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Boca Chica Land for Sale

Boca Chica Land Market Overview

Boca Chica is a municipality of approximately 167,000 people in Santo Domingo province, located about 30 kilometers east of the capital. The town is known for its popular public beach, a nearly mile-long stretch of white sand protected by a coral reef that creates calm, shallow turquoise waters often compared to a natural swimming pool. Its proximity to Santo Domingo and Las Americas International Airport makes it one of the country's busiest beach destinations, with a mix of all-inclusive resorts, beachfront restaurants, and a notable Italian immigrant community.

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Common Questions About Buying in Boca Chica

Boca Chica's beach features a natural coral reef that forms a half-circle barrier across the entire bay, creating a giant saltwater lagoon with an average depth of just one meter. The reef filters and calms the Caribbean waters, making Boca Chica one of the safest swimming beaches in the country — especially popular with families and young children. The shallow, crystal-clear water stretches for over a kilometer along soft white sand.
Boca Chica is just 30 kilometers east of Santo Domingo and only a 5 to 10 minute drive from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). This proximity makes it the closest beach destination to both the capital and the airport — popular as a weekend getaway for Santo Domingo residents and as a convenient stopover for travelers. The Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo is approximately 30 minutes by car.
Boca Chica offers beachfront condos and apartments (many in modern developments with ocean views), residential villas in gated communities like Costa Marina Garden, and development land. One-bedroom ocean-view condos start around $127,000, while two-bedroom units range from $173,000 to $219,000. Furnished villas can be found from approximately $105,000. The market caters to both vacationers seeking beach proximity and investors targeting the Santo Domingo weekend-rental market.
Beyond the beach, Boca Chica offers La Caleta Underwater Park for scuba diving, beach volleyball courts, sailing, and deep-sea fishing. The nearby Mirador del Este park provides green space and recreational facilities. Juan Dolio's golf courses are a short drive east, and Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with restaurants, museums, and nightlife — is within 30 minutes.
Yes. The Dominican Republic grants foreigners the same property ownership rights as Dominican citizens. You can purchase land, condos, villas, or commercial properties in your own name with full fee-simple title — no special permits, local partners, or government approval required. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the buying process, see our guide to buying property in the DR.
No. There is no residency or visa requirement to purchase property. You can buy real estate on a tourist visa, and the process typically takes 30 to 60 days from offer to title registration. In fact, owning property can actually help you qualify for Dominican residency if you choose to apply later. Our buying guide covers the full process.
Budget approximately 3.5% to 5% of the purchase price in total closing costs. The largest component is the 3% property transfer tax, assessed on the government-appraised value. Legal fees for title search, documentation, and attorney services typically add 1% to 1.5%. There is no VAT on residential property transfers. Properties in CONFOTUR-approved projects may be exempt from the transfer tax entirely.
CONFOTUR (Law 158-01) is a Dominican government incentive program that grants up to 15 years of tax exemptions for properties in approved tourism developments. Qualifying buyers are exempt from the 3% property transfer tax at closing and the 1% annual property tax (IPI) for the duration of the benefit period. The exemption is tied to the development project, not the buyer. Learn more in our detailed CONFOTUR guide.

Local Resources in Boca Chica

  • Veterans Health Clinic (Vethci)

    Private clinic providing medical care to U.S. veterans through the VA Veterans Abroad Medical Program

  • Farmacia Carol

    Major pharmacy chain with a location at Las Americas Airport in the Boca Chica municipality

  • Ole Supermarket

    Large supermarket with imported goods, international wines, and cafeteria

  • Aprezio

    Discount supermarket chain (Grupo Ramos) with a wide selection of local and imported essentials

  • Playa Boca Chica

    Calm, shallow white-sand beach on Bahia Andres with watersports and beachfront dining

  • Tropical Sea Divers

    PADI dive center offering scuba courses, wreck dives, and snorkeling excursions

  • La Matica and Los Pinos Islands

    Small tropical islands in the bay reachable by short boat trip

  • Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)

    Approximately 10 minutes by car

  • Caribe Tours

    Long-distance bus service to Santo Domingo and other cities

  • DGII

    National tax authority for property and income taxes

  • Direccion General de Migracion

    Immigration office for visa and residency

  • EdeEste

    Electricity distribution for the eastern region including Boca Chica

  • INAPA

    National water and sewer service provider for Boca Chica