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Boracay travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-30

White Beach, Boracay
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Common scams in Boracay

13 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Boracay, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Boracay — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Boracay

6 places worth your time in Boracay, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Boracay →

Top food to try in Boracay

6 dishes to eat in Boracay, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Boracay →

Traditions and customs in Boracay

5 customs and traditions in Boracay — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Boracay →

Getting around Boracay

How to travel around Boracay — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Boracay: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Boracay

2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Boracay that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Boracay — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Boracay

3 emergency services in Boracay you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Boracay — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Boracay

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Boracay — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Boracay — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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