Things to Do in Boracay, Boracay, Philippines
With its pristine beaches, clear turquoise water and bustling nightlife, Boracay is the Philippines’ undisputed leading tourist hotspot. Boracay is a relatively small island (~10km²), and is nested in the middle of the Philippines’ archipelago, an hour’s flight from Manila.
Want to know what are the things to do in Boracay? Here, we’ll share with you the TOP things that you MUST do in Boracay! Go ahead and share this post with your travel buddies!
Boracay is a small and elongated island (~7km length). The center of the island is narrower (~700m width) and resembles a thin neck joining the northern and southern ends.
White Beach, the main beach of Boracay, is located along the southern coast of this neck. Most of the tourism related establishments on Boracay (e.g. food, retail, services and accommodation) are concentrated along here.
White Beach itself is split into three different zones (i.e. Station 1, 2 and 3). Station 1 being the northern end, Station 2 occupies the center, while Station 3 is the southern end of White Beach. In all, White Beach is approximately 4km and can be easily explored on foot.
Unsurprisingly, with such a high density of amenities within short walking distance, most visitors choose to stay around here. Consequently, White Beach can often be overwhelmed with visitors, especially during peak seasons. Expect to see throngs of Asian tourist, with Chinese and Koreans especially in higher numbers. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Want to know what are the things to do in Boracay? Here, we’ll share with you the TOP things that you MUST do in Boracay! Go ahead and share this post with your travel buddies!
Boracay is a small and elongated island (~7km length). The center of the island is narrower (~700m width) and resembles a thin neck joining the northern and southern ends.
White Beach, the main beach of Boracay, is located along the southern coast of this neck. Most of the tourism related establishments on Boracay (e.g. food, retail, services and accommodation) are concentrated along here.
White Beach itself is split into three different zones (i.e. Station 1, 2 and 3). Station 1 being the northern end, Station 2 occupies the center, while Station 3 is the southern end of White Beach. In all, White Beach is approximately 4km and can be easily explored on foot.
Unsurprisingly, with such a high density of amenities within short walking distance, most visitors choose to stay around here. Consequently, White Beach can often be overwhelmed with visitors, especially during peak seasons. Expect to see throngs of Asian tourist, with Chinese and Koreans especially in higher numbers. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Boracay
Guide Location: Philippines » Boracay
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Allan See Toh
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.balukootravel.com/things-to-do-in-boracay/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Philippines » Boracay
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Allan See Toh
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.balukootravel.com/things-to-do-in-boracay/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- White Beach
- Willy’s Rock
- Jonah’s Fruitshake
- Puka Shell Beach
- Happy Planet Zipline + Cable Car
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