7 of the Well-Loved Boracay Pasalubong to Bring Home

Where to Buy: Fiesta Souvenir Boracay, Island Souvenir, Fiesta! Favorite Souvenir, Happy Planet Boracay

Price Range: PhP99 to PhP288

First-time visitors usually have an “I “heart” Boracay t-shirt to profess their love for the island. Most stalls have similar prices to this popular Boracay pasalubong, but you will still spend much time choosing which shirts have the best fabric and design.

Suppose you are looking for a more popular pasalubong from Boracay, like a brand of shirts. In that case, there are four Island Souvenir items locations on Boracay island: at the beachfront in Station 2, D’Talipapa, Eurotel Boracay, and Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Resort. There are also two Fiesta! Favorite Souvenir shops on the island to buy this Boracay pasalubong: in D'Mall Boracay and at the main road in Station 2.

You can have your name hand-painted on your shirt for custom-designed shirts at Happy Planet Boracay. Prices range from PhP500 to PhP860, depending on size and color.

Where to Buy: Shopping stalls along the Station 2 beachfront

Price Range: PhP35 to PhP135

A sand-filled vial with the word “Boracay” and colorful designs is one popular keychain style you will find here. For PhP100, you can have eight small keychains or five oversized vials.

Aside from this Boracay pasalubong, colorful keychains are an ordinary sight. You can choose from designs like seashells and mini surfboards, among others. You can mix and match seven key chains for PhP100.

Where to Buy: TaraGala Gifts and Souvenirs, Fiesta Souvenir Boracay, Island Souvenir, Fiesta! Favorite Souvenir, Happy Planet Boracay, Shopping stalls along the Station 2 beachfront

Price Range: PhP50 to PhP100

Another favorite pasalubong from Boracay are ref magnet. Ref magnets made of ceramic are sold at PhP50, while more expensive ones are at PhP150. You can choose from unlimited designs for your Boracay pasalubong, to find something that suits your taste; it is the perfect Boracay souvenir to bring home.

For those who want a display item, a miniature Boracay kubo (native hut) fitted inside a bottle is also popular here. These are sold from PhP300 to PhP500. Not all stalls have them, as these are sold mainly by members of the Malay Boracay Vendors Association (MAVOBEN). The vendors’ group of this Boracay pasalubong item has its stall area along the beachfront, near El Centro Beach Resort Boracay in Station 2.

Where to Buy: TaraGala Gifts and Souvenirs, White Beach, Puka Beach

Price Range: PhP20 to PhP200

For the Boracay island vibe, bracelets and anklets are ubiquitous pasalubong items from Boracay. You can buy one bundle of colorful bracelets as pasalubong from Boracay Island for all your friends for PhP100. A bracelet made from thread usually has 12 pieces, but if you buy more, you can ask for extra bracelets.

You can also have your bracelets customized. For PhP100, you can buy five native-type bracelets with free name carving to make your Boracay pasalubong special.

Anklets made of puka shells are also something you can only find in Boracay. The anklets designed with colorful threads are sold at three for PhP100 at White Beach. However, you can get it for only PhP20 if you go to Puka Beach. You can even watch the vendors as they make your anklet at the beach.

Where to Buy: TaraGala Gifts and Souvenirs, Glorias Souvenir Shop

Price Range: PhP150 to PhP800

Upon leaving Boracay Island, you’ll need extra space to put your pasalubong from Boracay. That’s why bags printed with the island’s name are popular Boracay pasalubong, especially among tourists. Bags with various designs start at PhP150, while more oversized bags are sold at PhP300. Shoulder bags go from PhP80 to PhP100. If you prefer a minimalist style of Boracay souvenir, there are white canvas “I “heart” bags” at Glorias Souvenir Shop at D’Talipapa.

Native products from Aklan turned into bags are also one popular choice of Boracay pasalubong among tourists. Shoulders and handbags made of nito (forest vine), a plant fiber locally sourced from Aklan, are sold at PhP150 and PhP500, respectively.

Where to Buy: Fiesta Souvenir Boracay, Island Souvenir, Fiesta! Favorite Souvenir, Happy Planet Boracay

Price: Starts at PhP160

One beach essential and pasalubong from Boracay when visiting the island is a sarong. It can be used as protection from the heat, as a cover-up before and after a swim, or just for style. The prices of this Boracay pasalubong depend on the size and the quality of its fabric. A sarong made of thin cloth ranges from PhP150 to PhP180, while larger ones with a thicker fabric are sold at PhP350. Common sarong styles from the island include prints of Bob Marley or tribal designs.

Where to Buy: Fiesta Souvenir Boracay, Island Souvenir, Fiesta! Favorite Souvenir, Happy Planet Boracay

Price: Starts at PhP65

On Boracay Island, you can grab snacks this pasalubong from Boracay and Aklan, like bananas (PhP105), taro, and sweet potato chips (PhP60). These Boracay pasalubong items are sold at three for PhP100. Another famous local delicacy is ampao (PhP70), a crunchy rice snack from Lezo, Aklan.

Aside from local products, Korean souvenir shops also carry Philippine snack items like dried mangoes from Cebu and Guimaras. Korean and Chinese tourists also commonly buy mango candies and other mango products.

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