Cabongaoan Beach and Death Pool
About
Creamy white sand, limestone rocks and a famous natural pool! Cabongaoan Beach is a long, quiet cove on Pangasinan's western coast, and a short walk away sits the Death Pool, a deep rock pool that fills with clear sea water when the tide drops. Spend the day on the sand, walk out to the pool at low tide and stay for one of the best sunsets in the province. Come outside summer and you might have it almost to yourselves!
Dry until sunset (5:37 PM). Good time to go!
- Full day or overnightTime to spend
- Dry season, March to May; plan your Death Pool visit for low tide, usually in the afternoon.Best time to go
- About ₱100 per personValue · Great value
- Bus, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Swim off the white-sand beach
- Walk to the Death Pool at low tide
- Camp or stay overnight by the sea
- Watch the sunset
Know before you go
Never swim in the Death Pool at high tide; go with a local guide if unsure.
The rocks are sharp; wear aqua shoes.
Buy food at Burgos Public Market before heading to the beach; stores are few.
Parking at the beach resorts.
Day tour about ₱100 per person at SeaWest Cove (2024 guide); tent pitching about ₱250 per person. Boat to nearby spots about ₱300 per boat round trip for a small group.
Cabongaoan Beach is a long, quiet cove on Pangasinan's western coast, and a short walk away sits the Death Pool, a deep rock pool that fills with clear sea water when the tide drops.
Where it is
Cabongaoan, Burgos, Pangasinan
No car neededFrom Manila take a bus to Alaminos City (about ₱350-400, 3-4 hours), then a Santa Cruz-bound bus to Burgos Public Market (about ₱30), then a tricycle to the beach. Tricycle hire was about ₱600 round trip for a day tour in 2024; agree on the price first.
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FAQ
When can I swim in the Death Pool?
Only at low tide on a calm day, usually around 1-5 PM. Do not swim there at high tide; waves and currents are too strong.
How long is the trip from Manila?
About 5-6 hours including the bus to Alaminos and the ride to Burgos.
Is there phone signal?
Signal is weak, so download maps and tell someone your plans before you go.