Boca Chica

Entry/Visa
Depending on which country you come from you might need a visa, however when coming from most European countries a visa is not required to enter Boca Chica. One has to bring a valid passport and will need to obtain a Tourist Card upon arrival.

Vaccines
Other than the standard vaccinations, when travelling to Boca Chica there are no special vaccinations needed.

Climate
Boca Chica’s climate is known to be Tropical; therefore it gets very hot and humid with some tropical wind throughout there. The warmest months with temperatures reaching up to 35°C are July and August; the coolest months are and December and January reaching around 30°C. Throughout the year it is constantly warm and sunny Boca Chica is also disposed to hurricanes.

Currency
The currency in Boca Chica is the Dominican Republic Peso (DOP).

Language
The official language spoken in Boca Chica is Spanish however, English is also widely spoken in the tourist centers.

Airports / Car rental
When travelling to Boca Chica it is best to fly to the airport “David’s Enrique Malek International Airport” which is located less than an hour away from Boca Chica. This airport receives international and domestic flights flying in and out on a daily basis. From there it is possible to rent a car which should be ordered in advance.

Public transport
Most areas in Boca Chica are accessible by walking, however there are also a few public transportation services such as “motoconhcos” which are motorcycle taxis. There is also the possibility of traveling to neighboring cities via public buses called “gua-gua”.

Taxis / Infrastructure
There are many taxi stands within Boca Chica where one can take a taxi, they can also be ordered though at the hotel you are staying at. “Montoconchos” are motorcycle taxis and “carros publicos / conchos” are shared taxis which are very local transportation services.

Events / Lifestyle
Boca Chica is known to provide a lot of entertainment which speaks for the lifestyle led by the local inhabitants which is friendly, relaxed and very welcoming. Most events are organized by the hotels themselves; however one festival which is widely celebrated in Boca Chica is “the Merengue Festival” which occurs in the third week of July. During this festival people dance to music, drink and eat local drinks and foods and enjoy their time.

Culinary Specialities
The food in Boca Chica is prepared with great pride; the cuisine comes from native Antillean and Creole recipes. The local foods include rice, fresh fish, a variety in seafood, meets and fresh vegetables. A local specialty is a dish called “Sancocho” which is a Spanish-style stew. Other specialties include “Mangu” which is typically served for breakfast, “Locrio” which is a Dominican rice and “Pescado con Coco” which is a local fish dish.

Sights
Boca Chica is mainly known for its beaches and this is also the main attraction within the city. There are not many cultural sights within Boca Chica as the main sights are the beaches. On the beaches there is a variety of different Water sports to do and also the possibility to go fishing. For those who want to explore some culture from the Dominican Republic can travel to the closest town and visit “Parque National Marino Golfo de Chiriquí” where one can explore Panama’s secrets.