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IamPam Says: My discovery of Potipot island was somehow accidental. It was when me and my friends vowed to travel Zambales first before venturing out of our beloved hometown. As I was looking for resorts in Zambales I stumbled upon Isla Vista Resort which boasts of their closeness to...
febe Says: Your stay at Candelaria will not be complete if you will not go to Potipot island with a powdery white/beige sand with clear waters.
zippee Says: We didn't get to experience the sunset in the island as we came to the Candelaria shore earlier than planned because it became windy and the waves are somewhat bigger and stronger. But we still got to shoot the setting of the sun over the South China sea and despite being a...
zippee Says: Being in a beautiful island with its fine white sand and graceful trees swinging to the wind, a couple of dead trees poetically hanging and/or clinging towards the sea, it only means you'll need a spare battery and memory stick and a handy camera for the unlimited photo ops...
zippee Says: We didn't get to try some Candelaria's restaurant as we opted to bring our own food and buy some seafoods along the shore for our lunch and dinner. But on our way back to Manila, it is customary for a Victory Liner bus to made a stop over at Double Happiness. They have a...
zippee Says: In the resort, the only nightlife we can call are chatting under the stars and abusing the microphone of the videoke machine.
monina_c Says: You can hire a boat to Potipot from the Dawal Beach Resort. The boats there have uniform rate of RT P400/boat. You can pay the boatmen after you've come back from the island. Just tell them when to fetch you back to the mainland.
joyams Says: I'm not that good in giving directions so I'll just skip to the part where you get to the steel bridge. The first part of the journey, I'll just summarize a little.You'll be taking the San Fernando exit at the NLEX and once past the city, turn right at that soldiers'...
zippee Says: Going back to Manila, you have to have a good sense of timing. It was mentioned in the Victory LIner website that the last trip from Sta. Cruz to Caloocan is 12 nn and you have to allot a 30 minute gauge of waiting time for it to pass the Sinabacan/Uacon area. And the bus is...
zippee Says: We took the 12 midnight Victory liner aircon bus trip going to Sta. Cruz, Zambales, the fare (as of March 2007) going to Candelaria is P340.00 one-way. It is advisable to make a reservation or come to the terminal as early as you can as there are a lot of passengers fighting...
zippee Says: Going to Potipot island is only a 5-10 minute boatride. Just approach any boatman in the shore of Candelaria (in our case, in brgy. Sinabacan) and they can get you there for the standard price of P350.00 per boat, maximum of six persons, that's two way already. Just specify...
Potipot Island Shopping... JOKE!: No shopping to be had
monina_c Says: There are no shops on Potipot Island! Better make sure you have everything with you when you board the boat for Potipot!
joyams Says: I only know of one danger in Potipot, and that's the presence of jellyfish. When we got there, there was a plastic cup by the beach that contained two small jellyfish. We found others of their kind while swimming. Just don't go near them and you'll be fine.
zippee Says: Even with a "maintenance fee" of P20 per head, the island is hardly maintained! we saw some garbage left behind by some overnight campers like plastics, beer can, cigarette butts and boxes, styrofoams and even bottles of wine! If only the caretaker can provide a garbage bag...
paul3262002 Says: The entrance fee at potipot island is 50 pesos per person at daytime while if you will stay overnight the fee is 100 pesos. I dont know why they were asking us to pay that fee. Because if it is a maintenance fee why there are many garbage in the island.
island entrance fee and boat fee is a rip off
mangkiko Says: They now charge you 400 pesos for a back/forth trip. However, for some reason(economics of need or greed), the rates change if you plan to be fetched the next day. Though it makes no sense at all because you still use up the same amount of gas, we had to pay an additional...
monina_c Says: Better bring waterproof backpacks/bags when you go to this island. Better yet, bring garbage bags to stow your things in before boarding the boat. The spray from the waves will drench you and your things in no time. Wear your most comfortable beach gear/clothes and don't...
joyams Says: First aid kit, a necessity. Cameras, cameras, cameras. Underwater cameras would be cool as well. If you're planning to stay overnight at the island, you can do so. There's a clear area that campers can set up their tents. Make sure to bring lamps and portable stoves for...
zippee Says: the island itself is still on off the beaten track, and not a lot of people know that this exist. but anyone from Candelaria can be asked how to get there and will even lead you to a boatman who can give you a boatride for P350.00 good for six persons.
mangkiko Says: Few people stay overnight at the island. We brought some mountain bikes with us so we decided to rent a room in Isla Vista even if we were going camping on the island. This way we could also use the shower the next day before going to Manila and we have a place to store our...
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In the resort, the only nightlife we can call are chatting under the stars and abusing the microphone of the videoke machine.
Q: Please help! does anyone know who we may contact for an accomodation close by Potipot Island? we are not looking for a resort...
A: We stayed at Harvest _____ something, i forgot the exact name, on the beach across Potipot (in Candelaria), 5 minutes boatride. When we were there they only had a...
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Zambales is located at the Western Coast of Central Luzon Region. It shares common boundaries with Pangasinan on the North, Tarlac and Pampanga on the East, Olongapo City and Bataan on the South and...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Candelaria. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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POTIPOT ISLAND, CANDELARIA, ZAMBALES
Maximize your Potipot island experience and camp on the island! Its a good way to have the island to yourself. Read more when you view my albums!
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Potipot island - where time moves in slow mo
Potipot island in Candelaria, Zambales offers a calm water to swim and snorkle. its clear water and white sand topped with trees swinging to the wind is perfect for unlimited photo ops.
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From the little I saw while I was there over the weekend with my friends, Candelaria appears to be a quiet town, thriving peacefully on its own and on the influx of tourist just discovering the nearby...
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