Boracay is the most famous white beach destination in the Philippines. It features powdery white sand beaches, turquoise waters, a calm atmosphere and rich biodiversity. This paradise also features several accommodations, from high-end resorts, and transient homes to budget-friendly hostels, you can surely find the perfect hotel within your budget.
On my recent trip to Boracay, I noticed a lot of changes on the island. The long white coastline is overwhelmingly clean. Cabanas, beach beds, bean bags, wooden tables and chairs are gone near the shoreline. Smoking, drinking, eating, massage service, and hawking are also prohibited in the beach area. Aside from that, water activities can be done only on the different sides of the island.
How To Get To Boracay
The fastest way to reach Boracay is by taking a plane. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have daily flights from Manila to Kalibo or Caticlan. Travel time is less than 1 hour. Please be advised if you are going to book a flight going to Kalibo, you need to travel 2 hours going to Caticlan.
The cheapest way to reach Boracay is traveling with 2Go Travel. You can book a ticket for as low as P700. Travel time is 9-10 hours. Visit https://travel.2go.com.ph/ or www.phbus.com to book your ticket.
From Caticlan airport, you can take a tricycle going to the jetty port. Special fare is $80 ( good for 4 pax). Travel time is 15 minutes.
The fare going to the island is P25. You also need to pay P100 for the Terminal Fee and Environmental Fee is P75. From the arrival area, you can ride a tricycle or habal-habal going to your hotel.
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| Ferra Hotel |
Where To Stay in Boracay
One of my favorite hotels in Boracay is Agos Boracay. This charming guesthouse is just a 5-minute stroll from White Beach and is centrally located between the famous seafood market, D'Talipapa & D'Mall in Station 2.
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| Agos Boracay |
Another hotel that I highly recommend is Ferra Hotel and Garden Suites. It features cozy accommodations, a rooftop pool bar along with an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi Internet access in all areas of the hotel.
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| Shangri-la Boracay |
For cheap accommodation, you can check booking.com, agoda.com, airbnb.com and zenrooms.com . Please use the code PINOYTRAVELER to get 20% OFF your booking via zenrooms.
Where To Eat in Boracay
If you are looking for affordable food, you can go to D'Talipapa. You can buy here several meals at a reasonable cost. You can also shop here for fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables.
There are available fast food chains around the island including Jollibee, McDonalds, Mang Inasal, Andoks and KFC.
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| Subo Boracay |
Other buffet restaurants in Boracay that you should try include Cha Cha's, Haven Bistro, Prana Restuarant, Street Market, Dos Mestizos, Sea Breeze Cape, Sunny Side Cafe, Lanterna, Sands Restaurant, Subo Boracay, Savoy Cafe and Sapphire at Henann Crystal Sands Resorts.
Where To Drink in Boracay
There's no wilder and party LaBorcay but you can still party in some bars and restaurants in the island. One of my favorite spots is OM Bar. You can drink and dance all night here.
What To Do in Boracay
The best way to appreciate the island is to walk along the long stretch of white sand. After that, you can plunge into crystal clear waters.
Island hopping is also the best thing to do in Boracay. There are lots of local travel agencies that offer cheap island hopping tours. Beaches that you can visit include Puka Shell Beach, Ilig-Iligan Beach, Lapus- Lapus Beach, Lagutan Beach, Tulubhan Beach, Tambisaan Beach, Manoc Manoc Beach, Cagban Beach, Diniwid Beach, and Crocodile Beach.
Other fun activities that you can enjoy on the island include Paraw Sailing, Parasailing, Boracay Pub Crawl, Sunset Watching, Cliff Diving at Ariel's Point, Stand Paddling, Segway Tours, Helicopter Beach Tours, Underwater Scooter, Mermaid Lessons, Wind Surfing, Kite Boarding, Helmet Diving, Free Diving, Scuba Diving and Reverse Bungy.
Boracay is truly a paradise that offers a never-ending summer vibe and beautiful natural landscapes. It's a highly recommended beach destination in the Philippines.
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