Welcome to
Boca Chica
On weekends Boca Chica caters to Santo Domingo city residents who come for the shallow turquoise-colored waters. Boca Chica is the place to eat fried fish or seafood with a view at one of the many beachside restaurants. On weekdays, tourists can practically have the beach and town to themselves. There are three beach areas: Boca Chica (swimming, dining and night life), Andrés (sailors and sport fishers), La Caleta (divers).
Over the years singles tourism has settled in, but Boca Chica’s three all-inclusive resorts are heavily into conference and sports tourism. Tourists staying there get to enjoy a beach, proximity to Las Americas International Airport, are half an hour from the Colonial City, and are close enough to good golfing in Juan Dolio and La Romana.
Boca Chica is conveniently close to the Mirador del Este park sports venues, diving at La Caleta Underwater Park, sailing and fishing installations and the beach volleyball courts.
Boca Chica is a 10-minute drive from the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
LATEST EVENTS
Jan 15 - Mar 31
Whale Watching Season
Samana Bay
Watch the 1,500 to 2,000 whales that migrate to the waters of the Samaná Bay on a guided boat tour ...
Feb 23 - Feb 28
Master of the Ocean 2023
Cabarete
Master of the Ocean is considered the most significant open water competition in the region. This ra...
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Attractions in Boca Chica
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Seafood, Italian and Dominican is the cuisine of Boca Chica. Large seafood restaurants promise good food with a view to remember. Dozens of Italians have moved there to open small hotels and restaurants. As a result, the place has an Italian feel and flavor. The most popular in town are Boca Marina, El Pelícano and […]
Dining
Live concerts can be watched from El Pelícano Terrace-Restaurant at the BeLive Hamaca. In the evening, the main street, Calle Duarte is closed at night to vehicles and open for pedestrians only. Merengue and bachata will fill the air. The area is known for its busy nightlife and the many open bars earn Boca Chica […]
Music + Nightlife
Olé Supermarket on the north side of Las Americas Expressway is well stocked and has the best prices. In the town, Duarte and 20 de Diciembre streets are lined with small shops selling souvenirs. Compare prices before ordering goods and services from beach and street vendors and at shops, small restaurants and bars.
Shopping
The 33-meter (108-foot) tugboat is a beautiful marine habitat of coral gardens and large schools of small tropical fish, making it a great spot for advanced divers to explore.
Scuba Diving + Snorkeling
Forty minutes east of Santo Domingo, Boca Chica’s large bay is home to the majority of marine life thriving on the island of Hispaniola: corals, sponges, octopuses, reef fish, crustaceans, starfish, seahorses, and sole fish.
Scuba Diving + Snorkeling, Water Sports
Book a fishing excursion at Zar Par Marina, next to the Santo Domingo Yacht Club.
Excursions
Close to Boca Chica hotels, the display features memorabilia from the World Baseball Classic won by the Dominican Republic in 2013, as well as bats and balls used in historic baseball moments, donated by Dominican MLB players.
Baseball, Family-Friendly, Iconic Sights, Museums
Discover bright corals and critters thriving off sunken ships.
Excursions, National Parks + Protected Areas, Scuba Diving + Snorkeling
Boca Chica is considered the capital’s main beach. Stretching a near mile long, this bustling stretch is well protected by a large coral reef, and its shallow turquoise waters—not more than four feet in depth—make it a favorite for families.
Beaches, Family-Friendly
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