🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓White Beach
- ✓Puka Shell Beach
- ✓Willy's Rock
- ✓Mount Luho
- ✓Ariel's Point
- ✓Crystal Cove Island
Boracay
Boracay
World-renowned tropical paradise famous for its 4km powdery white sand beach, crystal-clear turquoise waters, stunning sunsets, and vibrant nightlife. The Philippines' premier beach resort destination.
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Recommended Hotels in Boracay
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- ★Discovery Shores Boracay
- ★Henann Regency Resort & Spa
- ★Astoria Current
- ★The Lind Boracay
- ★Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay
- ★Two Seasons Boracay Resort
- ★Jony's Beach Resort
🍜Restaurants & Food
•D'Mall Food Court
$$Various local and international cuisines
•Cyma Greek Taverna
$$Greek Mediterranean dishes
•Aria Restaurant
$$$Italian fine dining with beach views
•Jonah's Fruit Shake & Snack Bar
$Famous mango shakes since 1985
•Los Indios Bravos
$$Mexican cuisine and strong margaritas
•Smoke Resto
$$BBQ ribs and comfort food
🛍️ Shopping
- •D'Mallshopping_complex
Main shopping area in Station 2 with boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants, spas, and money changers. Open-air pedestrian mall.
- •Budget Martconvenience
Convenience store for essentials, snacks, toiletries, and beach items. Multiple branches across stations.
- •Talipapa Marketlocal_market
Local wet market where you can buy fresh seafood and have it cooked at nearby restaurants. Bargaining expected.
- •D'Talipapamarket
Covered market with seafood vendors and paluto (cook-what-you-buy) restaurants. Fresher and cheaper than beachfront dining.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Visit between November-May for best weather - avoid monsoon season (Jun-Oct)
- • Book accommodations months in advance for peak season (Dec-Feb, Easter)
- • Caticlan Airport is closer (15min) than Kalibo Airport (2h) but smaller
- • Register online via myboracayguide.ph before arrival (required since 2021)
- • White Beach faces west - perfect for sunset watching every evening
- • Bring reef-safe sunscreen - regular sunscreen banned to protect marine life
- • Cash is king - ATMs available but often run out during peak season
- • Beachfront dining expensive - try Talipapa market for budget seafood meals
- • Water activities cheaper when booked directly with beach vendors vs hotels
- • Single-use plastics banned - bring reusable water bottle and bags
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - May (Dry Season)
💰Daily Budget
$50-100/day/day
👥Popular With
Beach LoversWater Sports EnthusiastsCouplesParty-GoersHoneymooners
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+8 (PHT)
💬Local Language
Filipino, Aklanon, English
💱Currency
PHP (Philippine Peso)
📅Boracay 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Arrival & White Beach Introduction
🌅
Morning2-3h
Arrival & Check-in
💡 Ferry from Caticlan. Keep terminal fee receipts. Register bags. Arrange tricycle to hotel. Some resorts offer boat pickup.
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Afternoon3h
White Beach Exploration & Swimming
💡 Walk all 3 stations to orient yourself. Station 2 most lively. Find your preferred beach spot. Rent beach bed (200-300 PHP).
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Evening3h
Sunset at White Beach & D'Mall Dinner
💡 Best sunset views from Stations 1-2. Watch fire dancers after dark. Explore D'Mall for dining options.
💡Tips
- •Pre-book island hopping and Ariel's Point - can fill up quickly
- •Rainy season (Jun-Oct) still has good mornings - afternoon storms common
- •Respect local customs - no topless sunbathing allowed
- •Boracay fully reopened after 2018 rehabilitation - much cleaner now
- •Best photos at Willy's Rock during low tide (morning/late afternoon)
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:32°C
Winter:27°C
Best Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Rainy Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Humidity
high
Tropical marine climate. Dry season (Nov-May) is ideal - Amihan winds bring calm seas. Wet season (Jun-Oct) has Habagat winds causing rough seas and rain. Year-round warm weather.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Friendly 'Hello' or 'Kamusta' works. Smiles are universal. Staff very welcoming to tourists.
👔 Dress Code
Beach casual is norm. Swimwear only at beach - cover up in town. No topless sunbathing. Modest dress at churches.
💵 Tipping
Not mandatory but appreciated. 10% for good service. 50-100 PHP for tour guides, massage therapists.
✅ Etiquette
- •Don't litter - Boracay takes cleanliness seriously after 2018 closure
- •Respect 'No swimming' signs when red flag raised
- •Ask permission before photographing locals
- •Don't remove shells, corals, or marine life
❌ Taboos
- •Single-use plastics banned - bring reusable items
- •Smoking only in designated areas (heavy fines elsewhere)
- •Building sandcastles prohibited on White Beach
- •Drinking alcohol on beach after 2am
💬 Useful Phrases
Kamusta
Kah-moos-tah
→ Hello/How are you
Salamat
Sah-lah-maht
→ Thank you
Magkano?
Mag-kah-no
→ How much?
Tara na
Tah-rah nah
→ Let's go
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police117 / 911
🚑 Ambulance911
🚒 Fire Department911
🛡️ Tourist Police+63-36-288-3066
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
📞+63-2-8551-5710
Address:2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila (no consulate in Boracay)
Hours:8:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
🏥 Hospitals
Boracay Island Hospital
📞 +63-36-288-6501English Support
Metropolitan Doctor's Boracay
📞 +63-36-288-5569English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency