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Boca Chica

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Ranked #37 of 66 attractions in Santo Domingo
3.0 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Description: This scenic beach is one of the closest beach resorts to Santo Domingo.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Santo Domingo
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This beach is really close to the Santo Domingo city, unfortunately it's not well care so it's dirty and crowd, def not one of our best beaches. The good thing there is the proximity to the city (as I mentioned before) and the fried fish spots have delicious fishes! But tourists shouldn't go there by themselves since there are people... More

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Orlová
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Hotel Hotetur Dominican Bay in Boca Chica near Santo Domingo. Two-storey buildings is located in a beautiful garden. Reception, dining rooms, two swimming pools with bar etc... Each evening animation program. Possibility of dinner on the beach. Beach acrose the road. Sun loungers, parasols and towels free of charge. The building on the beach - discos. More

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Republique Dominicaine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Very dirty, not well taken care of and only poor old men looking for young girls!! Prostitution is the no . 1 attraction and is very sad!! Also a lot of crime! More

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Newark, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

What an authentic carribean town. I enjoyed every aspect of my voyages into town. More

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

After having read in guide books about the wonderful attractions of Boca Chica, I was sorely disappointed in the run-down and depressing area that it actually is. Good only for loud parties and easy access to ladies of the night. The only saving grace was a couple of really good restaurants. More

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davidhaf1
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Right off the main strip there are several shacks with ladies frying fish that you selected on the spot..If you like fry fish look no further..this is a must. The beach is steps away and is a favourite hang out sopt for the locals. More

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BRENTWOOD - NY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Wow, I went to Boca Chica the day of my birthday ( March 20, 2012) the beach was very clean and people were nice they had a litte band playing music for me the whole day they also sang happy birthday to me. Wow this was fantastic. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We stayed 7 nights at Casacoco , 3 blocks from the beach . Away from the music at night and walking distance to everywhere . At this time of the year , if you want to enjoy the beach and the sun , be in the sea between 8AM and 10AM , it gets cloudy after and you have rain... More

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Zurich
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Boca Chica is the closest beach to Santo Domingo. A taxi to Boca Chica and back costs USD 70 - ant the money is badly spent. The sand beach is narrow, ant the water is shallow. Good to stand in the water and drink a beer, but that's all. Swimming not really possible. Plenty of restaurants. Nothing spectacular. Hence better... More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
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I was expecting much more from this small beach town. I personally don't mind the heavy night life or prostitutes on the streets, I could live with it. The only thing that I didn't appreciate are the scumbags and hustler roaming the streets or positioned in every corner and junction. Man, they are a nightmare. They will not mug you... More

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