Boca Chica
Playa Boca Chica
A shallow, coral-reef beach about 35 km from the capital, with calm, clear water. You can walk to a nearby islet, and it is the city's favorite weekend beach.
Boca Chica Bay is enclosed by coral reefs, with water usually about one meter deep, like a natural swimming pool. It suits families and non-swimmers. In the bay, you can wade or take a boat to La Matica islet. Seafood shacks and beach chairs line the sand, and fried fish with tostones (fried plantains) is a signature dish. The beach is only about 10 minutes from the airport, making it convenient before or after a flight. Weekends can be crowded and noisy, so keep valuables secure and be ready to bargain with vendors.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Caleta Underwater National Park
- Los Tres Ojos
- National Aquarium
- Faro a Colón
- Fortaleza Ozama
- Calle Las Damas
- Alcázar de Colón
- National Pantheon