Beach· Santo Domingo· Other Caribbean
Playa Boca Chica & La Matica
18° 27.0′ N · 69° 36.4′ W · approximate
Santo Domingo's own beach: almost a mile of white sand behind a big coral reef, with water no deeper than about 4 ft, fry-fish shacks, beach clubs, and the bird-nesting mangrove cay of La Matica a short wade offshore.
Practical
Position approx: Boca Chica beachfront. Per GoDominicanRepublic: calm 'natural pool' water, annual sailing and beach-volleyball tournaments, and herons nesting on La Matica (do not disturb nesting birds). Walk from Marina ZarPar along the beach path in daylight only (Virgintino guide).
Best for
A beach afternoon near Marina ZarPar
Nearby
- Boca Chica Town & Olé Supermarket0.2 NM away
- Punta Italia Deli (Boca Chica)0.2 NM away
- La Piedra Anchorage (Boca Chica)1.2 NM away
- Boca Chica Yacht Chandlery (by Marina Zarpar)1.5 NM away
- Marina Zarpar (Boca Chica)1.5 NM away
- Marina Zarpar Fuel Dock (beach dock)1.5 NM away
- Marina Zarpar Restaurant (Boca Chica)1.5 NM away
- La Caleta Underwater National Park4.5 NM away