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Playa Chiva
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Playa Chiva is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 82th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 110.3 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Los Tocones settlement, just 7.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa Chiva shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa La Mara, which has a rating of 8.2.
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+25
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Playa Chiva (Dominican Republic) is located outside the Los Tocones settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Chiva with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"My friends and I spent a long weekend here in early October. The living area where we stayed was roomy, exceptionally clean, and had a serene atmosphere. The two bedroom two bathroom apartment had everything we required, including a washer and dryer. The staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to assist us. The presence of the pool and the beachfront only enha..."
Shalina Thompson
"The beach is absolutely lovely with a stunning setting that is simply gorgeous. It offers a peaceful and beautiful environment, and is well-protected. The condos are also quite lovely. I must say, Coco, the property manager, is hands down the best in the entire universe."
Emily Kensington
User reviews
"My friends and I spent a long weekend here in early October. The living area where we stayed was roomy, exceptionally clean, and had a serene atmosphere. The two bedroom two bathroom apartment had everything we required, including a washer and dryer. The staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to assist us. The presence of the pool and the beachfront only enha..."
Shalina Thompson
"The beach is absolutely lovely with a stunning setting that is simply gorgeous. It offers a peaceful and beautiful environment, and is well-protected. The condos are also quite lovely. I must say, Coco, the property manager, is hands down the best in the entire universe."
Emily Kensington
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Los Tocones 9.3 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Los Tocones 9.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Samana 7.5 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Samana 5.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Los Tocones 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Samana 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Rincon 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Las Galeras 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 0.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 1.7 km
Beach surroundings
Transport
- EPS• 22.3km
- Terminal Caribe Tour...• 12.7km
Localities
- Los Tocones• 7.4km
- Santo Domingo• 110.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Chiva?
The Playa Chiva is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa Chiva?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Chiva, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa Chiva good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Chiva does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Playa Chiva good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa Chiva secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Playa Chiva?
Playa Chiva can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Chiva?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Chiva.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Chiva?
There are 183 places to stay in the Playa Chiva area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Chiva include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Chiva from parking?
The Playa Chiva has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Chiva?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Chiva is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Chiva (Dominican Republic) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Chiva (Dominican Republic) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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Bayahibe 0.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 3.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 4.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
El Valle 1.4 km
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Dominicus 0.6 km
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Rio San Juan 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sosua 0.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Friusa 5.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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