Top places to visit in Boracay

• White Beach Boracay Main Sand

  Beach · 4.7 rating · about 6 h · entry PHP 300

  The most famous beach in the Philippines — Boracay White Beach is 4km of powder-white sand fronted by bamboo bars, restaurants, and sun loungers. Station 1 is quietest; Station 2 the most active.

• White Beach Station 1 North End

  Beach · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · entry PHP 300

  The northernmost end of White Beach at Station 1 is the most beautiful and least developed section — wider sand, fewer vendors, and the most stunning turquoise water in Boracay.

• Boracay White Beach Nightlife

  Nightlife · 4.3 rating · about 5 h

  Station 2 has the best nightlife on Boracay — Juice Bar, Bom Bom, and Epic are the most popular clubs with live DJs, fire dancing shows on the beach, and dancing from midnight to dawn.

• D Mall Boracay Station 2 Hub

  Cultural · 4.3 rating · about 3 h

  The D Mall complex in Station 2 is the main commercial hub of Boracay — restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, tour operators, and the freshest seafood grills on the island.

• Boracay Water Sports Hub

  Nature · 4.3 rating · about 3 h · entry PHP 500

  The White Beach water sports area offers parasailing, jet ski, banana boat, flyboard, and stand-up paddleboarding from the beach. The most accessible water sports in the Philippines.

• Boracay Night Club Station 2 Epic

  Nightlife · 4.3 rating · about 5 h · entry PHP 200

  Epic Beach Club at Station 2 is the premier nightlife venue on Boracay — a massive beachfront club with international DJs, fire dancers, and the best sound system on the island.

• Willys Rock Virgin Mary Shrine Boracay

  Temple · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · entry PHP 300

  The most famous landmark on White Beach — the small rocky outcrop with the Virgin Mary shrine at Station 1, connected to the beach by a short walk through the shallows at low tide.

• Boracay Sunset Happy Hour Beach Bars

  Nightlife · 4.3 rating · about 2 h

  The beach bars along White Beach have happy hours from 3-6pm offering buy-one-get-one cocktails and cheap beers. The best way to enjoy the famous Boracay afternoon beach party culture.

• Boracay Banana Boat Group Ride

  Nature · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · entry PHP 350

  Banana boat rides from White Beach — a group of 4-6 riders towed behind a speedboat at speed, inevitably falling into the warm sea. A classic Boracay water sports experience.

• Boracay Sunrise Station 1 Beach

  Beach · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · entry PHP 300

  The White Beach at sunrise — before the vendors arrive, the sand is immaculate and the sea is glass-calm. The early morning light on the white sand and turquoise water is extraordinary.

• Boracay Night Market Street Food

  Market · 4.3 rating · about 2 h

  The Boracay night market stretching along the White Beach back road has excellent street food — grilled skewers, fresh juices, Filipino BBQ, and local desserts at prices far below the beachfront restaurants.

• Boracay Fire Dancing Show

  Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 1 h

  The evening fire dancing performances on the White Beach at Station 2 are a nightly spectacle — performers spinning fire poi and breathing fire against the night sky over the beach.

Things to do

• Boracay Traditional Paraw Sailing Sunset Heritage Boat · 2 h · from PHP 920 per person
• Boracay Boracay Island Hopping Nearby Islands Tour Boat · 6 h · from PHP 1,200 per person
• Boracay Fire Dance Show Beachside Heritage Performance Heritage · 1.5 h · from PHP 370 per person
• Boracay White Beach Sunset Paddleboard Heritage Water Sports · 1.5 h · from PHP 740 per person
• Boracay Puka Shell Beach Hidden North Exploration Nature · 3 h
• Boracay Ariel Point Cliff Jumping Adventure Tour Adventure · 8 h · from PHP 2,500 per person
• Boracay Snorkeling Coral Garden Crystal Cove Water Sports · 5 h · from PHP 1,200 per person
• Boracay Mangrove Paddle Tour Ecology Heritage Nature · 2.5 h · from PHP 740 per person

Where to stay in Boracay

• White Beach about PHP 4,500 per night

  Famous beach with resorts and water sports

Hotels

• The Strand Boutique Resort Boracay 5-star · PHP 12,000 to PHP 40,000 per night
• Shangri-La Boracay 5-star · PHP 22,000 to PHP 55,000 per night
• Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay 5-star · PHP 20,000 to PHP 65,000 per night
• Two Seasons Boracay Resort 5-star · PHP 9,000 to PHP 28,000 per night
• Two Seasons Coron Island Resort Boracay 5-star · PHP 22,000 to PHP 70,000 per night
• The Lind Boracay Annex 5-star · PHP 18,000 to PHP 55,000 per night

Where to eat

• Jonah Fruit Shake Boracay Drinks, Filipino, Street Food · about PHP 150 per person
• Boracay Night Market Eats Filipino, Street Food, Night Market · about PHP 300 per person
• Boracay D Mall Filipino Fast Food Row Filipino, Fast Food, Multi-cuisine · about PHP 300 per person
• D'Mall Seafood Market Boracay Filipino, Seafood, Market · about PHP 800 per person
• D Mall Food Court Boracay Multi-cuisine, Filipino, Street Food · about PHP 400 per person
• Boracay Beach Bar Sunset Cruise Bar, Beach, Cocktails · about PHP 700 per person
• Nigi Nigi Nu Noos Boracay Filipino, Seafood, Beach · about PHP 900 per person
• Real Coffee Boracay White Beach Coffee, Breakfast, Filipino · about PHP 400 per person

Getting around

• Scooter Rental main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Tricycle main way to get around

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• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Money exchange short-change

  Major tourist zones

  Cashier counts notes quickly, palms one, then re-counts and accuses you of being short.

  How to avoid it: Use credit card. Count change yourself before stepping away.

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