Potipot Island

Potipot Island is a small uninhabited island in Barangay Uacon, Candelaria, Zambales, located at approximately 15.661°N, 119.929°E. The island is reachable by a 5–10 minute motorized banca from the mainland Uacon port. It is famed for its powdery white-sand beach, crystal-clear shallow waters ideal for snorkeling, and a ring of coconut palms. The island is small enough to walk around in under 30 minutes. Potipot Gateway Resort on the mainland manages access and accommodation on and near the island. Entrance fees are PHP 300 per person for day visits and PHP 500 per person for overnight stays, as cited by multiple travel blogs and a Facebook post from the island operator. Tents, semi-concrete cottages, and treehouses are available for rent at additional cost. The island has basic comfort rooms but no running water supply from a grid; potable water must be purchased or brought. Cell signal is weak. The island is popular as a beach camping destination for groups from Metro Manila making the roughly 4-hour drive via SCTEX.