Philippines · Boracay travel guide

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NUM holds 2,651 places in and around Boracay. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.

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A view of Boracay
Photo: Angelo Juan Ramos from Makati City, Philippines · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The directory

What is in the Boracay directory

304Restaurants
86Street food
90Cafés
92Bars
798Hotels
51Attractions
7Markets
22Desserts
20Bakeries
32Shopping
47Beauty and spa
2Museums

Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.

Before you go

Boracay at a glance

A small island about 7 km long and under 1 km wide at its narrowest. Its 4 km White Beach draws most visitors, with kiteboarding on the east side. The government closed the island for six months in 2018 to fix sewage and other environmental problems.

Known for

  • White Beach

    The main 4 km beach on the west side, with most hotels clustered around Stations 1, 2 and 3.

  • Bulabog Beach

    East-facing beach and the island's main kiteboarding and windsurfing spot during the amihan season, roughly October to March.

  • Puka Beach

    A beach featured on island-hopping tours from White Beach.

  • Mount Luho

    The island's highest point, at 92 m.

  • Crystal Cove

    A stop on island-hopping tours, along with Puka Beach and hidden lagoons.

Getting there

Fly to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan, then take a 10 to 15 minute tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port. Boats cross to Cagban Port in about 10 to 15 minutes, longer in rough weather. Kalibo International Airport is about 68 km from Caticlan by road.

Getting around

Tricycles and e-trikes run along the main road, and pedicabs work the beachfront path. White Beach is easy to walk.

When to go

The amihan season, about October to March, brings northeast winds, moderate temperatures and little rain. The habagat season brings hot, humid, wet weather and most tropical storms.

Local tip

Book a hotel accredited by the Department of Tourism before you go. Confirmed bookings are checked on arrival at Caticlan and Kalibo airports.

Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.

Where NUM looks in Boracay

Districts NUM covers here.

  • Malay (municipality)
  • Aklan Province
  • Boracay Island
  • Balabag
  • Station 2
  • Bulabog
  • Caticlan
How it works

How NUM works in Boracay

  1. 1

    Text NUM what you want

    A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.

  2. 2

    Get three real places

    Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.

  3. 3

    It books the one you pick

    The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.

Questions

Questions about NUM in Boracay

How many restaurants does NUM know in Boracay?

304 in and around Boracay, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.

Does NUM cover street food and markets in Boracay?

Yes: 86 street-food spots and 7 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.

Can NUM help me find a hotel in Boracay?

NUM knows 798 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.

Which airport is closer, Caticlan or Kalibo?

Caticlan. It is a short tricycle ride from the jetty port. Kalibo is about 68 km away by road.

Do I need a hotel booking to enter?

Yes. Visitors need a confirmed booking at an accredited hotel, which is checked at Caticlan and Kalibo airports.

What language can I message NUM in for Boracay?

Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.

Does it cost anything?

Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.

For businesses

For businesses in Boracay

If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.

  • Free to list, no account needed
  • NUM checks every listing before it goes live
  • Nobody can pay to be recommended

Text it. It's booked.

A concierge you can text, anywhere you land.

Boracay eSIM: data on the local networks in Boracay, installed before you land. Philippines eSIM plans.

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