Discover Boracay's Sights and Other Popular Views and Events

Ati-Atihan Festival

These Boracay sights or events are special to this Island Paradise because they are unusual and unique and are, therefore, not to be missed when you are in Boracay.

Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan

Although this colorful event is not exactly held in Boracay Island, the Ati-Atihan Festival is so popular that Boracay residents and visitors travel the distance to the mainland town of Kalibo, Aklan to witness and participate in this annual celebration of the Feast of the Child Jesus.

To commemorate this feast local residents also celebrate their own version of the Ati-Atihan in Boracay Island.

The Boracay Funboard Cup – Windsurfing at Bulabog Beach

The Asian Windsurfing Tour (AWT) brings together six exciting windsurfing events.

A favorite of the Tour is the AWT Boracay Funboard Cup held every January in Boracay, Philippines to takes advantage of the winds brought along by the Asian northeast monsoon.

Red Helen at the Boracay Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden is one of the most popular Boracay attractions.

It is a haven not only for rare species of exotic tropical butterflies but also home to rare plants and trees.

Since opening to the general public in April 2005, the Butterfly Garden has become a must-see when visiting Boracay.

Bat Caves and the Endangered Flying Fox

Barangay Yapak in the northern part of Boracay Island is home to special breed of bats known as the flying fox.

They acquired this name due to the similarity in looks these bats have with the cunning fox.

You have to go and see them now because if the conservationists lose out to the poachers, there won't be any more of these rare creatures left in a few years time.