Boca Chica is a small beach town near Santo Domingo city. It is known for its beach, with its white sand and sheltered waters. In the shallow bay, the mangrove-covered islet La Matica is an habitat for birds. Coral reefs and submerged shipwrecks feature at La Caleta Underwater Park, west of town. Calle Duarte, the main street, is pedestrian-only in the evenings and has lively nightlife.