Boca Chica

Boca Chica is a Caribbean town in the Dominican Republic, near Santo Domingo city. It's known for Boca Chica Beach, with its white sand and sheltered waters. In the shallow bay, the mangrove-covered islet La Matica is a habitat for birds. Coral reefs and submerged shipwrecks feature at La Caleta Underwater Park, west of town. Calle Duarte, the main street, is pedestrian-only in the evenings and has lively nightlife.