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Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Tel. No.: (036) 288 3507 / 288 3758 Fax No.: (036) 288 3770 Email: boracay@redcoconut.com.ph
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Issue #14 February 2013 - April 2013
CONTENTS Mabuhay .............................................. 6
Barry Chew
Geography ............................................ 7
Editor-in-Chief
Weather . .............................................. 8
Jennilee Luces
Tourist Season ...................................... 8
Associate Editor
Getting Here ......................................... 9 Getting In . ..........................................10
Barry Chew Vesta Hsiao
Getting Around . ..................................11
Paolo Javier
Communication ..................................12
Mark Anthony Fernandez Photography
Paolo Javier Graphic Design
Sales
Jennilee Luces
Money ................................................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
Tel: 288 9999 Mobile: 0999-889-0042 or 0917-394-8083 jennilee.myboracayguidebook@gmail.com
Map 4 Station 3 ..................................22
Mark Vincent Navarrete
Investment..........................................28
Map 5 Bulabog . ..................................24 Map 6 D’Mall ......................................26
Tel: 288 9999 Mobile: 0999-889-0042 or 0917-394-8083
Hotels and Resorts . ............................32
mv.myboracayguidebook@gmail.com
White Beach ..................................60
Acknowledgements
D’Mall . ..........................................62 D’Talipapa . ....................................62 Plazoleta, E’mall & Tourist Center . ...66
Cover shot by Paolo Javier 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.
Shopping ............................................60
Boracay Restaurants . .........................72 Boracay Best Photo Ops.....................105 Bars, Pubs and Clubs . ......................106 Spa and Massage .............................112 Diving ...............................................118 Activities........................................... 124 Directory........................................... 130 MyBoracay Adventures..................... 133
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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!
Geography
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Boracay is in the province Manila of Aklan, located in Panay. This is the center of the Philippines Boracay Island Philippines. These central islands are the Visayas, region 6. Caticlan With 18,058 local residents, Panay the Island of Boracay is Island 1006 hectares and 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 s e c o n d a r y tourism beaches, both located opposite of each other. 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 June, 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.
Caticlan Airport
PLACE / DESTINATION Angeles (Clark Field) Baguio Banaue Bohol Cebu Davao La Union Makati Manila Pagsanjan Palawan Subic Bay TagaytayÂ
KMS. 509 677 739 449 378 960 721 415 421 353 571 483 353
Airlines that serve Caticlan and Kalibo from Manila, Cebu or Clark. www.cebupacificair.com www.airphilexpress.com www.zestair.com.ph www.flyseair.com www.philippineairlines.com www.airasia.com www.tigerairways.com
By Land and Sea:
A new cruise line named 2GO has recently started transporting guests twice a day between Caticlan Port and Batangas. It takes about 9 hours and they have multiple options for all budgets. You can take a bus or charter a van from Manila to the port which takes about 2 hours. The Strong Nautical Highway is a both an overland route and a series of Roll-on/ Caticlan to Boracay Roll-off ferries. The trip is 12-16 hours Helicopter transfer see page 144 with stopovers and dependant on sea conditions. It’s locally known as the RORO Private plane charters see page 145 Boracay route. (A/C bus 1500 PhP)
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Jetty Port Caticlan Airport
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 75 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 150 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. 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 1000 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 past station one.
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Money
The currency is the Philippine Peso (PhP). Bill denominations are: 20, 50, 100, 200, 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 and 1,000 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. 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, SUN CELLULAR 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 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 private post office in the Tourist Center opens at 9am-10pm daily and on holidays. There is one LBC branch in station 3 on the main road along with a new branch next to Budget Mart. There are two local newspapers that cover many of the events and happenings on the island called the “Boracay Sun” and “Boracay Informer”. 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. They are located on the main road next to Nirvana Resort, open Mondays to Friday from 8am to 12 noon and 1pm to 5:30pm. There is also a branch in Kalibo near the airport next to Saylo Restaurant. For more information call 288-5267 (Boracay) 500-7601 (Kalibo).
Valid until May 15, 2013
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Fishbar Boracay
Enjoy one Free glass of Sangria with any purchase
Order 3 meals and one 1.5L soft drink and get a 77 Php discount 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.
Coco Cafe/Red Coconut Buy 1 Get 1 free. Buy one Get one drink receive a coffee of the equal or lesser value for free
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Asia Divers
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15% off all dive equipment (cannot be used on already discounted items)
10% off all Tapas
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Nagisa Coffee Shop 10% off any menu item in Nagisa Coffee shop and restaurant Claimed _____________
Bella Isa Take home a free virgin organic massage oil with the purchase of any package, or simply take 10% off any single service! Claimed _____________
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Zuzuni 5% discount under P1,000 10% discount over P1,000 Claimed _____________
Sulu Plaza One Free glass of Thai Food Ice Tea for each Meal Claimed _____________
Cafe del Mar
Valhalla
10% off on food and drinks upon presentation of this coupon
15% off house wine for every steak ordered.
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Mama’s Fish House
Gerry’s Grill
10% off on food and drinks upon presentation of this coupon
10% discount on all food items, valid for Boracay Branch only
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Wahine 10% off on food and drinks upon presentation of this coupon Claimed _____________
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Sunday Beach Needs/ Shades Boracay
FREE sunglasses case when you purchase sunglasses and present this coupon! “Single Use Only”
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Tropicana Ocean Villas and Apartments
Glass Bottom Boat
399 Php dicounted from 750Php 11 am to 1pm trip only
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Lemon i cafe 10% off, Food & Beverages Claimed _____________
Use your smart phone or tablet’s QR scanner to download a full map of Boracay
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Location Address: Bulabog (Mt. Luho) Boracay, Malay, Aklan Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4792 | 0917-7230649 (Mobile) Page 24 Email: sales@cohibaboracay.com, info@cohibasales.com B-3 Website: www.cohibaboracay.com, www.cohibasales.com
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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.
White Beach, Boat Station 3 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.
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 during habagat season. 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. “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.
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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: Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3020 | (Fax) (036) 288-3017 Page 19 Email: info@lareserve-boracay.com E-3 Website: www.lareserve-boracay.com
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Location Address: Station 2, Balabag, Boracay Island, Philippines Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3233 | 288-3067 (Fax) Email: deparisroger@yahoo.com | deparisroger@hotmail.com Page 19 H-4 Website: www.deparisboracaybeachresort.com Like/Add us on Facebook / deparisresort@yahoo.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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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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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: Sitio Ambulong, Manoc-manoc, Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5234 Email: faith_village@yahoo.com Page 22 Facebook: FAITH VILLAGE NEW LIFE CONFERENCE CENTER A-3
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Location Address: Bulabog Beach Map 5 Tel. No.: (036) 288 3766 (036) 288 2527 Email: info@kite-asia.com Page 24 C-4 Website: www.boracay-kiteresort.com
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Location Address: Station 2 Manggayad, Balabag, Boracay Island Map 3 Tel. No.: (036) 288 4085 to 86; 288 4380; 288 4379 (FAX) Page 20 Email: inquiry@boracayholidayresort.com C-2 Website: http://www.boracayholidayresort.com
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Location Address: Station 3, Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288 3107 | 09196192583 (Mobile) Page 22 Email: tayengcofrancis@yahoo.com C-4
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Location Address: 0390 Bulabog Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan Map 5 Tel. No.: 0939-937-9052 (Mobile) Page 25 Email: levantinboracay@yahoo.com F-4 Facebook funpage: http://www.facebook.com/levantin-boracay
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Location Address: Bulabog Beach, Balabag, Boracay Island Map 5 Malay, Aklan 5608 Philippines Page 24 Tel. No.: +639082781983 (Mobile) D-4 Email: gemsboracay1@gmail.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 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, meats and seafoods. There are also cell phone repair vendors, souvenir shops 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 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, and Thai Food. There are also bathrooms located in the back past Siam Thai food restaurant. More shopping can be found along the main road near station 3 at E-Mall. Check out the latest fashions at Mango outlet, dine on Chinese cuisine at Yumsing, exchange foreign currency or pick up some meds at the pharmacy. If you continue on the dirt road towards the beach you will find Galleria De Boracay. Here you can enjoy tasty low cost meals at Zest.
Tourist Center Check out the Tourist Center for a one stop service center that offers private postal services, business center, island information, travel & tours, forex & card services, safety deposit boxes, beachfront massage and shopping center with export quality clothing, handicrafts, accessories, Filipino delicacies and imported goods. Located on White Beach between station 2 and 3.
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BORACAY SAFETY TIPS • Ensure the safety of your valuables (money, jewelry, laptop, etc.) avail a safety deposit box when leaving your hotel/resort. • Do not leave your valuables unattended on the beach while swimming. • Leave important documents (passport, plane tickets, etc.) at the resort’s safety deposit box when going island hopping or other water activities. To ensure the safety of your cellphones and other gadgets, put them in a water proof bag. • Avoid swimming when drunk or after taking heavy meals. • Swim only in designated areas for safety and to avoid accidents. • Bring enough money when going bar and disco hopping. • Avoid going to dark places with a stranger. • Always keep your room windows and door properly locked. For emergency and assistance call phone numbers below: Police Boracay (036) 288-3066 Department of Tourism (036) 288-3689 Malay Tourism (036) 288-7108
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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 2, Balabag, Boracay Island, Philippines Map 2 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3233 | 288-3067 (Fax) Email: deparisroger@yahoo.com | deparisroger@hotmail.com Page 19 H-4 Website: www.deparisboracaybeachresort.com Like/Add us on Facebook / deparisresort@yahoo.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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Address: D’mall square, D’mall D’Boracay, Boracay Island Tel. No.: (036) 288-6781 to 288-6782 Email: lemonicafe@yahoo.com.ph Website: www.lemonicafeboracay.com
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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: 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: Station 2, G/F Kamayan Bldg. (beside Crafts) Balabag, Malay, Aklan. Map 6 Tel No.: (036) 288 2283 call for FREE DELIVERY Page 26 Smart - 0928 860 3056 Globe - 0906 227 5364 G-1 Website: www.tilapianchips.com
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Address: DMall, Main Road, Rooftop of Crafts Supermarket Tel. No.: (036) 288-6857 Email: craftsofboracay@yahoo.com.ph Website: www.craftsofboracay.com
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Location Address: Station 3, Boracay Island Map 4 Tel. No.: (036) 288-5447 Email: bei_kurt_boracay@hotmail.com Page 22 Website: www.beikurtundmagz.bravehost.com C-4
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Location Address: White Beach, Boracay Island Map 3 Tel. No.: (036) 288-3206 Fax: (036) 288 3478 Page 21 Email: diving@calypso-boracay.com E-4 Website: calypso-boracay.com
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Location Address: D’ Mall, Unit # 82 Phase 4, Boracay Island Map 6 Tel. No.: (036) 288-2236 Page 26 Email: supersubmarinesandwichshop@gmail.com C-4 Like us on Facebook: Super Submarine Sandwich Shop
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Puka Shell Beach see page 135
Mt. Luho Viewpoint see page 133
Boracay Wildlife Expo see page 135
Booty Sunset Cruise see page 139
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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. 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, it’s usually one of the last parties going on every night. Epic is also a great choice for dinning or dancing the night away. D’Hobbit House has nightly performers. Bom Bom and Pat’s Creek offer a very relaxed reggae environment with nightly performers. 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. Nigi Nigi Nu Noos is a great place to enjoy ice cold San Miguel draft or tropical cocktails in a native style bar and restaurant. Don’t miss out on all you can beer and ribs every Friday evening!
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Station 1 has occasional live music at Ariel’s House and 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 are still standing, will receive a plaque on the wall and a T-shirt. Club Paraw offers great food, dancing and lounging on White Beach and is open late. Check out the brand new Azul Bar on the main road by Crown Regency for great prices, excellent service, air conditioning and nightly events like their Pole Dancing competition. If you’re looking for an action packed dance style of night life try Juice Bar in Plazoleta. You can find the expats congregate at Crafty’s Rooftop Bar above Crafts Supermarket, Rumbas in D’mall, Station 3 Sports Bar and Nigi 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. If you are a sports enthusiast check out Station 3 Sports bar for sporting events on TV, billiards tables, darts and low priced beers and Tapas. A new wine bar called Cork has recently opened in Boracay Regency Lagoon offering a large selection of wines, imported Beers and Cheese 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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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. Try Palassa for a whole range of excellent spa and massage services. For more upscale treatments, try Mandala Spa & Villas
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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. Some dives offered in Boracay are drift Yapak III Yapak II 5 dives, night dives, cave dives, Yapak I deep dives, and wreck dives... just Punta Bunga to name a few! Ilig-Iligan My Boracay Guide would like Baling-Hai I to thank Dustin and Blue Baling-Hai II Mango Diving for the following information. The Blue Mango Friday’s Rock establishment is a dive 4 Friday Reef center, boutique hotel, and Virgin Drop Tulubhan Red Coco restaurant. Reef 2 Ship Wreck (Camia II)
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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
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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
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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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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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Address: Tabon Point, Caticlan, Malay, Aklan mobile: 0918.911.81.34 Email: info@crystalcoveisland.com Website: crystalcoveisland.com
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Location Address: Highway Boracay (Mainroad) Ambulong, next to Red Cross 5608 Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippine Map 4 Page 22 Tel. No.: (036) 288-4787 Mobile: 09394423256; 09497452007 Email: info@cookingschoolboracay.com C-2
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Location Address: See White Beach Maps for location Tel. No.: (036) 288-4599 | 09177233172 / 09184905619 (Mobile) See White Beach Maps Email: roland@boracayactivities.com for location Website: www.boracayactivities.com
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Location Address: Sitio Campong, Brgy. Canyayo, Santa Fe, Romblon Tel. No.: (036) 288-9999 09089416954 (Mobile) Tablas Email: bythesearesort.tablas@gmail.com Island, Website: bythesearesort-tablas-island.com Romblon Facebook: by the sea resort - tablas island
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Bureau of Immigration 036 288 5267 Department of Tourism 036 506 0094 Fire Department 198 (24-hour Hotline) Hospital 036 288 3041 Lifeguard Command Center 036 288 3689| 60 PCGA Rescue 036 506 3486 Philippine Coast Guard 036 506 6150 Police 036 288 3036 | 288 6940 | 288 4392 AIRLINES Airline Name
Cebu Pacific Boracay Traveller’s Philippine Airlines Seair ZestAir BANKS Bank Name
Allied Bank of the Philippines Bank of the Philippine Islands Metrobank
Phone No.
036 288 7542 036 288 1982 036 288 5995 036 288 6828 036 288 3465 Phone No.
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Map4-B4 Map3-B1 Map6-D11 Map6-C2 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 Boracay Lying In and Diagnostic Center Clinica De Boracay Island Clinic Boracay and Diagnostic Center
036 288 4448 036 288 3263 036 288 5390
Map2-F2 Map6-A1 Map3-A2
Map Ref.
036 288 4448
Map2-F2
036 288 1398
Map4-A2
036 288 4280
Map1-G4
FOUNDATIONS Foundation Name
Boracay Chamber of Commerce Boracay Foundation Inc. Kiwanis Rotary Club of Boracay
Phone No.
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036 288 5758
Map5-C5
036 288 6299
Map2-E2
9085701080 036 288 5222
BARS & RESTAURANTS Bar/Restaurant Name
Alchemy Aria Aria Gelato Azul Bamboo Lounge Bay Leaf Cafe Bei Kurt und Magz Bite Club
Phone No.
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0917 3041570 036 288 5573 036 288 3142 0917 3284485 036 288 3161 09286010455 036 288 5447 036 288 5947
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Bar/Restaurant Name
7th Note Cafe Blue Mango Bom Bom Boracay De Paris Boracay Live Seafood Boracay Holiday Boracay Water World Café del Sol Café del Mar Casa Pilar Charlh’s Bar Club Paraw Cocoloco Cocomangas Shooter Cohiba Cook Cooking School Boracay Cork Cowboy Cocina Crabhouse Crafty’s Rooftop Crazy Crepes CYMA Greek Taverna Dos Mestizos Deja Vu Epic Boracay Fish Bar Friday’s Gasthof Gerry’s Grill Golden Phoenix Gran Prix Boracay Hideaway Guilly’s Hama Japanese Hawaiian Bar-b-que Hobbit House Jammers Juice Jony’s Kasbah Kaeseke Korean, Chinese, Japanese Restaurant La Isla Bonita La Reserve Beach Hotel Inc. Lee’s Cook Seafood Restaurant Le Soliel Lemoni Café Levantin
Phone No.
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036 288 1601 036 288 5170 036 288 4795 036 288 6063 036 288 2525 036 288 4379 036 288 5232 036 288 5573 036 288 5522 036 288 6577 036 288 5178 036 288 6151 036 288 3028 036 288 6384 036 288 6792 036 288 2228
Map5-E4 Map4-D5 Map2-F4 Map2-H4 Map3-G2 Map3-C12 Map7-D6 Map6-C12 Map2-E4 Map3-G3 Map3-D4 Map1-H4 Map4-C5 Map1-G4 Map5-B3 Map6-E8
036 288 4787
Map5-D4
9062772535 036 288 2123 036 288-4777 036 288 6857 036 288 4476 036 288 4283 036 288 5786 09216900594 036 288 1477 036 288 4026 036 288 6200 036 288 6473 036 288 1459 036 288 2888
Map3-C2 Map4-D5 Map1-G3 Map6-F1 Map6-C3 Map6-F7 Map3-E3 Map3-C4 Map6-E12 Map6-D8 Map1-B5 Map6-G12 Map2-D4 Map3-G4
036 288 3548
Map2-C3
036 288 4727 036 288 5978 036 288 2246 036 288 6687 036 288 5564 036 288 6917 036 288 6325 036 288 4790 036 288 5610
Map1-G4 Map6-D7 Map2-C4 Map6-C8 Map6-D12 Map3-B4 Map2-B4 Map1-C5 Map6-D10
036 288 5915
Map3-B4
036 2883501
Map4-A4
036 288 3020
Map2-E3
09173050010
Map3-C2
036 288 6212 Map3-A4 036 288 6781 Map6-D9 0999 507 4611 Map5-F4
131 Bar/Restaurant Name
Loco Frio Manana Mexican Mama’s Fish House Mango Ray (Swiss) Mayas Nigi Nigi ‘Too’ Ole One MGM Obama Pat’s Creek Bar PauPatri Restaurant Paradiso Grill Real Coffee Red Coconut Real Maris Red Pirates Regency Food Plaza Rumbas Sa’neh Thai Samba Sand Bar Seoul Mini Restaurant Shakey’s ShareTea Siam Chili Food Smoke Station 3 Sports Bar Steakhouse Boracay Sulu Plaza Summer Place Super Submarine Sandwich Shop Surfside Tanawin The Sitio Boracay The District - Caruso Tito’s Bar & Grill True Food Indian Cuisine Tilapia n Chips Valhalla Wahine Waling Waling Willy’s Windpia Bay Leaf Cafe Zuzuni 7 Stone Queens Resort
Phone No.
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Activities
Phone No.
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Boracay Holiday Fitness Center (Gym)
036 288 4085
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By The Sea Resort
036 288 9999 Tablas Island
Cooking School Boracay
036 288 4787 Map4-C2
Funboard Center Boracay
036 288-3876 Map5-B4
036 288 1686 036 288 6014 09204185382 036 288 6102 036 288 3400 036 288 3144
Map2-F2 Map2-D4 Map7-B4 Map2-D4 Map2-B4 Map1-F4 Map6-D9 Map3-G2 Map1-H4 Map2-F4 Map3-A3 Map2-F4 Map2-C4 Map2-F4 Map2-D3 Map4-D5 Map3-B4 Map6-C8 Map6-D11 Map2-D3 Map2-D4 Map3-B2 Map3-A4 Map6-E9 Map3-B3 Map6-C10 Map4 A-3 Map2-E4 Map4-A4 Map2-H4
036 288 2236
Map6-C4
036 288 5049 036 288 6654 036 288 4888 036 288 2324 036 2882369
Map4-D5 Map5-A3 Map1-F3 Map2-E4 Map2-F4
036 288 3142
Map2-G4
036 288 2283 036 288 5979 036 288 6288 036 288 5555 036 288 3794 036 288 3663 0928 6010455 036 288 4477 036 288 1601 036 288 3677
Map6-G1 Map6-E8 Map7-B4 Map1-F4 Map1-F4 Map5-C4 Map2-D3 Map2-D4 Map5-E4 Map4-A4
036 288 1991 036 288 5405 036 288 4311 036 288 6129 036 288 6325 036 288 3150 036 288 5940 036 288 3730 036 288 4971 036 288 5312 036 288 2477 036 288 6139 036 288 5340 036 288 3758 036 288 4144 036 288 5767 036 288 5915 036 288 5971 036 288 5610 036 288 4560 036 288 3161 036 288 6679 036 288 1777
Glass Bottom Boat
036 288 544
Habagat Kiteboarding Hangin Kiteboarding Patio Pacific (Wall Climbing)
036 288 5787 Map5-F4
Activities
Phone No.
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Alpha Fitness Center (Gym)
036 288 3888
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Map5-H4
036 288 3888 Map2-D2
Happy Dream Land
036 288 2112 Map1-B1
Pub Crawl
0917 950 6760
Red Coral (Best One) (ATV)
036 288 4273 Map7-B3
Tablas Fun
09294410431
Windpia (BKR)
036 288 3663 Map5-D4
Yanninks
0917 327 9844 Map3-F4
SPAS & MASSAGES Spa & Massages Name
Bella Isa Spa Lava Stone Spa Mandala Spa & Villas Palassa Spa Parshant Spa Tirta Spa Trinity Spa Yasuragi Relaxation Spa
Phone No.
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036 288 1381 036 288 6862
Map4-D5 Map3-H1
036 288 5857
Map4-D2
036 288 1376 036 288 6841 036 288 6841 036 288 2404
Map2-A4 Map7-D6 Map7-D6 Map7-D6
036 288 5320
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WATER REFILLING STATION Water Refilling Station Name
Phone No.
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Boracay Day Spring 036 288 6362 Map2-D2 Napa Spring 036 288 4978 Map3-F1 WINE & Liquors Wine & Liqour Name
ACTIVITIES
09163279605
S1- S2 S3
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
132 Wine & Liqour Name
Ram's House of Wine
Titania Wine Cellar
Phone No.
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036 288 4975 Map6-F7 036 288 5553 Map6-C10
DIVING Diving Center’s Name
Asia Divers Boracay Adventures Calypso Diving Dive Gurus WhiteBeach Diver
Phone No.
036 288 4429 09209702728 036 288 3206 036 288 5486 036 288 3809
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INTERNET SHOPS Internet Shop Name
ACE Wireless Station 168 Tourist Center
Phone No.
036 288 3138 036 288 5751 036 288 3704
Sailing Tour Name
ERY
DELIV
Tel No.: 288-5340
Fresh baked treats, sandwiches, breakfast
Tel No.: 288-5947
Mozzarella stuffed burger patties and wedge fries
Tel No.: 288-5979
Burgers, steaks, salads and pastas
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SAILING/INTER-ISLAND TOURS By the Sea Resort Crystal Cove Island Glass Botom Boat Boracay Yachting Red Pirates
Dining in tonight or picnic lunch?
Phone No.
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09996643917 9189118134 036 288-4599 0928 5000090 036 288 5767
Map7-F7 S1-S2-S3 Map4-D5 Map4-D5
Tel No.: 288-5786
Fresh baked breads and deli sandwiches
Tel No.: 288-5978
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, yakitori, ramen
Tel No.: 288-6223
Pizza, pasta, bruschetta, salads and seafood
Tel No.: 288-4455
Pizza, chicken wings, spring rolls
Investment /REAL ESTATE Real Estate
Aqua BBC Real Estate Cohiba Villa Karuna Boracay SPR Real Estate
Phone No.
036 288 1536 036 288 3604 036 288 4792 0922 8273888 036 288 5798
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HOSPITALS Hospital Name
Barangay Balabag Health Center Boracay Island Emergency Hospital
Tel No.: 288-4283
Phone No.
Map Ref.
036 288 5624
Map3-B2
036 288 3041
Map3-B2
Gyros, calamari, humus, moussaka, souvlaki
Tel No.: 288-2369 Modern Filipino cuisine
Tel No.: 288-1458 to 59
Crispy Pata, Inihaw Na Pusit, Pork Sisig, BBQ
Tel No.: 288-4026
VETERINARY CLINIC Veterinary Clinic
Tel No.: 288-5573
Shakes, breakfast, cakes and pastries
Fish and chips, seafood, salads, pastas
Phone No.
seen036 on RebadullaAs Veterinary 288 5630 Clinic
Map Ref.
Tel No.: 288-2283 Fish n Chips, Burgers, Filipino cuisine For Free Delivery
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