Playa Boca Chica

Punta Cana & the Southeast


The thing about the beach at Boca Chica is that it’s in Boca Chica. This means that despite the powdery white sand and tranquil waters, it’s unlikely to be a relaxing experience. Flanked by Av Caracol and Av 24 de Junio, Playa Boca Chica is lined with coconut palms and food stands, restaurants and bars. During the day, the beach is filled with locals and foreigners, and vendors selling everything from fruit to cigars to large canvases of Haitian paintings.

The view is unfortunately of loading cranes and a sugar refinery in the distance.


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Nearby Punta Cana & the Southeast attractions

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2. Los Tres Ojos

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3. Faro a Colón

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4. Fortaleza Ozama

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5. Las Damas

17.71 MILES

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6. Hostal Nicolás de Ovando

17.71 MILES

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7. Puerta de San Diego

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8. Casa de Francia

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