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Introduction

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Boracay is undoubtedly the most famous tropical island destination in the Philippines, famed for its sugary-soft, four kilometer-long, white beach. Aside from its beautiful beach, the island is surrounded by marine sanctuaries that offer untouched coral reef gardens and diverse sea life. The island is located just 2 kilometres from the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region.

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Sights and Activities

The island offers a number of activities meant to please every visitor of this beautiful paradise.

  • Snorkeling and scuba diving
  • Water sports like wind surfing, jet skiing
  • Beach volleyball
  • Spelunking to the crystal caves
  • Beach hopping: White Beach, Puka Beach, Baling Hai Beach
  • Spa treatments
  • Golf
  • The Bat Cave

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Events and Festivals

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Getting There

By Plane

The nearest airport to Boracay is the Caticlan Airport that services smaller aircrafts like the following:

Also the nearby Kalibo Airport provides connection to Boracay but will require about 1 hour of land travel to Caticlan Jetty Port.

By Boat

From the Caticlan Jetty port, motorized boats transport tourists to the island and stopping at Boracay's three boat stations: Station 1, Station 2 and Station 3.

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

Motorized tricycles are the way to go around Boracay and are a fast and cheap way to get between most places, including the 3 Stations and the main beaches and hotels.

By Foot

By Bike

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

Budget

PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Aissatou Beach Resort / Habagat Kite VillageBulabog Beach, Balabag AklanHostel-
Bella Vista De BoracayBoracay island BalabagGuesthouse-
Bonzai ResortManggayad, Boracay, Malay, AklanHotel83
Bora Sky HotelMain Rd, Balabag Boracay IslandHotel72
Boracay Butterfly Garden CottagesBulabog BeachHotel77
Boracay HillsBantud Manoc ManocHotel100
Casa Camilla-BoracayWhite Beach, Angol, Boracay Island Malay, AklanHostel-
Frendz Resort BoracayFrendz Resort Station 1 Boracay IslandHostel85
Hotel Villa Sunset, BoracayManggayad, Balabag MalayHostel95
Isla Gecko ResortStation 2, Balabag, Boracay Malay, AklanGuesthouse84
Isla Kite GuesthouseBolabog BeachGuesthouse60
Ocean Breeze InnStation 3, Boracay Angol,Hostel96
Panorama Boracay ResortBalabag, Station 2, Boracay Island AklanGuesthouse84
Paradise Bay - BeachBoracay Island Tulubhan, Manok-ManokHotel86
Reef Retreat ResortBulabog Beach Boracay, Malay, AklanHotel-
Roxon ApartmentsStation3 AmbulongApartment-
Sandras Innnear Boat station 1 Balabag near main beachGuesthouse78
Sheridan Villas2F Sheridan Building Ouano Avenue, North Reclamati8 Angol Road, Malay AklanApartment100
Surfers HomeBulabog Beach Boracay IslandGuesthouse86
Trafalgar CottagesTrafalgar Cottages ManggayadHostel80
Turtle Innambulong manoc manoc Boracay island station 3 Ambulong manoc manoc Boracay island station 3Hotel95
Victory Beach ResortBalabac Malay AklanHotel97

Mid-Range

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

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