Boracay Quick Facts
Country: Philippines (Boracay is part of the Visayas Archipelago)
Location: About 315 km south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Wester Visayas
Population: 12,000 residents; 22,000 visitors per month
Population Density: 1,163 people per square km.
Country Dialing Code: +63
Time Zone: GMT + 8
Electrical Plugs: 220V, 60 Hz
Elevation: 69 feet
Languages: (official) Tagalog, English
Communications: Domestic or International calls can be made from most hotels either through the operator or direct distance dialing (DDD). But they do collect calls. Mobile phones are also getting increasingly common.
When to go: The peak season and the best time to go weather-wise, is from November to June, though Boracay attracts visitors year round. White Beach is windy between July and October, with afternoon rains.
What to wear: T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, sandals are fine for the beach. Some restaurants may have a dress code so bring dresses, shirts and proper shoes.
