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Of all the ashen coves patching the coastline of Zambales, Talisayin is the quietest. It’s like that one guy back in high school who sat at the very back of the class, not saying a word unless asked. Often overlooked because he wasn’t as popular as his seatmates.

Talisayin Cove is like that.

On many beach-hopping tours in this part of Zambales, boats just pass by it, barely earning a second look or a comment from tourists and guides alike. It is not as blessed as its neighbors. Although it cradles the same volcanic ash from Mt. Pinatubo and the same agoho trees, it doesn’t have the shallow creek of Anawangin or the small waterfall of Nagsasa. But one thing it can offer you is its silence.

During summer the shores of the other beaches are scarred by countless footprints, the spaces between trees are shaded with the bright colors of tents, and the air is filled with the cheers and yells of happy friends and families.

But Talisayin stays quiet.

First glimpse of Talisayin Cove
First glimpse of Talisayin Cove
A father and son
A father and son
A water pump in the middle of the woods, by the beach
A water pump in the middle of the woods, by the beach

How to get to Talisayin Cove: From Manila, ride a Victory Liner bus to Iba, Zambales, and tell the driver to drop you off in front of San Antonio Public Market (P250, 3-4 hours). Take a tricycle to Pundaquit (P60 per 2 pax, or P30 per pax). In Pundaquit, rent a boat to Nagsasa Cove or Talisayin Cove. Boat rental costs P1500-P2000, good for up to 4pax.

EXPENSES:

  • Bus Fare (Manila-San Antonio): P250
  • Tricycle Fare (San Antonio-Pundaquit): P60 per 2 pax, or P30 per pax
  • Boat tour: P1500-P2000
  • Entrance Fee: P50

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Jherson Jaya

the silence of talisayin – that made me choose this cove among other.

Nino

May boat po ba from SBMA to Talisayin?

Ryan Gardo

Hi good day! Ask ko lang po kung anong terminal ng Victory Liner ang sinakyan nyo papunta San Antonio. Thanks!

JR Angeles

is there a rest room po?

Bles

Yes, there is. Been there last 29th of April.

Michael

Same price (1500-2000) pa rin po ba yung boat kahit for 2 passengers lang? Thank you!

Nino

Hi,

May boat po sa from SBMA to Talisayen?

jpbeat

If we’ll bring our own car or going there by motorcycle is there a safe parking area?

Mark

Owned by Angel Locsin

jc tan

if we have own car pano po papunta?

Angie shin

Where can we stay in talisayen cave reply ASAP po thanks :)

April Alera

Hello, is the boat rental fee covers to and fro or is it only for one way? Thanks!

Kulubot

Is there a safe parking? YES
Boat fare back and forth? YES (we paid 3k for 8 pax)

Been to Nagsasa, Anawangin and Talisayin. For me, Talisayin ang the best ngayon.

Nagsasa: not as tranquil as before. To my horror nung last punta ko (2018) may videoke machine. Yep. That bad.

Anawangin: dami masyadong tao; ala tiangge ng DVDs sa Ever Gotesco ang spacing ng tents.

Niña De Vega

is there a place for rent that we can stay overnight? thank you.