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Willy's Rock

Balabag | Off White Beach, Philippines
Ranked #12 of 31 attractions in Boracay
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Boracay’s most recognizable attraction is this oddly shaped volcanic formation topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary.
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Oslo
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A rock in the water with loads of people waiting to get up and take pictures. I was exited to see this place but I felt as it was a giant anyiclimax. For me this was a wast of time - churches in Cebu or Manila will give you much more interesting things to see. More

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Berlin, Germany
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

It's the famous land mark you can't miss in Station 1 where lots of tourists (including us) take photos with it at the back ground. More

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Quezon City
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We had a grand time posing for some souvenir photos at Willy's Rock, the famous landmark opposite Willy's Beach Hotel. What makes this place interesting is the life-size image of the Blessed Virgin Mary enshrined on top of the rock. More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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It's already an icon in Boracay, a limestone formation protruding along the white sand beach of Boracay in Station 1. I wish they leave it as it is and exclude it from any further development. Very surreal to take pictures with the sunset or sunrise as the background. More

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Beijing, China
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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It's a rock outcropping in between Station 1 and Station 2. You can't miss it if you spend anytime on the beach. Kids seem to like it. More

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Changchun, China
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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A trip to Boracay isn't complete if you haven't seen the grotto in Willy's Rock. More

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Saipan, Mariana Islands
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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person found this review helpful

One of the oldest resorts on the Island for good reason. Friendly Staff, Good food, even better location. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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The water around Willy's Rock is crystal clear!! Much more clearer than any other beach. More

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Makati, Philippines
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

-i like it because it symbolizes boracay -its quite scary to swim near that area because i heard from the news that people get killed there from the splash of the water More

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Vancouver, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Don't see what the fuss is about. Walked by a few times . Some people seem to like it . I think the Catholic symbols are the real draw ? More

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