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Location Address: Pinaungon (going to Mt. Luho) Balabag, Boracay, Malay Aklan Map 1 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3616 | (036) 288-3617 (Fax) | (63) 9209829843 Email: tymgo2@naver.com Page 16 Website: www.spaboracay.com B-1
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Address: D’ Mall Station 2, Boracay, Aklan Location Tel. No.: (036) 288-4283 | 0939 147 2019 (Mobile) Map 6 Email: cymaboracay@gmail.com Page 27 Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYMA-GreekF-7 Taverna-Boracay-Island-Philippines/300128083367
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Delicious international cuisine, new bar playing all your favorite tunes and the best location on White Beach! Location Address: Station 2 Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3758 | (02) 852-7789 to 91 Page 19 Email: info@redcoconut.com.ph F-4 Website: http://www.redcoconut.com.ph
5 CONTENTS
Barry Chew
Mabuhay .............................................. 6
Editor-in-Chief
Geography ............................................ 7
Michael Sweeney
Tourist Season ...................................... 8
Associate Editors
Roselle Tenefrancia Ray Tabafunda Janice Cabcabin Barry Chew Vesta Hsiao Leif-Roar Kjerstad Dustin Pratt Damien Francis
Mark Anthony Fernandez Photography
Paolo Javier Janice Cabcabin Ray Tabafunda
Weather . .............................................. 8 Getting Here ......................................... 9 Getting In . ..........................................10 Getting Around . ..................................11 Money ................................................12 Communication ..................................12 Visa Extensions . .................................13 Coupons .............................................14 Map 7 Boracay Island ..........................15 Map 1 Station 1................................... 16 Map 2 Station 1 and Sation 2 . .............18 Map 3 Station 2 ..................................20 Map 4 Station 3 ..................................22 Map 5 Bulabog . ..................................24 Map 6 D’Mall ......................................26
Graphic Design
Hotels and Resorts . ............................28
Sales
Shopping ............................................59
White Beach ..................................59
Tel: 288 9999 barry@myboracayguide.com
D’Mall . ..........................................60
D’Talipapa . ....................................60
Acknowledgements
Plazoleta ........................................63
Barry Chew
Cover Photo By: Damien Francis, Dive photos provided by Blue Mango Dive Resort, and Dive Gurus. Copyright 2009 by BMJ Media Corp. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, in whole or in part without the express prior written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility to any party for the content of any advertisement in this publication, including any errors and omissions therein. By placing an order for an advertisement, the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher against any claims relating to the advertisement.
Boracay Restaurants . .........................64 Bars, Pubs and Clubs . ........................82 Spa and Massage ...............................88 Diving .................................................98 Things to Do..................................... 108 Directory........................................... 120 MyBoracay Adventures..................... 122
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Mabuhay! Welcome to the tropical paradise of Boracay Island! It’s 4km long, powder white sand beach and crystal clear turquoise water has been voted one of the best beaches in the world. Boracay Island is about 7km long, and has several remote beaches around the island, as well as Bulabog Beach, which is the best kiteboarding and watersports beach in Asia. Boracay is a vacationer’s paradise, with luxury 5 star hotels, through traditional bungalows; something for anyone’s budget and taste. There are all kinds of activities on the island, most famous for the diving, kiteboarding, and windsurfing. There are many fantastic restaurants on the island with flavors from around the world. Boracay is above all else famous for it’s nightlife, with pubs, bars and dance clubs that are jumping late into the night. Take the time to get acquainted with the information in this book to help you find what you need to make your stay the most incredible vacation yet. Enjoy paradise and remember to keep smiling, you are officially on vacation!
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Geography Boracay is in the province of Aklan, located in Panay. This is the center of the Philippines. These central islands are the Visayas, region 6.
Manila
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Boracay Island
Caticlan
The Island of Boracay is shaped like a dog bone. It is about 7 km long, and 1 km wide at it’s narrowest. White Beach and Bulabog beach are the primary and secondary tourism beaches, both located opposite of each other.
Panay Island
Boracay is located 2km from Caticlan, the mainland gateway for sea and air access to Boracay. There are ports both in the south of Boracay, Cagban Port and Tambisaan port (only used in Habagat season) as well as in Caticlan (Jetty Port) to ferry passengers across the Tabon Strait. Boracay is separated into three districts; Yapak in the North, ManocManoc in the South and Balabag in the center. It is common to use the boat stations of White Beach for reference to a location. Boat Station 1 in the north, Boat Station 2 in the center, and Boat Station 3 in the south. Boracay has 12 beaches. White Beach is the most famous with most of Boracay’s establishments lined along the 4km long beach and footpath. Bulabog Beach, directly opposite, is the secondary water sports beach which is protected by a great reef. There is also the beautiful and undeveloped Puka Shell Beach in the north. The remaining other beaches are either deserted, remote, or have private resorts and villas. You can access nearly all beaches by a series of paved or gravel roads, or by sea.
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Weather
Amihan - High Season (November to March) 25-32°C (77-90°F) Cool at night and warm day time, moderate rain, northeasterly to easterly winds Summer (April / May / June) 28-38°C (82-100°F) Hot and mostly dry, sometimes easterly to southeasterly trade winds. Habagat - Low Season (May/June to September/October) 25-32°C (77-90°F) Winds from the southwest, moderate to heavy rainfall, humid
Tourist Season
The Low Season is when the winds blow “westward” into White Beach. There is more rain than usual, but there are also fewer tourists, better prices on accommodations, and other lower prices on goods and services. The low season begins in May, and ends in October. During High Season, the winds come from the east side of the island, and White Beach is protected. The wind blows out to sea, leaving the beach pristinely clean and generally calm. It is winter in the northern hemisphere, and tourists come in numbers seeking sun, heat, beach and party. High Season starts in October and ends in May. The Peak Season is when tourism is at its height. This includes Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, and Holy Week (Easter Week). Some resorts have a +10% to +25% premium on their rooms, and the island gets fully booked. Make sure you book as far in advance as possible.
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Getting Here By Air: Caticlan is a small airport 20 minutes from Boracay. There are domestic flights from Manila, Cebu and Clark. A motorized trike will take you to the Jetty Port, less than five minutes away. This is definitely the preferred airport for ease and convenience. Due to the small size of the runway, smaller turboprop airplanes are used. Kalibo Airport is a larger airport 90 minutes from Boracay. There are some international flights and it can accommodate larger jet airplanes. An air-conditioned van service can take you from Kalibo Airport to Caticlan Jetty Port for 200 PhP or you can take an open air Jeepney for 65 Php.
Caticlan Airport
PLACE / DESTINATION Angeles (Clark Field) Baguio Banaue Bohol Cebu Davao La Union Makati Manila Pagsanjan Palawan Subic Bay Tagaytay
KMS. 509 677 739 449 378 960 721 415 421 353 571 483 353
Airlines that serve Caticlan and Kalibo from Manila/Cebu (in order of price for early booking through the website) http://www.cebupacificair.com/ http://www.airphils.com/ http://www.zestair.com.ph/ http://www.flyseair.com/
By Land: The Strong Nautical Highway is a both an overland route and a series of Roll-on/Roll-off ferries. The trip is 12-16 hours with stopovers and dependant on sea conditions. It’s locally known as the RORO Boracay route. (A/C bus 1500 PhP) LAND Manila Batangas - 2-3 hours SEA Batangas Calapan - 2-3 hours LAND Calapan Roxas | 2-3 hours SEA Roxas Caticlan - 3-4 hours
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1. Caticlan Airport to Caticlan Port – After getting out of the small airport, there will be a lineup of Motor Tricycles. The ride costs 50 PhP per trike for the five-minute trip to the port. 2. Caticlan Port to Boracay Port – The Jetty Port has Bangka pump boats that ferry between the Caticlan mainland and Boracay Island from Sunrise to Sunset. There are sometimes ferries after dark, but not reliably so. The Bangka trip is 25 PhP, however non-residents also pay a 75 PhP environmental fee, and a 50 PhP Terminal fee. You need to get these tickets outside the Jetty Port before you enter. The trip from the mainland to the island is about 15 minutes. If you have heavy luggage, there are porters to assist you at 20 PhP per item tip. Depending on the season, you will arrive at one of two Boracay Ports – Cagban Port in the High Season and Tambisaan Port in the Low Season. 3. Boracay Port to White Beach – The distance from either port to White Beach is about 10 minutes. There will be a long line of motortrikes to take you from the port to White Beach. This trip is 100 PhP per motortrike. 4. White Beach – The Motortrikes cannot go right down to the beach and will leave you on the Main Road next to a path that leads down to White Beach. The larger paths have pedal trikes that can take you down to your resort, or you can walk the five minutes. The Motortrike drivers should know the right place to drop you off.
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Getting Around Most visitors to Boracay stay on or near White Beach so it is convenient to travel by foot. It’s about an hour walk from one end of the beach to the other. Motor vehicles are not allowed on the footpath and beach. There are motorbikes with sidecars on the main road running parallel to White Beach. The fare between boat stations is 10 PhP. You can also hire a trike driver to take you around the island for 150PhP/Hour. This is a good way to visit other beaches such as Puka Shell Beach, or the highest point on Boracay, Mt. Luho View Point. You can also rent bicycles from Patio Pacific and vendors on White Beach for around 200 PhP per hour. Wear a helmet and go slow. Motorcycles can be rented from some vendors near Regency and in front of Budget Mart for around 600 PhP for two hours. You can also hop around to the island’s remote beaches (Island Hopping) by Paraw, native canoe type sailboat. They are all over White Beach and should be around 500 PhP per hour with crew. Popular trips are to Puka Shell Beach, up and down White Beach, sunset sails, and around the Island (weather permitting). There are also ATVs and off road buggies available for rent on the main road and past station one.
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Money
The currency is the Philippine Peso (PhP). Bill denominations are: 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 pesos. If possible, bring your cash in 500 PhP denominations as you will find that getting change for 1000 peso bill can be difficult at times. ATMs dispense in 500 PhP bills. There are ATMs on White Beach, at D’Mall, and on the main road that will accept foreign debit/ bank cards. During high and peak season the ATM’s tend to run out of cash and are not refilled till the next business day, so take out money early in the day and before the weekend. Foreign Currency is best exchanged at the banks or money changing stores. Only the larger restaurants and hotels accept credit cards including MasterCard, Visa and American Express, although a 5% surcharge on credit cards is standard. Personal checks are generally not accepted. Traveler’s checks get a lower exchange rate and should be changed at Allied Bank or the Boracay Tourist center. The Tourist Center will also give cash advances on credit cards (7%+ fee), and safe deposit boxes are available for rent.
Communication Boracay Island is serviced by two mobile providers, SMART and GLOBE. They have good reception through most of the island. Visitors can purchase a SIM card with phone number for 65 PhP and then purchase loads (user minutes) in amounts as low as 10 pesos. Text messages are definitely the main form of local communication at a cost of 1 peso per text. (The Philippines is the text message capital of the world). Talk time is more expensive between 6 to 8 pesos per minute. International text messages are quite affordable (most countries 20 PhP).
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Landline calls are cheaper, and best for international calls. There are several International Phone booths along the White Beach footpath and in D’Mall. Some resorts also have international phone service, but generally at higher rates. Philippine country code is +63. Boracay’s area code is (036). My Boracay Guide’s phone number calling from overseas would be +63 36 288-9999. Boracay has several internet cafes along White Beach, at the Tourist Information Center, and in D’Mall. Half hour is 25-35 PhP, one hour is 50-70 PhP. Connections are not very fast, but sufficient to email home. There is a post office in the Tourist Information Center, as well as Balabag Plaza behind Station One. There is one LBC branch in station 3 on the main road for all your shipping needs. There is a local newspaper that cover many of the events and happenings on the island called the “Boracay Sun”. You can find this at many of the popular establishments on the island. There are three major FM Radio Stations, Yes FM 91.1, Easy Rock 93.5 and Radio Boracay 106.1.
Visa Extensions The Bureau of Immigration (BOI) can extend visitor visas as well as process other changes required in visa status. For visa extensions you will be required to make photocopies of your passport and fill out a visa application form. The cost varies depending on your visa and desired length of stay. You can expect to pay 3,030.00 PhP for 38-day extension. Please extend 1-2 weeks before visa expires to avoid penalty. There is a dress code so don’t wear board shorts or tank tops. Located on the main road inside Nirvana Resort, best to go on Mondays and Tuesdays, 8-12 and 1-5. For more information call 2885267 (Boracay) 5007601 (Kalibo).
Valid until May 15, 2011
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Real Coffee
Enjoy one Free glass of Sangria with any purchase
1 Free cookie with every purchase Claimed _____________
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Tirta Spa / Prashart Spa 10% off all Tirta Spa treatments and up to 25% off on Prashant Spa treatments.
Red Coconut One Free order of coconut shrimp with every seafood platter. Claimed _____________
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Cocomangas Shooter Bar Est. 1987 50% Off-Enjoy one local spirit(30ml) with mix, includes Tanduay Rum,Gilbey’s Gin, Antonov Vodka, and/or White Castle Whiskey.
Crab House Free appetizer or soft drink for every order of a crab dish Claimed _____________
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Asia Divers
Tanawin
15% off all dive equipment (cannot be used on already discounted items)
Free local beer with any food purchase Claimed _____________
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Nagisa Coffee Shop
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10% off any menu item in Nagisa Coffee shop and restaurant
10% off all Tapas SPR Real Estate Inc. Claimed _____________
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Guilly’s Island 10% off on all food
Tropicana Ocean Villas 10% off on the Villas Uphill Claimed _____________
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Cork Wine Bar
Zuzuni
Free basket of assorted rustic breads with the order of a cheese plate Claimed _____________
One Free Appetizer for a purchase over Php500. Claimed _____________
Whitebeachdivers Boracay
Sulu Plaza
10% off, Free Internet and use of Underwater Camera
One Free glass of Ice Tea for each Meal
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Nirvana Resort 20% discount on rooms Claimed _____________
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The Orchids Resort Max. 2 daily breakfast per room/cottage. Coupon must be presented at check-in and n/a with commissioner check-in. Claimed _____________
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Full moon Festival
Tropicana Ocean Villas and Apartments
Isla Kiteboarding 10% Off on Rentals and Courses Claimed _____________
DiveGurus Philippines 10% off until November 30, 2010 Claimed _____________
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Hotels & Resorts White Beach, Boat Station 1 White Beach, Boat Station 1 is the North section of White Beach that is home to some of the top luxury resorts on Boracay. Almost all the resorts are directly on the beach, and offer most in-house services that you would expect from high end resorts. The footpath ends, and you must walk directly down the beach to arrive at the central action of Station 2.
White Beach, Boat Station 2 Boat Station 2 is the restaurant, shopping, and entertainment heart of White Beach. Here you can find some of the high-end resorts, and many of the popular pubs and bars. D’Mall is also here, a collection of 100 small tourist shops and restaurants that stretch all the way to the main road. This is shopping central, and where a lot of the action takes place.
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White Beach, Boat Station 3 was the last section of White Beach to be developed. Most of the remaining White Beach budget and native style bungalows are located here, although recently more upscale resorts and services have been developed to take advantage of this more relaxed atmosphere. It is the quietest part of White Beach. There are some excellent value accommodations, as well as a few of the nicest White Beach Resorts.
Bulabog Beach Bulabog Beach is the 2.5km long water sports beach of Boracay, and is located on the east side of the island. It is home for much of the windsurfing and kite boarding,and also has jet skis, parasailing and boating of all types. It is a 5 minute walk to D’Mall, 10 minutes to White Beach. There are some resorts here as well. The beach is protected by an offshore coral reef. It is less developed and quieter than White Beach. “Number One kite boarding beach in Asia.”
Off White Beach Off White Beach there are various other accommodations, including some of the top luxury resorts nestled away in private, if you are looking to stay away from the hustle and bustle of White Beach. There are a variety of resorts for every budget around the island and most have shuttle services to and from White Beach.
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Location Address: Bulabog (Mt. Luho) Boracay, Malay, Aklan Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4792 Page 24 Email: sales@cohibaboracay.com B-3 Website: http://www.cohibaboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 3 Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3400 Page 22 Email: info@sulu-plaza.com A-4 Website: http://www.sulu-plaza.com
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Location Address: Station 2 Balabag, Boracay Island, Philippines Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3233 | 288-3067 (Fax) Page 19 Email: deparisroger@yahoo.com | deparisroger@hotmail.com H-4 Website: http://www.deparisboracaybeachresort.com
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Location Address: Bulabog Lapuz Lapuz Rd, Sitio Mt. Luho, Boracay Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-6654 | 0928-3473-068 (Cellphone) Email: demi@tanawin-boracay.com | info@tanawin-boracay.com Page 24 A-3 Website: http://www.tanawin-boracay.com
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Location Address: Station 2 Manggayad, Balabag, Boracay Island Map 3 Tel. No.: (036) 288 4085 to 86 | 288 4379 | 288 4380 | 288 4085 loc. 300 (Fax) Page 20 Email: inquiry@boracayholidayresort.com C-2 Website: http://www.boracayholidayresort.com
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Address: Boracay Eco-village Resort Tourism Economic Zone, Location Map 7 Yapak, Boracay Island Tel. No.: (036) 288-5826 | 288-5825 | 288-4118 Page 15 Email: boracayecovillage@ymail.com B-2 Website: www.boracayecovillage.net /www.boracayconventioncenter.com
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Life in the tropics as it should be, in peaceful Station 3.
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Linger in bliss admiring Boracay’s azure waters from your ocean view room, or swim up to the patio of your pool side room. How about a candle lit sunset dinner at our delectable restaurant? All in one paradise package wrapped up and ready for your arrival.
Location Address: Station 3 Sitio Angol, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5053 | 288-5055 | 288-5058 (Telefax) Page 22 Email: jungts74@hanmail.net B-4 Website: http://www.boracayoceanclub.com
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Location Address: Tulubhan, Manco-Manoc, Boracay Island Map 7 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5232 | 288 2000 Email: boracaywaterworld@gmail.com Page 15 D-6 Website: cafe.daum.net/windsurfingboca
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Oro Beach Resort‌ Paradise found.
Location Address: Station 3 Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3303 | 288-4627 (Fax) Page 22 Email: boracaypeninsula@yahoo.com A-4 Website: http://www.boracaytrinidadresorts.com us at Station 1 in our recently constructed Jyouoin amenity-rich resort. Our Beachfront Cabanas give the opportunity to enjoy white beach while sipping
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Location Address: Station 1 Boracay Island Map 1 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3085 | 288-4268 (Fax) Page 16 Email: lasbrisasboracay@gmail.com C-5 Website: http://www.boracaytrinidadresorts.com
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Location Address: Station 2, Balabag, Boracay Island Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3140 Page 19 Email: mail@nirvana-resorts.com G-2 Website: http://nirvana-resorts.com/
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Location Address: 0390 Bulabog beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 5 Tel. No.: 0999-507-4611 (Mobile) Email: levantinboracay@yahoo.com Page 25 facebook funpage: http://www.facebook.com/Levantin-Boracay/ F-4
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Address: Station 1, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Location Tel. No.: (036) 288-3794 to 97 Fax No.: (036) 288-3016 Map 1 Email: info@willysbeachclubhotel.com, Page 17 weddings@willysbeachclubhotel.com F-4 Website: www.willysbeachclubhotel.com
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Location Address: Station 3 Main Road, Boracay Island Map 3 Tel. No.: (036) 288 3442 (Fax) (036) 288 3441 Page 21 Email: erushotel@gmail.com G-2 Website: www.erusboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 1, Boracay Island (Right beside the new Astoria and Yellow Cab/Havaianas) Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3548 Manila Sales Office (632) 332-6511, 414-4065 Page 18 Email: mso.granprix@yahoo.com C-3 Website: http://www.granprixhotels.com/Boracay
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Location Address: Station 1 Boracay Island Map 1 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4888 Manila Sales Office (632) 332-6511, 414-4065 Email: mso.granprix@yahoo.com Page 17 F-3 Website: http://www.thesitioboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 3, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3313 | 0917-242-0833 (Mobile) Page 22 Email: orchidslynn@hotmail.com C-3 Website: www.orchidsboracay.com
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Location Address: Bolabog Road, Boracay Island Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4740 | 09168461356 (Mobile) Email: bluebayouboracay@yahoo.com Page 24 C-5 Website: http://www.bluebayouboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 1, Boracay Island Map 1 Tel. No.: 0918 5754391 (Reservation) Page 17 Website: www.azulboracay.com F-3
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Location Address: Main Road Station 2, Balabag, Malay Aklan, Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-1353 | (036) 288-1354 (Fax) Email: info@boracayparadise.com.ph Page 19 G-2 Website: www. boracayparadise.com.ph
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Address: between Station 3 and 2, White Beach Front Tel. No.: (036) 288-3501 Mobile 0918-3051-335 Email: laislabonitaboracay@yahoo.com Website: www.boracayislabonita.com
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After a delicious meal why not work off the calories with a bit of shopping. Take the time to walk white beach end to end to find some of the unique shops Boracay has to offer. As you leisurely stroll white beach you will be approached by men from the Muslim Vendors Association selling sunglasses, pearls, model sailboats, fake watches, belts and numerous other trinkets. There are a few stalls offering made to order bracelets customized with your name or whatever wording you decide upon. There will also be other people with laminated cue cards selling scuba diving, water sports, sailboat adventures and other activities. There are other services you will be offered as you enjoy your walk such as pedicures and manicures, beach side massages, henna tattoos, and hair braiding. Sometimes it can get frustrating hearing the same sales pitch over and over again, but just smile and shake your head‌ relax you are on vacation.
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D’Mall D’Mall is a one stop shopping experience for everyone’s needs and desires. Starting at Budget mart on the main road all the way through to white beach you will find designer clothes, pharmacies, souvenir shops, travel agents, optical and dental services, fantastic European Deli (Heidiland-page 51) not to mention upscale and budget restaurants and a number of fine happy hour establishments. From Crafts supermarket/department store heading towards white beach you will find a wet market offering all kinds of fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood. There are also cell phone repair vendors, souvenir shops, an alcohol store and some budget friendly hotels and restaurants. Find everything you want and more at D’Mall, located in Balabag (station 2).
D’Talipapa This “small market place” is by no means small as suggested by its Tagalog name. With numerous alleyways you can maneuver around for an afternoon of shopping for all the souvenirs you can carry. There are vendors selling fresh veggies, fruits, meat and seafood for you to cook up yourself as well as many of the restaurants in the marketplace will cook to your pallets content. Remember to wear your bartering cap to get the best possible prices.
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Plazoleta Plazoleta is a nice central shopping area located on white beach in the middle of station 2. Juice bar and Lonely Planet coffee shop corner post the market and as you continue through you will find shops offering unique art, tattoos, leather goods, investment opportunities, used books, Thai food and a newly opened Eco friendly store that sells unique products from around the Philippines that are good for you and the environment. There are also bathrooms located in the back past Siam Thai food restaurant.
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Oh Oh
Thank You
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Walang anuman
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How much is this?
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One more beer please?
Pweday isa pa na beer?
Partially developed duck Masarap ang balot! fetus tastes great!
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Boracay Restaurants If there is anything on Boracay that helps to complement the splendor of its beaches, it most definitely is the amazing selection of flavors available at it’s many savory restaurants. Over the years people from around the world have come to Boracay and fallen in love with the island lifestyle and then decided to open restaurants featuring cuisine from their home countries. This gives the Boracay menu a variety seen in few other places. Whether eating at a marketplace restaurant, devouring all you can eat at one of the many BBQ restaurants or relaxing inside one of the more upscale establishments, you will surely be in flavor heaven. Some flavors you can find here on the island are, Thai, Greek, Spanish, Mexican, Cuban, Moroccan, Norwegian, German, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Canadian, Korean, French, British and of course Filipino. Bon appetite!
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Location Address: Station 1 (Between Free Willy Dive Shop and Hawaiian BBQ) Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5340 | 0939-2034-436 (Cellphone) Page 18 Email: realcoffee@hotmail.com C-4
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Location Address: D’Mall, Boracay Map 6 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5940 Page 27 Email: ole_tapas@yahoo.com D-9 Website: http://www.oleinboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 2 Balabag, Boracay Island,Philippines Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3233 | (Fax) 288-3067 Page 19 Email: deparisroger@yahoo.com | deparisroger@hotmail.com H-4 Website: http://www.deparisboracaybeachresort.com
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Address: D’Mall Stall 117, Phase 4, Boracay Island Tel. No.: (036) 288-6781 Email: lemonicafe@yahoo.com.ph Website: http://www.taasty.com/philippines/lemoni-cafe
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Location Address: Station 1 Balabag, Boracay Island Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4477 Page 18 Email: info@zuzuni.net D-4 Website: http://www.zuzuni.net
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Location Address: Calle Remedios, Sitio Manggayad Map 3 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5786 Page 21 Email: dosmestizos@gmail.com E-3 Website: www.dosmestizos.com
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Location Address: Escondido Beach Resort - Station 1, Balabag, Boracay Island Map 1 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4777 | 09226401981 (Mobile) Page 17 Email: escondidoboracay@yahoo.com G-3 Website: www.escondidoboracay.net
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Bars, Pubs & Clubs If you love the nightlife, Boracay is a smorgasbord of all things that go Boom in the night! Almost everywhere has a happy hour with most starting at 5 through 7, however there are some that start earlier and go later. With tropical drinks served direct to your room, beach cabana or even at sunken pool bars you can enjoy paradise with a buzz at any hour of day or night. Station 3 has some more down to earth reggae vibe style bars, try Red Pirates for excellent music, people and atmosphere. Every Friday there is a BBQ on the beach which is occasionally accompanied by live music. Jungle Bar has relocated to Bulabog beach where you can find regular sunset drum and native instrument jams. The full moon parties are not to be missed! Station 2 has a vibrant live music scene starting with Regency’s full band on the beach, followed by Boracay Garden Resort which has a live show sing along style buffet restaurant. The Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel also has a full band you can enjoy while dining. Summer Place has different musical events along with DJ’s and a poker game, not to mention it’s usually one of the last parties going on every night. D’Hobbit House has nightly performers. Bom Bom and Pat’s Creek offer a very relaxed reggae environment with nightly performers and an occasional friendly poker game. Mint also has live music directly on the beach. Bamboo Lounge has regular fire dancers who will light your cigarette while twirling fire in your face, if you are brave enough.
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Station 1 has occasional live music at Ariel’s House and the combination Jony’s Place and Chillout Bar. Some of the larger resorts also have live music such as Fridays Boracay. Cocomangas offers full moon parties, dancing and a special selection of 15 shooters that upon completion…. If you can still spell your name, will receive a plaque on the wall and a T-shirt. Guilly’s Island offers dancing and lounging out onto White Beach and is open late. One new middle eastern tradition has hit the island in a big way, the Shisha (Water pipe) is a smooth, flavorful way to enjoy tobacco in Style. Café Del Mar offers a wide selection of flavors and is a most relaxing way to enjoy the sunset. If you’re looking for more action packed dance style of night life then try Juice Bar in Plazoleta. If you’re looking to find where the expats congregate, try Crafty’s rooftop Bar above Crafts Supermarket, Rumbas in D’mall and Nig Nigi Nu Noos in station 2. Exit Bar, located between Bom Bom and Red Coconut has a great mix of locals, divers, kiteboarders and all around interesting people. A new wine bar called Cork has recently opened in Boracay Regency Lagoon offering a large selection of wines, imported Beers and Tapas. Best time to party? Every night! However a few times of year stand out as the best since a lot of money is put into brand promotion so you can expect party grandeur. Come for Halloween, Christmas/ New Year week and Holy week (Easter) if you want to see some of the best parties in the world.
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Address: Station 1 0609 Main Road, Boracay Island 5608 Tel. No.: (036) 288-6384 Website: http://www.cocomangas.com Cocomangas Pizza Hotline: 288-4455 Free Delivery
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Location Address: Station 1 Balabag, Malay, Aklan Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3161 (Fax) 288-1360 Page 18 Email: sandbarbl2010@yahoo.com D-4
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Location Address: Station 1 Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 1 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4727 (Fax) 288-4647 Page 17 Email: guillysislandboracay@gmail.com G-4 Website: Facebook – Guilly’s Island Boracay
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Spa and Massage There are many ways to treat yourself to a relaxing spa or massage on Boracay. For the budget traveler, there are many independent women that will walk down the beach and offer massages right on the sand. (300 PhP). There are also numerous massage stations on the footpath (350 PhP). There are some hotels that have massage houses on the beach that also offer quality massages. Some hotels offer in-house massage services on the beach or in your room. If you are looking for a spa, try Yasuragi in station 3 for massage, wet and dry saunas and a Jacuzzi. Also try newly opened Bella Isa for beautification treatments and excellent massages. For more upscale treatments, try Lava Stone, Poseidon Spa, Mandala Spa or Tirta Spa
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The tranquil grounds, friendly staff and lava stone massage help you melt into paradise. Enjoy an amazing two-hour massage and burn away the stress. Lava Stone Spa is an experience not to be missed.
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Location Address: Sitio Lugutan (near Kingfisher’s Farm), Manoc-Manoc, Map 3 Boracay Island, Malay Aklan Page 21 Tel. No.: (036) 288-6862 | 09165391969 (Reservations Manager) H-1 Email: lava-jeremy@hotmail.com
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Location Address: Station 3 White Beach (accessible by Angol Point Road) Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5320 Email: mail@boracaysurfside.com Page 22 D-5 Website: http://www.boracaysurfside.com
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Diving is extremely popular around Boracay. The waters surrounding Boracay have excellent sites for beginners and experienced divers alike. The waters are packed with vibrant fish and reefs, wreck sites, caves and canyons. There are 30+ great dive sites within 30 minutes of Boracay. Diving is year round, although the best diving is considered to be January to June. PADI Discovery Dives (no license required) is around Php3,000 and PADI open water certification courses at around Php20,000. Other courses available are advanced open water, advanced plus, Yapak IV Bat Cave rescue through dive master, as well as drift diving, night diving, cave Yapak III Yapak II 5 diving, deep diving, and wreck Yapak I diving... just to name a few! Punta Bunga Ilig-Iligan My Boracay Guide would like to thank Dustin and Blue Mango Diving Baling-Hai I for the following information. The Baling-Hai II Blue Mango establishment is a dive center, boutique hotel, and Friday’s Rock restaurant. 4 Friday Reef Virgin Drop
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Site: Angol Point
Depth: 6m-16m Experience level: Beginner Expect to be swarmed with thousands of fish at this site! Angol point is a favorite beginner dive site with 2 large coral reef boulders in about 12 meters of water rising up to 7 meters at the top. Because this site is a fish feeding area, damsel fish and angle fish are abundant. 2
Site: Camia Ship Wreck
Depth: 18m- 30m Experience Level: Advanced This wreck was sunk in 2001 by the Boracay Diving association. Over the years the wreck has become home to Jacks, Sea Bass, Grouper, Surgeon fish, and Tangs. Just off the wreck you can find pygmy Sea horses and the very rare ghost pipe fish. Since the wreck was deliberately sunk, it has been cleaned of toxic chemicals and wires that would tangle a diver, it also has wide swim thru’s extending throughout most of the length of the ship. 3
Site: Crocodile Island
Depth: 6m-18m Experience Level: Beginner to advanced This site has the Best soft coral cover you will find anywhere in Boracay. Over half a hectare of rainbow colored soft and hard corals, table corals, anemone’s define this spectacular site. Trumpet fish, fusiliers, garden eels and triton trigger fish can also be found here. Below the soft corals is a 10 meter high wall where small caves, sea fans and whip corals can be found.
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Site: Fridays Rock
Depth: 12m-18m
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Also known as the Big Fish dive, this site is famous for its 25-30 resident red bass. The giant bass can be found circling and feeding around Friday’s rock which rises up from 15m all the way to 8 meters. This site is also home to large surgeon fish, grouper, and the famous bamboo shark. About 15m south west of the rock is a small coral garden where large barrel sponges, octopus and giant lion fish can be found. 5
Site: Yapak 2
Depth: 33m-38m
Experience Level: Advanced to Technical This is the most famous and challenging dive site in Boracay. Yapak is a 2 km long wall dive running north to south that begins at 33m meters and drops down to 60 meters. The top of the wall is home to Sweet lips, Jack trevallys, Red bass, Tuna, White tip reef sharks and the occasional Eagle ray or Green sea turtles. This site can have very strong currents and is recommended you have a good amount of experience before attempting this dive with your dive master or instructor. If you are tech diver certified Yapak 2 is the dive site for you, the wall rises up from 60 meters and is covered with caves over hangs and large swim though crevices. Giant tiger trevallys can be seen at these technical depths as well as resting back tip reef sharks and if you get to the site early enough, manta rays. 6
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Experience Level: Advanced to Technical Many people know cathedral cave, but recently we discovered the “pinnacle drop” south of Lanas. A drop off starting at 25m descending to 50m with a huge columnin front, which appears to be rising from the deep. Eagle rays have been spotted there and is an excellent advance dive. Thank you to Michael Parvus, see page 102 for dives around Carabao Island.
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Friendly & professional dive shop located right on Boracay’s famous White Beach. We offer the full range of PADI programs from 2 hour DSD experiences all the way to Assistant Instructor. Courses start any time. Multiple daily boat trips to the great variety of dive sites on Boracay in small groups guided by knowledgeable dive pros! The instructor staff of DiveGurus are all enthusiastic divers who are also specialists in different aspects of diving.
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Location Address: Station 3 Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5486 | 288-5469 | (63) 9189193830 (Mobile) Page 22 Email: info@divegurus.com B-4 Website: http://www.divegurus.com
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Location Address: D’Mall Boracay Island (Entrance from Crafts 100 meters) Map 6 Telefax.: (036) 288-4429 Page 27 Email: boracay@asiadivers.com G-8 Website: www.divesupply.com.ph
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Location Address: Station 3, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5170 | (Fax) 288-5972 Email: info@bluemangoinn.com Page 22 D-5 Website: http://www.bluemangoinn.com
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Location Address: Angol, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Map 4 Telefax.: (036) 288-3809 Page 22 Email: info@whitebeachdivers.com D-5 Website: www.whitebeachdivers.com
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Things to Do Skimboarding
Skimboarding has come to Boracay in a big way. Skimboarding is a clean and cheap sport, and has become popular along White Beach. It’s fun and easy to learn, but takes time and practice to master. It makes for a fun afternoon, and is great exercise. You can rent skimboards for 200 PhP per hour, and they will show you how to use them. There are skimboard shops all down White Beach.
ATV/Off-road buggies These can be rented on an hourly basis to cruise around the northern part of the island. They are available at several shops north of station 1. Stop at Everland Aviary Park and see the Butterfly Farm and all kinds of Tropical Birds and Mt. Luho viewpoint to take some spectacular scenic shots of the island.
Kiteboarding Kiteboarding is one of the most popular watersports on Boracay, with a growing community devoted to this extreme sport. During the November to March season, Bulabog Beach is transformed into Asia’s best kiteboarding beach, due to the unique wave breaking reefs and ideal wind situations. There are numerous competitions and events here as well. The kiteboarding scene that has sprung from these conditions is rapidly increasing in popularity, and people are coming here from all over the world. Introductory courses start at around Php2,900. Equipment rentals are available at all of the many kite shops along Bulabog beach.
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A ddress: Crystal Cove Island, Tabon Point, Caticlan, Malay, Aklan mobile: 0918 9118134 | 0927 9204739 | 0932 4670192 Email: boracaycrystalcoveisland@gmail.com Website: http://crystalcoveisland.weebly.com
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Adventures Getting out into the waters around Boracay is a beautiful way to see the island. The Paraw is a simple sailboat that will take you around the island, where you can stop off at many of Boracay’s 12 beaches for a swim, snorkel or picnic. Many of these beaches are deserted, some accessible only by boat. If you are looking for a truly memorable experience try sailing in luxury on a 42 ft Fountaine Pajot Venezia Catamaran. This gorgeous cruising catamaran is fully equipped to provide you with unlimited voyaging on wide open oceans, while enjoying comfort and safety in all conditions. Daily excursions are available weather permitting, for more information see page 123 If you are looking for something a little more adventurous then try a mainland eco tour where you will trek inside an ancient cave with sparkling stalactites and then cool off in a pristine natural cold spring. For an adventure a little closer to your resort try the horseback riding! See pages 126.
Zipline Zip down above tropical jungle and a pristine white beach, enjoying a spectacular view with a spike of adrenaline that will make for an everlasting memory. With an elevation of 80 feet above sea level and a cable length of 300 meters, it is designed to enable two riders to simultaneously traverse from top to bottom of an inclined cable by being attached with harnesses and pulleys. See page 122
Inter-Island Tour One of the top things to do in Boracay is the inter-island tour, also known as Island hopping. You can experience diving and snorkeling, fishing, and a picnic lunch in various spots around Boracay, and a number of neighboring islands. Crystal Cove is one of these islands and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip. True to its name, this
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2.5 hectare island is blessed with crystal clear waters which you can admire from shore or immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland. You can also swim into two caves which the island has to offer. The 200 pesos entry fee is definitely worth the experience! UnearthingAsia. com (Map7 page 15)
Boracay Yoga Release the stress and find the path to inner peace. Try some yoga! Boracay Yoga is a consortium of yoga teachers and teaching assistants who conduct yoga classes “in paradise” on Boracay Island, Philippines. Boracay Yoga welcomes each and every visitor, practitioner, or guest teacher to partake in Boracay Yoga activities. Boracay Yoga is open to all styles of Yoga and invites guest teachers who would be in conducting workshops, 63 917 624-9942
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Fairways and Bluewater. Golf and so much more… The butterfly garden, at the entrance to Fairways, is a great way to start your day. The garden features numerous species of butterflies as well as a few fruit bats and a resident owl. If you are interested in a more adventurous tour, try horseback riding along jungle trails down to a private secluded beach. There is also a truly unique cave chapel that is worth a look. Looking for a place to unwind? Sunbathing by the largest pool in Boracay, or on one of the private white sand beaches is an experience not to be missed. For golfers, The Graham Marsh designed 18-hole, par 72 golf course may be exactly what you are looking for.(See page 128 for an amazing golf package!) If you are looking for a place to stay or invest, Fairways and Bluewater has multiple options to choose from.
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Location Address: Newcoast, Boracay Island Tel. No.: (036) 288-3974 Map 7 Email: inquiry@fbwresort.com Page 15 B-3 Website: www.fairwaysandbluewater.com
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Location Address: (Across from Fairways, past Diniwid) Map 7 Balabag, Boracay Island Tel. No.: (036) 288-4273 Page 15 B-3 Email: rano4019@nate.com
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Location Address: Reef Riders Boracay, main road Bulabog beach Tel. No.: (036) 260-2394 Map 5 Email: info@reefridersboracay.com Page 24 Website: www.reefridersboracay.com C-4
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Location Address: Bulabog Beach, Boracay Island Tel. No.: (036) 288-5352 Francois, Fumi or Uli Map 5 Page 24 Email: info@islakitesurfing.com D-4 Website: www.islakitesurfing.com
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Location Address: Station 1, Boracay Island Map 2 Page 18 Tel. No.: (036) 288-6102 Habagat (036) 2885787 | 09105711274 Email: steakhouse_boracay@yahoo.com D-4
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Location Address: Station 1, Boracay Island Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288 - 5665 Page 18 Email: kalkuli@nate.com A-4
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Location Address: Pinaungon Balabag, Boracay Island Map 1 Tel. No.: (036) 288 - 5445 Page 16 Email: rano4019@nate.com B-1
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Address: See White Beach Maps Station 1, Station 2, Station 3 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4599 | 09177233172 | 09184905619(Mobile) Email: roland@boracayactivities.com Website: www.boracayactivities.com
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Location Address: Bulabog Beach Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3663 | 288-3766 Page 24 Email: info@kite-asia.com D-4 Website: www.kite-asia.com
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Location Address: Surfers Home Boracay, Bulabog Beach, Boracay Island Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4787 Page 24 Email: kathrinborgwardt@gmail.com D-4
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Department of Tourism 036 506 0094 Police 036 288 3036 | 288 6940 | 288 4392 PCGA Rescue 036 506 3486 Philippine Coast Guard 036 506 6150 Hospital 036 288 3041) Fire Department 198 (24-hour Hotline) Lifeguard Command Center 036 288 3689| 609 Bureau of Immigration 036 288 5267 AIRLINES Airline Name
ZestAir Cebu Pacific Philippine Airlines Seair BANKS Bank Name
Allied Bank of the Philippines Bank of the Philippine Islands Metrobank
Phone No.
036 288 3465 036 288 7542 036 288 5995 036 288 6828 Phone No.
Map Ref.
Map6-C2 Map3-B1 Map6-D11 Map Ref.
036 288 3669
Map3-D2
036 288 6612
Map2-E2
036 288 4868
Map2-E2
DRUGSTORES Drugstore Name
Phone No.
7 Stars Byssche Pharmacy Farmacia Gomez G & C Medicine Center Harlem Drugstore Jolen-Ren Pharmacy
036 288 4448 036 288 3263 036 288 5390 036 288 5733 036 288 3244 036 288 5005
Map Ref.
Map2-F2 Map6-A1 Map3-A2 Map6-C3 Map4-A2 Map3-G2
FOUNDATIONS Foundation Name
Boracay Chamber of Commerce Boracay Foundation Inc. Rotary Club of Boracay Kiwanis
Phone No.
Map Ref.
036 288 5758
Map5-C5
036 288 6299
Map2-E2
036 288 5222 09085701080
BARS & RESTAURANTS Bar/Restaurant Name
Aria Bamboo Lounge Big Mouth Bite Club Blue Mango Bom Bom Boracay Breeze Boracay De Paris
Phone No.
036 288 5573 036 288 3161 036 288 5312 036 288 5947 036 288 5170 036 288 4795 036 288 5846 036 288 6063
Map Ref.
Map2-D12 Map2-D4 Map6-D10 Map6-E9 Map4-D5 Map2-F4 Map1-F30 Map2-H4
Bar/Restaurant Name
Boracay Garden Resort Boracay Holiday Café del Sol Casa Pilar Charlh’s Bar Cork Club Paraw Cococloco Cocomangas Shooter Cohiba Crabhouse Crafty’s Rooftop CYMA Greek Taverna Don Vito Ristorante Italiano
Dos Mestizos Erus Restaurant Fish Bar Friday’s Gran Prix Boracay Hideaway
Guilly’s Golden Phoenix Hama Japanese Hawaiian Bar-b-que Hobbit House Jammers Juice Jungle Bar Kasbah Kaseke Korean, Chinese, Japanese Restaurant Le Soliel Lemoni Café Levantin Manana Mexican MO2 Nigi Nigi Nu Noos Orchids Resort Ole One MGM Paradiso Pat’s Creek Bar Real Coffee Red Coconut Red Pirates Regency Food Plaza Rumbas Sand Bar Samba Sa’neh Thai Seoul Mini Restaurant Shakey’s Siam Chili Food Smoke Steakhouse Boracay Summer Place Surfside
Phone No.
036 288 6672 036 288 4379
Map Ref.
036 288 6577 036 288 5178 09062772535 036 288 6151 036 288 3028 036 288 6384 036 288 1897 036 288-4777 036 288 6857 036 288 4283 036 288 5786 036 288 3444 036 288 3443 036 288 4026 036 288 6200 036 288 3548 036 288 4727 036 288 2888 036 288 5978 036 288 2246 036 288 6687 036 288 5564 036 288 6917 036 288 1979 036 288 4790 036 288 5610
Map3-B2 Map3-C12 Map6-C12 Map3-G3 Map3-D4 Map3-C2 Map1-H4 Map4-C5 Map1-G4 Map5-B3 Map1-G3 Map6-F1 Map6-F7 Map3-A3 Map3-E3 Map3-G2 Map6-D8 Map1-B5 Map2-C3 Map1-G4 Map2-G4 Map6-D7 Map2-C4 Map6-C8 Map6-D12 Map3-B4 Map7-D6 Map1-C5 Map6-D10
036 288 5915
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036 288 6212 036 288 6781 0999 507 4611 036 288 5405 036 288 6111 036 288 3101 036 288 3313 036 288 5940 036 288 3730 033 288-6139 036 288 5312 036 288 5340 036 288 3788 036 288 5767 036 288 5915 036 288 5971 036 288 3161 036 288 4560 036 288 5610 036 288 6679 036 288 1777 036 288 1686 036 288 6014 036 288 6102 036 288 3144 036 288 5049
Map3-A4 Map6-D9 Map5-F5 Map2-D4 Map3-B4 Map3-D4 Map4-D3 Map6-D9 Map3-G2 Map6-C12 Map2-F4 Map2-C4 Map2-F4 Map4-D5 Map3-B4 Map6-C8 Map2-D4 Map2-D3 Map6-D11 Map3-B2 Map3-A4 Map3-B3 Map6-C10 Map3-G4 Map2-H4 Map4-D5
VETERINARY CLINIC Bar/Restaurant Name
Sulu Plaza Tanawin The Sitio Boracay True Food Indian Cuisine Valhalla Waling Waling Willy’s Yellow Cab Yoohoo Zuzuni Windpia Mango Ray (Swiss) Cooking School Boracay Boracay Water World La Isla Bonita
Phone No.
036 288 3400 036 288 6654 036 288 4888
Map Ref.
Map4-A4 Map5-A3 Map1-F3
036 288 3142 Map2-G4 036 288 5979 036 288 5555 036 288 3794 036 288 5550 036 288 7645 036 288 4477 036 288 3663 036 288 6129
Map6-E8 Map1-F4 Map1-F4 Map6-C12 Page 10 Map2-D4 Map5-C4 Map2-D4
036 288 4787 Map5-D4 036 288 5232 Map7-D6 036 2883501 Map4-A4
DIVING Diving Center’s Name
Asia Divers Blue Mango Dive Gurus WhiteBeach Diver Victory Divers Fisheye Divers
Phone No.
Map Ref.
036 288 4429 036 288 5170 036 288 5486 036 288 3809 036 288 3209 036 288 6090
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HOSPITALS Hospital Name
Boracay Island Emergency Hospital Brgy Balabag Health Center
Phone No.
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036 288 3041
Map3B2
036 288 5624
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INTERNET SHOPS Internet Shop Name
Station 168 Tourist Center
Phone No.
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036 288 5751 036 288 3704
Map2-F4 Map3-E4
LAUNDRY SERVICES Laundry Service Name
Lavandera Natin
Phone No.
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036 288 6575
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SAILING/INTER-ISLAND TOURS Sailing Tour Name
Crystal Cove Island Glass Botom Boat Red Pirates Everland Aviary Park
Phone No.
Map Ref.
09189118134 Map7-F7 036 288-4599 036 288 5767 Map4-D5 036 288-5885 Map7-C3
SPR Real Estate Aqua
Rebadulla Veterinary Clinic
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036 288 5630 Map3-E2
ACTIVITIES Activities
Alpha Fitness Center (Gym) Boracay Holiday Fitness Center (Gym) Boracay Garden Resort Gym Health Club (Gym) Fairways & Bluewater (Golf and Horseback Riding)
Phone No.
Map Ref.
036 288 3888
Map2-D2
036 288 4085
Map3-C2
036 288 6672
Map3-B2
036 288 3974
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Isla Kiteboarding
036 288 5352 Map5-D4
Hangin Kiteboarding
036 288 1805 Map5-D4
Patio Pacific (Wall Climbing) Red Coral (Best One) (ATV) GoKart Race
036 288 5445 Map1-B1
Tornado Jet Boat
036 288 5665 Map2-A4
036 288 3888 Map2-D2 036 288 4273
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Reef Riders
036 260 2394 Map5-C4
Glass Bottom Boat
036 288-4599 S1-S2-S3
Habagat Kiteboarding
036 288-6102 Map5-F4
SPAS & MASSAGES Spa & Massages Name
Lava Stone Spa Mandala Spa & Villas Mandala Spa at Discovery Shores Poseidon Spa Tirta Spa Bella Isa Spa Yasuragi Relaxation Spa Parshant Spa
Phone No.
036 288 6862 036 288 5857
Map Ref.
Map3-H1 Map4-D2
036 288 4841
Map1-B5
036 288 3616 036 288 6841 036 288 1381
Map1-B1 Map7-D6 Map4-D5
036 288 5320
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WATER REFILLING STATION Water Refilling Station Name
Phone No.
Map Ref.
Boracay Day Spring 036 288 6362 Map2-D2 Napa Spring 036 288 4978 Map3-F1 WINE & LIQOURS
REAL ESTATE Real Estate
Veterinary Clinic
Phone No.
Map Ref.
036 288 5798 Map2-E4 036 288 1536 Map5-E4
Wine & Liqour Name
Phone No.
Map Ref.
Aloja Delicatessen Heideland Deli
036 288 3214 Map3-B2 036 288 5939 Map6-D7
Ralph's Wine & Spirits
036 288 6394 Map6-E9
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Location Address: Bulabog Beach Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-1536 Email: marco@aquaboracay.com Page 25 F-4 Website: www.aquaboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 3 Brgy. Manoc-Manoc Boracay Island, Malay Aklan, Philippines 5608 Map 3 Page 21 Tel. No.: (036) 288-2888 / (036) 288-1314 0939 5765088 (Mobile) Email: goldenphoenixhotel@yahoo.com, goldenphoenix.boracay@yahoo.com G-4 Website: http://www.gp-hotel.com.cn