Must-Buy Souvenirs

The Philippines' best-known dried mango brand, made in Cebu — sweet-tart, chewy strips sold in 100g/200g packs at grocery stores and souvenir shops across Boracay, the default pasalubong (gift) for most visitors.

Handicrafts made from capiz (windowpane oyster) shells — a longstanding Philippine craft tradition, sold as wind chimes, lampshades, and picture frames at stalls near D'Talipapa and D'Mall.

Necklaces, bracelets, and anklets strung from small local shells, hand-made and sold directly by vendors walking White Beach or set up along D'Mall — prices flex with size and haggling.

A light printed cotton wrap — worn as a beach cover-up or bought as a lightweight, packable souvenir — sold from racks along White Beach and D'Mall in tropical prints, tie-dye, and tribal patterns.

Small vials hand-layered with colored sand into patterns and "Boracay" lettering, made to order by street vendors on the spot — sold individually or in bundles as keychains.