Boracay Information

VISA

A 21 day tourist visa is granted upon your arrival in the country. If you wish to stay longer, extending your visa can easily be done at the local immigration office.
You can extend up to a maximum of 1 year after which you will have to leave the country.

Prices

Compared to most European countries or the US, Boracay is considered very cheap to eat out in restaurants. For Example:

• 1 bottle of beer - 1US$ in Restaurants - 50cent in small shops
• Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - You can find a meal from 1$ to 40$.

On average it costs 5-10 US$ for a good meal per person.

Money

Local currency is the Philippine Peso. It’s easy to change your cash or travelers checks to Peso in Boracay. Credit cards are widely accepted in the larger hotels and resorts, a service charge of approx 6-8% is normally added to your bill.

ATMs are available at D-Mall and Banks. 

Baby sitter

If you’re worried about your kids, you can hire a babysitter easily on the Island at small cost of approx $6.

Health

Boracay is considered quite a clean tourist Island. Although it’s always a good idea not to drink or wash your teeth with hotel water, much better to use bottled water. If you do need a pharmacy or need to see a Doctor then there’s plenty to choose from.

Restaurant

There are hundreds of restaurants in Boracay. Whatever your taste, there’s always an option. Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Mexican… delicious fresh seafood grilled to your satisfaction is available at any number of restaurants on the island. Being spoilt of choice is only trouble you’ll have!

 

                               

Safety

Boracay is considered a safe tourist island. We don’t recommend that you keep valuables such as money and passports in your hotel. Safety deposit boxes are available at the Tourist Center located in the center of the main White Beach. They charge 150P (3US$) per month.