All-Inclusive Resort on Boca Chica Beach

Just a quarter-mile offshore at Boca Chica Beach, a half-moon-shaped reef surrounds a cove, creating natural saltwater swimming pools. The clear, calm waters—fed by a series of underground springs—have depths of only 3–4 feet, and contrast sharply with the deep, azure blue of the rest of the sea. Paired with fine white sands, these pools have made Boca Chica one of the most popular beaches in the Dominican Republic. Don Juan Beach Resort’s pastel buildings sit right on the shoreline, facing the sea and surrounded by coconut and almond trees.

With the resort’s all-inclusive package, everything is taken care of, including house alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, all meals, and snacks. There’s never a shortage of activities, either—windsurfing, sailing, and tennis are free for guests, and the hotel provides all necessary equipment. The resort also offers free bicycles.

In the morning, you can watch the sun rise from your deluxe room’s balcony, which overlooks the ocean or the resort's lush tropical garden. Cool off at the giant outdoor pool steps from the beach while sitting atop built-in underwater benches or sipping tropical drinks from one of two pool bars. Exchange flip-flops for heels or moon boots to dine at the reservations-only La Caleta Restaurant, where you can watch the sun set.

Boca Chica: Famous White Beaches Close to Santo Domingo

Boca Chica is located on the southeastern shore of the Dominican Republic. The capital city, Santo Domingo, is just a 30-minute drive away, but Boca Chica draws vacationers year round in search of perpetual sun and partying. By day, you can sleep on the sand or rent a banana boat and tour the sea; by night, dance parties abound at local bars and restaurants.

Santo Domingo, Boca Chica’s calmer counterpart, is rich with history—it’s the oldest European city in the Americas, and its streets are famous for being narrow, cobblestoned, and twisty. If you're heading here, check out Alcazar de Colon, the home and museum of Christopher Columbus's family, built in 1514 and located in the Colonial Zone of the city. The first cathedral built in the Americas also has its home here.