Yeah, you heard right. The Boracay grotto in front of Willy’s Rock Station 1 in Boracay, the famous landmark at this favorite tourist summer destination in the country was chiseled off by an unidentified man two nights ago.
My sister was the first to tell me this news today while we were chatting and I was aghast and saddened. I need to confirm the news at Plurk but it took more than a couple hours before someone said it was true. I searched for info and there it was a news on Inquirer Provincial News February 5, 2010 confirmed it.
The report said there have been dispute of resort owners and businessmen in Boracay about the Virgin Mary’s presence on Willy’s Rock since not all of them are Catholic.
But for goodness sake that Virgin Mary/ Grotto has been there since I can remember, It was there the first time I went to the island more than 10 years ago and was there when we were there more than a month ago.
It was considered the most photographed spot in Boracay by tourist and its one of the spot I recommended my family to take photos at because I told them if you don’t have a picture of you by the grotto you’ve never been to Boracay! Now that it’s gone what will separate the Boracay beach from the rest of the many beautiful white beaches around the Philippines? I mean seriously?
Well here was the last photographs with the Boracay Grotto/ Virgin Mary I took with my family:
Tags: Boracay grotto, most photographed spot in Boracay by tourist, Willy's Rock
February 7th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Dapat hindi nila tanggalin because it’s part of Boracay. Sabi nga ng iba, you haven’t been to Boracay if you don’t have a photo with the grotto.
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February 7th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
@ Badet exactly! how sad na inalis na.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:03 am
talaga sayang naman di ko pa nga nakikita personal tanggalin na agad! look spectacular pa naman. hmmmmpp
February 13th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
i can’t believe they did such a thing! i have not been to boracay, and i was planning to have my picture taken at the grotto! this is an outrage. they should put it back. the grotto is part of boracay.
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March 5th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Boracay might well be the very best traveler place within the Philippines and also many people feel the top area in the whole south east Asia. The sand is really as fine as natural powder, the water is as clear as window, and also the folks are really pleasant and warm and friendly. Night life in Boracay can be crazy! Connected with numerous tourist from diverse places, the actual sunset as well as sunrise is incredible! My spouse and i highly highly recommend Boracay to everyone coming to the Philippines! You can acquire a good inexpensive massage in the front of the beach also!
July 13th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
@ Massage I agree nightlife in Boracay gets too crazy for me who went with 2 kids.!I had a blast when I stayed for 3 days at Zoemei Resort. It’s in in Ilig-Iligan cove, a bit off from the main beach which I preferred but still had the best world renowned sand only found in Boracay! It’s sad they moved the grotto. They should have a good reason for doing so… Can’t wait to go back!