Boracay is a tropical island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay), and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.
There are lots of hotels where tourist can stay and spend the day with more fun in the sparkling fine sand of the island. Some local visitors choose to build their own camping tent along the shoreline to minimize the cost. their are also local music bands in the island to entertain the guest at night. Nightlife in "bora" is so fun, you will meet lots of friends, most specially in the bars that are so fantastic.
Its so easy to go to boracay island you can reach by airplane,or by boat.
Air travel
Map of the Philippines with Boracay Island indicated in the map.
Either from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila or from Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu, take flights to Boracay either via Kalibo (45 minutes away) or via Caticlan (30-40 minutes away). From Kalibo airport, air-conditioned vans and buses take passengers to the Caticlan Jetty Port, where boats provide transport to the island. Motorized tricycles will take passengers from Caticlan airport to the jetty port, 3 minutes away. From Caticlan jetty port, boat ride takes 15-20 minutes to get to Boracay.
Airlines serving Kalibo and Caticlan include the following:
Manila to Caticlan:
Asian Spirit
Corporate Air
Interisland Airlines
South East Asian Airlines (SEAir)
Manila to Kalibo:
Air Philippines
Asian Spirit
Cebu Pacific
Philippine Airlines
Cebu to Caticlan:
Asian Spirit
South East Asian Airlines (SEAir)
Cebu to Kalibo:
Cebu Pacific
(Some of these air carriers may provide only seasonal service on the listed routes)
In June of 2007, Air Philippines announced the acquisition of up to six Bombardier Q300 turboprop aircraft to serve its expanded route network, including a new service to Caticlan.[6] In May 2007, Cebu Pacific acquired new ATR72-500 aircraft, which would allow the airline to expand service to smaller airports including Caticlan.
Map of the Philippines with Boracay Island indicated in the map.
Either from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila or from Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu, take flights to Boracay either via Kalibo (45 minutes away) or via Caticlan (30-40 minutes away). From Kalibo airport, air-conditioned vans and buses take passengers to the Caticlan Jetty Port, where boats provide transport to the island. Motorized tricycles will take passengers from Caticlan airport to the jetty port, 3 minutes away. From Caticlan jetty port, boat ride takes 15-20 minutes to get to Boracay.
Airlines serving Kalibo and Caticlan include the following:
Manila to Caticlan:
Asian Spirit
Corporate Air
Interisland Airlines
South East Asian Airlines (SEAir)
Manila to Kalibo:
Air Philippines
Asian Spirit
Cebu Pacific
Philippine Airlines
Cebu to Caticlan:
Asian Spirit
South East Asian Airlines (SEAir)
Cebu to Kalibo:
Cebu Pacific
(Some of these air carriers may provide only seasonal service on the listed routes)
In June of 2007, Air Philippines announced the acquisition of up to six Bombardier Q300 turboprop aircraft to serve its expanded route network, including a new service to Caticlan.[6] In May 2007, Cebu Pacific acquired new ATR72-500 aircraft, which would allow the airline to expand service to smaller airports including Caticlan.
By boat
An outrigger boat docked in the shores of Boracay
Several ferries sail between Manila and Caticlan. The journey takes between 12 and 16 hours.
Ferries from Manila to Caticlan:
MBRS Lines
Negros Navigation
SuperFerry
(Some of these sea carriers may provide only seasonal service on the listed routes)
By road
Buses and cars run from Manila to the southern provinces by means of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway. A nautical system conceptualized under the term of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Buses leave from the Philtranco terminal in Cubao and Pasay City throughout the day. The journey by bus takes approximately 12 hours. Caticlan is the fourth seaport encountered along the SRNH while traveling south from Manila.
Around the island
On the island, the two main modes of transport are via motor-tricycles along the main road or by walking along the beaches. Pedicabs are also available for transport along the Beachfront Path. Other means of transportation include mountain bikes, quadbikes and motorbikes, all of which can be rented.
To explore around the island's coast, motorized bancas and sailing paraws are available for rent. These are outrigger canoes and are common sight in waters around the island. The sailing paraw is a narrow hulled boat with outriggers either side and with passengers sometimes seated on a trampoline platform between the outrigger supports. These are extremely fast off the wind, but can be unwieldy for inexperienced sailors.
There's no reason why you can't visit the beautiful island and the pride of aklanons. Boracay is also famous in their "tiange", stall owners are selling their own handmade bracelets, native necklace and the popular large customize beach sandals that comes in different styles and designs. There are also tattoo artist maker that creates instant personalize designs to your skin. People in boracay are so friendly and hospitable , so If you are planning to have a vacation, choose boracay to see and appreciate the beauty of nature and experience the fun.
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