The waves were 6 feet high when we arrived at Pundakit, Zambales last August 2009. Good weather for surfers, bad weather for island hoppers. No boatman will take you to the famous Anawangin Cove and Capones Island even if you pay them a hundred thousand. Lucky for us, it was Pundakit Falls that we wanted to see.
High and Strong Waves of Pundakit
Strong current of the river
On our way to the falls, we had to cross a river with a strong current. Strong enough to alter my step underneath the water. Most of my visit Pundakit was summer, on that season the connection between the river and the sea is blocked by a sandbar.
Good thing our guide told us that we can ride a paddled boat to cross the river, I was not ready to risk my camera again. We just had to walk a little away from the sea and we’ll notice a few paddled boats. These paddled boats are highly seasonal and are only available during the rainy months or if the need for them arise.
(Left) 5 Peso Boat Ride; (Center) The boat that we rode; (Right) Pundakit Falls
The ride will only take 2 minutes and 5 Pesos. 10 Pesos for round trip. It’s worth riding if it means that you will still be bringing your camera on future travels. :
Follow my Pundakit, Zambales Series
- Nagsasa Cove – Anawangin Cove – Capones Island – Camara Island Itinerary
- Boat Rate Standardization at Pundakit, Zambales
- Walking to Pundakit Falls
- 5 Peso Boat Ride in Pundakit
- The Clean Vendors of Anawangin
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A travel blog by Josiah Sicad that aims to make Filipinos Travel Responsibly and observe the unique culture of the Philippines. 
nice! meron palang Pundaquit Falls? been to Pundaquit twice, but I haven’t been to that falls… maybe next time… thanks for sharing…
You’re welcome. I’ve actually been to Pundakit 10 times and it’s only the tenth time that I went to the falls.
nice, akala ko nagkapromo na rin boat ride to Anawangnin,
@claire: hahaha yun din ang nasa isip ko eh! ang galing naman pag gumimik din yung mga boatpeople ng ganyan hehehe.
@claire and fetus: pwede! masmarami na makakapunta ng Anawangin niyan kung ganon.
asteeg! ang mura ng boat ride! haha natawa ako sa comment ni Claire! panalo! haha
grabe tlga waves jan sa Capones, last 2009 din nung una ako nagawe jan lakas din ng waves.
Nakakatakot nga minsan yung waves dito. naalala ko yung isa kong naka-usap, kinailangan bumalik ng bangka nila dahil sobrang lakas ng alon. Pero ayos na rin yung basta ligtas.
magkapiso fare din kaya ? hihihi i didnt know may falls dito …. thanks for sharing
papatungan pa daw nila ng travel tax kapag piso fare.
You’re welcome. Kakapost ko lang ng mashelpful way to get to Pundakit falls.
http://www.lakas.com.ph/2011/03/5-peso-boat-ride-in-pundakit/