Why Visit Pudanquit (San Antonio, Zambales)
PUDANQUIT, San Antonio, Zambales is one popular beach destination in the North. Otherwise, you can head South and get lost somewhere in Batangas. But traveling North is definitely a better option if you reside somewhere in Quezon City. The traffic in EDSA is getting much worse as more vehicles are now on the road given the "low down payment or low monthly scheme" dangled by car companies coupled with the "looming imposition of excise tax" on vehicles. Perhaps, it is just a matter of time that EDSA will be officially recognized as the World's Largest Parking Space.
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| Sunset at Pudanquit Beach with Capones and Camara Islands on the Background |
With Metro Manila's traffic and the need to escape stress, both at work and at home, there are times when you just got to go to the beach. When this happens, I suggest heading to Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. The area is blessed with several beach resorts where you can witness an amazing sunset, gaze at an unrestricted view of the stars, or contemplate at the warmth of a bonfire. However, it is just appalling how plastics (brought about either by neglect, apathy or simply due to the surge of tourism) is becoming more evident in the shores of the beach resorts and in the Islands of Capones and Camara.
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| Capones Island White Sand Beach |
If you want to visit Pundaquit, the better option is simply to take the bus. Victory Liner in Cubao offers a trip to Iba, Zambales where you can just go down to San Antonio Public Market. Thereafter, you can ride a tricycle to several beach resorts in the area. But, before going there, make a reservation at the beach resort of your choice. A reservation is an assurance that you have a place to stay in Pudanquit after traveling 4 to 5 hours from Metro Manila. If you intend to camp overnight, it is best to arrange everything before embarking on your trip.
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| According to the Boatman, these were abandoned Pawikan Eggs |
During my trip to Pundaquit, I stayed in Canoe Beach Resort. From the resort, the islands of Capones and Camara are very visible and can be reached via a short boat ride for a fee of P1,000.00. These Islands have white sand beaches that instantly reminded me of Boracay. However, trash (mostly plastics) are very difficult not to notice on the shore. Nonetheless, the beauty of these islands cannot be ignored. While walking on the beaches of Capones and Camara, the detrimental effect of these plastics to the environment dominated my mind. As travelers and visitors, the very least that we can do is not to contribute to the problem of plastics and trash piling up in our oceans. At the beach, "leave nothing but footprints". Take all pieces of trash with you.
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