DiscoverBuruanga
Discover the natural beauty, culture and heritage of Buruanga.
Book Now Pay Later
Loading traveller reviews…
Join Our Newsletter
Get tailored flight deals, travel tips & inspiration straight to your inbox.
HandpickedBuruanga HolidayDeals
Complete holiday packages with flights, hotels and experiences in Buruanga.
Stays AcrossBuruanga
From luxury beachfront resorts to city hotels and budget stays.
UnforgettableExperiencesin Buruanga
Search and book amazing activities and tours across Buruanga.
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Buruanga
Reason 01
A Sneak Peak into Buruanga
- Holidays to Buruanga, Aklan will entice an escape to a peaceful resort town, perched quietly on the far Western end of Aklan, only a stone throw away of the busy tourist haven of Boracay, but somehow not overwhelmed by the normal tourist traffic.
- The beach of the town is a stripe of undisturbed sands, on which the waves caress the coast in a calm swell, and on which it is a favourite resort with those who prize tranquillity rather than landscape.
- The coast is dotted with hidden caves, mangrove forests and clean coral gardens that present a wide range of ecosystem that is both adventure and nature friendly.
- The mood here is that of easy hospitality, welcoming fishermen and local sellers smiling welcomingly and offering local and fresh delicacies to tourists.
- The coast is in the path of seasonal winds, which bring a cool breeze in the dry months and a cool, misty breeziness in the rains, and guarantee a pleasant climate all the year round.
- There is nothing much to do at night in Buruanga, and the stars are more than sufficient, and the murmur of the waves is a soft lullaby of sleepers.
- Capital (of the province): Kalibo
- International airport: Kalibo International Airport
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
- Driving side: Right-hand side
- Main electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz
- Official / local languages: Filipino, English, Aklanon (Akeanon), Kinaray-a, Hiligaynon
- Major religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic
Reason 02
Highlights
- The sand dunes of the Hinugtan Beach are miles long, and provide an utterly clean white-sand playground with castles to be built by families, and foot in hand, to the lovers.
- The Ariel Point is known to be the daring spots of cliff-diving; at this place, athletes, tourist adventurers, jump down the top of the high cliffs into the crystal waters.
- The Buruanga Marine Sanctuary is a paradise of coral reefs and sea creatures, thus a perfect place to snorkel and capture images of the underwater world.
- The Pagatpat Mangrove Park is an alive breathing ecosystem that hosts ancient trees that embrace an enormous system of waterways that are ideal in kayaking and eco-tours.
- The Nabaoy River of the town provides an escape of cool and fresh water where local people and visitors can swim in a lagoon naturally made, with bamboo and jungle.
- Booking with world pinoy flights is another convenient place to access holidays to Buruanga where one can land in the closest airport then board a small boat to access the town.
Reason 03
Seasons to Travel
- The dry season (November–May) is the surest in terms of sunshine, and that is why it is the best time to visit the island to have fun in the beach, cliff diving, and the undiscovered coves.
- Peak summer (March-May) has a mild heat, ideal to swim and snorkel, though there is more tourists because families are in search of a tropical getaway.
- The rainy season (June-October) is much green and a lot more reflective with better landscape sceneries, particularly to a photographer or nature hiker.
- When the weather is the Habagat season (western monsoon), the waves may crash the western coast providing exciting experiences to the professionals of surfing and cautious swimmers.
- The month of November and May is particularly rewarding with mild temperatures and opportunity to see the local flowers and coconuts in full blast.
- Although it varies with the season, the cool tropical climate of holidays to Buruanga means that guests will comfortably enjoy the numerous attractions it has to offer throughout the year.
Reason 04
Worth A Visit
Hinugtan Beach
- The soft white sand at the beach is like powdered sugar that makes walking on barefoot on it an impressionable experience to all visitors.
- The bright underwater world can be seen through crystal-clear waters, and snorkelers can observe colourful tropical fish and the fragile coral structures.
- Its calm wave ensures that it is one of the best places where children can create great sand castles without any fear of getting swept by the waves.
- The local vendors sell fresh fish that has been grilled and coconut beverages that give one an idea of what a natural Aklansese environment would be like.
- A winding road takes you to a row of small and secluded coves where you can have intimate sunken moments with couples without the main crowd at the beach.
- Hinugtan sunset is a grand painting of pinks and oranges and so many photographers and romantics found it as a favourite place to capture a shot.
Ariel's Point
- The cliffs here are more than 30 metres high, this presents an adrenaline rush to adrenaline crazed divers all over the world with a fearless challenge.
- The diving platform is reeking with local folklore, with echoes of heroic fishermen floating through the waves.
- People have the chance to flock to the beach and root in favour of divers, making the circumstances rather vivid and favourable.
- The dives are unobstructed and deep so that every plunge leads into a deep clear turquoise pool that calls to a quick swim afterwards.
- A viewing deck with picnic seats will also enable the families to relax and have local snacks and watch some spectacular dives at leisurely rates.
- The shadow of the cliff provides a cool shade against the sun and thus it is a comfortable place to have a midday break or a strategic rest.
Sapsapon Cave
- Sapsapon Cave has a winding entrance that is a natural archway, and that leads the interested explorers to a speleological world.
- The interior is lined with stalactites and stalagmites ready to create beautiful chandeliers of stone and create an amazing gallery inside the earth.
- A passageway leads to a small lake which is hidden by the cave and mirrors the stalactites in the cave.
- There are also guided tours where visitors get to know the geological history of the cave and the local species that survive in the cave.
- The damp cool breeze in the building provides contrast to the heat in the tropics, and a visit to Sapsapon is a rejuvenating experience.
- The way out will take one to the beach where one can relax by taking a stroll along the beach as the person ponders on the secrets of the cave.
Pagatpat Mangrove Park
- An interbay mangrove network forms a maze of canals, which are ideal to kayak and enjoy a slow boat ride.
- The park hosts a large number of bird species hence it is a haven to birdwatchers and photographers.
- The mangroves are surrounded by a boardwalk, which provides a secure, but close experience with the ecosystem of the forest.
- In early mornings, the mist will sprout on the water surface and make the park look like a fantasy, a dream.
- The local guides provide the visitor with the local storeys of fishing and conservation of the environment, which adds to the experience.
- The natural filtration system of the park purifies the waters adjacent to the park and adds to the cleanliness of the nearby beaches.
Reason 05
Discover More
Quiet Fishing Villages
- On the shore are small fishing huts, which fishermen set to work before daylight in a slow rhythmic time.
- Tourists can see the local women weaving traditional fishing nets and demonstrating how the practise has been practised over generations.
- The fresh fish, crabs and shellfish are sometimes sold right on the shore, and provide an unadulterated culinary delight.
- The mangrove forests that surround the villages have served a natural buffer, to ensure that the region is calm and safe.
- The guests are invited into the houses of the local families, where they are told about the sea and how the community is connected to the nature.
- Night parties are usually accompanied by the live music performed on bamboo instruments, and a cultural soundtrack of the night is present.
River Resorts and Bamboo Rafts
- The Nabaoy River has river resorts which have fused the traditional bamboo huts with modern amenities, to provide a unique accommodation.
- Tourists are able to row along the river using the traditional bamboo rafts and enjoy the peaceful flow and greenery along the river.
- Bonfires at night on the banks of the rivers are also communal events where the travellers eat and tell storeys.
- Sometimes bioluminescent plankton illuminates the waters in the dark giving it a magical and shimmering effect.
- The resorts usually offer guided tours, which educate on sustainable practises and admiration of the fragile ecosystem of the river.
- The view of the sunset on the riverbank is half the attraction, because the sky is glowing in crimson and gold that is reflected on the water.
The Boracay Side Trips by boat
- Tiny sailboats sail off in the morning taking locals and tourists to the western side of Boracay to get fresh sea food.
- Such journeys also offer a panoramic view of the coastline, featuring the smooth mingling of the silent beaches in holidays to Buruanga and Boracay with its sparkly beaches.
- In the process, visitors can see local dolphins that are busy playing in the shallow waters, which is an added element of wildlife pleasure.
- The deck of the boat is also typically decorated with bamboo and woven mats which make it look rustic and in tandem with the surrounding landscape.
- The passengers will have an opportunity to have freshly brewed herbal tea and enjoy sun rising to develop an immersive tropical experience.
- The back voyage comes in the form of a sunset trip which allows the passengers to rest and enjoy the blue expanse that extends without ending.
Natural Agriculture and Viewpoints
- The organic farms are located on the rolling hills that surround Buruanga and produce rice, corn, and exotic herbs through farming without chemicals.
- Tourists are able to visit the farms and get to know how to practise sustainable farming and sample fresh farm produce directly at the roots.
- Mountain views in the area give an overall view of the coastline of the island, the gleaming sea and the horizon.
- The foggy mornings in the area are of a dream of photographers as the mists twist around the hills giving the landscape a mystery.
- The local guides describe the cultural meaning connected with the crops and associate them with cuisine and traditions of Aklan.
- The hills are set on fire during sunset and they create a living canvas which makes the holidays to Buruanga fall in love.
Secluded Coves along the Coastline
- It is surrounded by secluded coves that are accessible by a short hike or short boat ride, whereby one can have their own beach experience without the hustles of the mass market.
- The waters of these coves are remarkably clear and the snorkelers saw the coral gardens in detail and without disturbance.
- Cliffs that enclose the coves cushion them against great waves to ensure that there is good ambience in which they can swim and rest.
- Sea turtles sometimes drift up the coast, which provides a pleasant surprise to the visitors.
- There are also small platforms of stones on which locals and tourists are able to sit, feed fish and have a moment of serenity with nature.
- The lullaby of the waves in concealed coves is the natural way of lulling and therefore the best place to reflect and meditate.
Reason 06
Culture Traditions
- The Aklan heritage is greatly infused in the daily life with the resonance of traditional dances and songs when there is a festival or a family reunion.
- The fisherfolk continue to use traditional methods to cast their nets and this provides a living connexion to the sea which supports the community.
- The local food is a selection of seafood delicacies, including grilled fish and shellfish, which are sold at roadside stalls and beach shacks.
- Attended is the annual fiesta of the town in April which is a riot of colour with costumes paraded on the streets with rhythmic beats of the drum.
- The All Saints Church reflects St. Anthony of Padua by the little chapel situated on a hill, in which people pray and share miraculous storeys.
- The traditional crafts like bamboo baskets weaving and bag making are being sold at local markets, and the skills are transferred through generations.
Reason 07
Food Fun Fashion
Food
- Fresh crabs and prawns are commonly caught in brackish-water or freshwater that provides them with a sweet and mild taste which mostly be best prepared by grilling using an open flame.
- The Aklanese specialty dish binakol consists of fragrant, comforting coconut chicken soup usually made of fresh herbs growing in the gardens.
- Popular is rice cakes or glutinous rice which is prepared in the form of rice cakes commonly served with sweet mango jam or savoury fish flakes.
- Local desserts including sticky rice in the form of Native sweets (which is lightly toasted) and served with coconut milk give a light sweetness.
- Each night, beachside huts offer a flavour combination enjoyed by locals; inun-unan, grilled fish that has been dipped in a spicy vinegar sauce.
- To end the meal, freshly cut mangoes and papayas are cut and served on bamboo sticks, giving one a refreshing finish to a substantial meal.
Fun
- The lovers of cliff-diving run to the point of Ariel where the ocean and adrenaline will be united in a single jump.
- Snorkelers visit colourful coral reefs which safeguard the coastlines and generate a rainbow of marine animals to explore underwater.
- In Nabaoy River, kayaking and paddle boarding are common on the serene waters providing a serene paddle through green foliage to the visitors.
- The evenings spent on beach camping provide stars above, waves as background music and the ability to relax in a natural environment.
- The cool, freshwater of Nabaoy that is actually river swimming makes a good contrast to the warm sea giving a healthy body-and-mind experience.
- The ability to travel to the surrounding coves through island hopping allows the tourists to explore the untouched beaches and rocky formations, which adds the element of adventure to the journey.
Fashion
- The woven bags are made with local fibres, which make them practical but at the same time trendy, and they make an ideal souvenir that can give an opportunity to local artisans.
- Earrings and bracelets made of seashells by skillful locals bring a bit of the sea theme into the beach fashion.
- Bamboo crafts, hats, sandals, etc: The bamboo products are breathable, eco-friendly and comfortable with local flavour.
- The markets at the crossover of the Caticlan beachwears feature colourful swimsuits, sarongs, and wraps, which are both trendy and traditional.
- Each work is usually painted with the help of natural colours of plants in the region to guarantee the environmental friendliness of the production process.
- Tourists tend to take home strange and charming products that help them remember the Buruanga artistic spirit and natural richness.
Reason 08
Nature Safari
- The mangrove walk paths at the Pagatpat Park cut across hundreds of years old trees, giving the visitor a peaceful walk that links the below flora and fauna to the visitor.
- There are also unknown caves, such as Sapsapon, which offer cool and damp escape and wonders of nature that can be explored and be a matter of curiosity.
- The mountain views allow a panoramic view of the sea and the land as the trails through the hills take one to the mountain vantage point overlooking the whole coastline.
- There are coral gardens on the beach which can be snorkelled and the snorkelers have the opportunity to observe a riot of colour and marine life that are kept alive in unpolluted waters.
- Various bird, fish, and reptile species can be found in the town because of the rivers, forests, and wetlands of its biodiversity hot spot.
- The locals promote sustainability, thus making eco-tourism a major component of the town image, as well as, ascertaining that the natural marvels are left untouched to the next generation.
Reason 09
Events Fiestas
- Every April, a procession named Buruanga Town Fiesta is a vibrant event exposing the local dance, music and spirit of the community to both the locals and visitors.
- Close to Aklan festivals like the Ati-Atihan in Kalibo also offer more cultural immersion and festive entertainment to the traveller.
- The Bakhawan Eco-Park also hosts environmental based activities, which helps in conserving and sustainable tourism in the area.
- The fiestas held by the Barangays usually include traditional dances, which are performed by the villagers, and they provide a closer insight into the artistic background of the town.
- During such celebrations, cultural dances like the tinikling and pandanggo are done and give a rhythmic and joyful touch to the celebrations.
- The events are also followed by several local delicacies such that the festivities should be filling to the soul as well as the taste buds leaving a permanent impression of the warm hospitality of Buruanga.