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Further out, Islas Secas have reefs and clear water.\r\n\r\nFrom about July to October, look for humpback whales on the crossings.\r\n\r\nWalk the trails on Isla Boca Brava, look for howler monkeys, and go kayaking or fishing.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Island tours | Marine park\r\nSnorkelling | Reefs\r\nWhales | About July to October\r\nBoca Brava | Trails and monkeys","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Boca Chica","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Swimming from the village and the sunsets are free.\r\n\r\nWalking the village costs nothing.\r\n\r\nBoat trips cost money.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Swimming | Free\r\nSunsets | Free\r\nVillage | Free\r\nDock | Free","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Boca Chica","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Small restaurants serve fresh fish, rice and patacones for \u20ac5 to \u20ac9.\r\n\r\nThere are few shops, so bring snacks from David.\r\n\r\nA 10 per cent tip is usual in restaurants; check the bill first, as some add it.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Fresh fish | \u20ac5\u20139\r\nPatacones | Fried plantain\r\nShops | Few\r\nSnacks | Bring from David","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Boca Chica","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"There is no nightlife: dinner, a drink at your lodge and the stars.\r\n\r\nA beer costs \u20ac1.50 to \u20ac3.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Lodge bars | Quiet\r\nStars | Clear skies\r\nEarly nights | Boat trips\r\nBeer | \u20ac1.50\u20133","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Boca Chica","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Buses run from David to Horconcitos, then a taxi or local bus to Boca Chica (about an hour in total). 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