Being the Philippines’ top tourist draw and most famous beach took its toll on the island of Boracay. After taking a break for 6 months, Boracay reopens greener than ever—and everything is pristine like never before. Learn more about the new Boracay and be prepared to fall in love all over again.
Best time of year: March – May; Super Peak Season October – June; Peak Season – July – September
With glorious White Beach and the country’s best island nightlife on its resume, it’s easy to understand why Boracay is the Philippines’ top tourist draw. Alas, the tiny island proved too popular for its own good: In 2018 Boracay was placed in “rehab,” closed for 6 months to ease the strain on its fragile environment and fix the infrastructure and carrying capacity.
Meet the new Boracay. The most noticeable improvements? Cleaner beaches with no more annoying obstructions, a wider main road, new sidewalks, better drainages, and more e-trikes. But perhaps the biggest change is one of attitude. Islanders have collectively developed a green streak, with everybody from resort owners to paraw (native sailboats) skippers buying into Boracay’s newly forged identity as a model for sustainable tourism development. There are those who love the new Boracay and those who prefer the old. But this debate probably won’t concern you much when you’re digging your feet into the sand on White Beach and taking in the Philippines’ most famous sunset. Parasails, seabirds, frisbees, and paraw cut across the technicolor horizon, while palm trees -some newly planted – whisper in the breeze and reggae wafts through the air. Boracay remains a master mixologist of that mellow island vibe.
Step back in time and experience the rich tradition of the Malaynon people only at Motag Living Museum. The interactive tour features native farming, weaving and cooking methods that has been preserved throughout the years.
Ati-atihan is a colorful festival in honor of the Sto. Nino celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan. Boracay celebrates its own Ati-atihan Festival one week earlier with the same vibrant parades, street dancing and musical performances.
D'mall is the center of shopping in Boracay. It contains various shopping and dining stalls that sell souvenir items, clothing apparel, local handicraft and much more.
An ecotourism destination for Adventure seeking travelers, with cliff diving sites overlooking turquoise swimming holes, and lush mangrove. Recently featured inCosmopolitan magazine & TripAdvisor as top Boracay attraction.
Formerly known as Willy's Rock is a rock formation situated along the white beach of Boracay and has been the most recognizable landmark in the area. On top is a figure of the Virgin Mary which is an attraction for tourists.
Labor day weekend is one of Boracay's busiest weekends due to the huge number of people visiting the Island. It is known to hosts non-stop parties that start right after lunch all the way to the next morning.
