En esta área protegida se puede practicar kayaking, dar pequeños paseos en botes, hacer senderismo y observar las aves a través de los manglares y humedales. Sólo la laguna m
ide 3 km2 (1.15 mi2).
Pesca & Navegación En Boca Chica
Boca Chica es el destino principal de navegación del sur de la República Dominicana; es el hogar del Club Náutico de Santo Domingo, con su Escuela de Navegación que está abierta al público en general. Durante todo el año hay instrucción de primera clase disponible, por lo que si desea tomar clases con instructores, le recomendamos que reserve con anticipación ya que éste es un club privado. Boca Chica fue el escenario de las competencias de navegación de los Juegos Panamericanos del 2003 y del Campeonato Mundial de Optimist en 2011. El Club Náutico de Santo Domingo también organiza varios torneos internacionales de pesca durante el año y, el Zar-Par Marina, al lado del Club Náutico, ofrece servicios a los pescadores deportivos y cubre las necesidades de los navegantes. Ambas instalaciones se encuentran en Playa Andrés, en el lado occidental de la playa de Boca Chica.
En Punta Cana, desde marzo hasta septiembre, se celebran los torneos de pesca de pez espada blanco y azul, y de pez vela. El Club de Regatas de Cabeza de Toro, el Cap Cana Marina y la Marina Puntacana son las bases principales de los aficionados a la pesca deportiva.
Es una playa muy popular entre turistas. Ésta cuenta con la certificación europea “Bandera Azul” que garantiza que la playa se encuentre siempre en las mejores condiciones. Cabeza de Toro Yacht Club es el punto de partida para los paseos y los torneos de pesca.
Fishing
Recognized fishing destinations in the DR include Bayahíbe, a village founded by fishermen in the 19th century, as well as Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, and Samaná, all of which offer sports fishing with the possibility of hooking marlin, barracuda, and dorado or mahi mahi, among others. Freshwater river fishing is popular in La Romana, and in Río San Juan, to catch snooker or wahoo. Reef trolling and deep sea fishing opportunities abound along the reefs of Cabarete and Sosúa.
Fishing tournaments are popular in the Punta Cana, La Romana and Bayahíbe areas, when it gets lively with beachside music, and plenty of fresh catch cooked on site. A great way to experience traditional fishing is to find the fishing cooperative in your chosen destination, and learn from the best.
While you can dip in our waters year round, the best time to dive is between June and September, when the waters are calm and offer good visibility—optimal conditions for immersion. Year-round sea temperatures range between 24°C to 29°C (75°F and 84°F), allowing diving even in the middle of the North American “winter,” when temperatures hover around 25°C (77°F).
From local fishermen who head out every morning to return with the day’s catch, to sports fishing centers who take visitors out to see the abundant waters off these southeastern shores, this is an angler’s paradise.
La Romana is an ideal base for sports fishers; deep sea or river fishing trips are available year-round from the marina, though the best season ranges from February through May to hook marlin, barracuda, kingfish, sailfish, or river snooker.
Kayaking, fishing, hiking, boating, and bird watching through a tunnel of mangroves: these are a handful of activities to enjoy on the Laguna de Bávaro-home to reptiles and flora.
Playa Cabeza de Toro is popular with tourists who stay at a number of on-site resorts. The area’s calm, bay-like waters are ideal for snorkeling and fishing.
Sailing & Fishing In Boca Chica
Boca Chica is the prime sailing destination for the south of the Dominican Republic. It is home to the Santo Domingo Yacht Club, with its Sailing School that is open to the general public. Calling ahead is recommended to reserve lessons with the instructors since this is a private club. World-class instruction is available all year round. Boca Chica was the site of the sailing events for the Pan American Games 2003 and the World Optimist Championships in 2011. The Santo Domingo Yacht Club also organizes several international fishing tournaments during the year. The Zar-Par Marina, next to the Yacht Club, also serves sports fishermen and boating needs. Both facilities are located at Playa Andrés, on the western side of Boca Chica beach.
