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Boca Chica - The Dominican Republic Beauty
 Boca Chica is located on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is the place to be when you want to combine beach time and touring of Santo Domingo into one trip. The town of Boca Chica has a history of being a retreat for the wealthy families of Santo Domingo and many of these people built summer homes in Boca Chica in the 1960s and 1970s. The area's use declined until the 1990s when public transportation made the beach accessible and the are grew in popularity to become the most inhabited beach in the country.
Now it is a popular vacation spot for adventurous people, people who want to enjoy both the beach and the city of Santo Domingo , and singles. It has an active air about it and offers fun and excitement day and night. The beach is definitely the main attraction, but there are many other things to do for those willing to go out of Boca Chica. You can find diving, boogie boarding, golfing, horseback riding, and so much more.
Boca Chica offers something for everyone and suits every type of traveler. This means that while you vacation in Boca Chica, you will meet many different types of travelers who have come to Boca Chica for many different reasons. This makes it one of the most interesting destinations in the Dominican Republic.
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 Clubs & Nightlife
Boca Chica has a fairly lively nightlife. There are a number of discos that play various types of music such as dance pop, house music, and salsa and merengue. The large hotels and resorts usually have their own discos and nightly shows. The smaller hotels often attract single people, especially men, and they usually frequent the local establishments at night.
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 Shopping
In Boca Chica the place to shop is on Duarte Street . It is here that you will find everything you need from rum, cigars, artwork, and crafts to practical items such as sunscreen and sandals. The prices here will be better than in the hotel shops and you will be able to experience shopping Dominican style. Most of the shops will accept US dollars. |
 Attractions
The main attraction in Boca Chica is the beach. This beach offers white sands and tranquil shallow waters far from shore. The bottom is sandy and it is safe for children with no waves and no deep water. If you enjoy shopping on the beach, then you will enjoy Boca Chica where vendors come to you with their wares. Because the beach is such an attraction, the hotels and resorts offer a wide variety of water sports and beach activities in which to partake. At night the main attractions are the local restaurants, discos, and a casino at the Oasis Hamaca Hotel.
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|  Golfing
For the golfer who comes to Boca Chica there are a couple of options. If you are not a really serious golfer, you might prefer to stay close to Boca Chica and play a the San Andreas Golf Club, which offers a 9-hole course. However, if you want a full golf course then you need to go to Juan Dolio, just 20 minutes away. There you will find the fabulous and professionally designed Los Marlins Golf and Country Club.
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