I Love Vieques!
Island Main Towns and Shopping areas
In Esperanza you will have the convenience of great restaurants, bars, and shopping all along the Malecon which runs along the Caribbean Sea. Don't miss this hot one stop spot
34 locals recommend
Esperanza
In Esperanza you will have the convenience of great restaurants, bars, and shopping all along the Malecon which runs along the Caribbean Sea. Don't miss this hot one stop spot
Our main town in VIeques, we refer to this area just as “town” - “
Many little shops, spas, great restaurants and eateries along the strip.
8 locals recommend
Isabel Segunda
Our main town in VIeques, we refer to this area just as “town” - “
Many little shops, spas, great restaurants and eateries along the strip.
Sightseeing
Just a few of the must see landmarks on Island.
Vieques National Wildlife Refuge
State Rd 997 km 3.2Best Beaches in the Caribbean
A must see experience while on Island - we are in the Guinness World Book of Records, for the brightest in the world!
Book your tour, and plan your trip around the phase of the moon. Best to do on a new moon cycle and avoid a full moon cycle. So many wonderful tour guides to go with, I love and recommend Nelson and Pricilla and Damien with
The Pirate Bio Bay Tours and Rental
Thepiratebiobay . com
787 / 436 / 6082
384 locals recommend
Bahía Bioluminiscente
A must see experience while on Island - we are in the Guinness World Book of Records, for the brightest in the world!
Book your tour, and plan your trip around the phase of the moon. Best to do on a new moon cycle and avoid a full moon cycle. So many wonderful tour guides to go with, I love and recommend Nelson and Pricilla and Damien with
The Pirate Bio Bay Tours and Rental
Thepiratebiobay . com
787 / 436 / 6082
Black Sand Beach
Must visit the black sand beach - Playa Negra
Old Spanish Fort Museum
El Fortín Conde de Mirasol, also known as Fuerte de Vieques, is a fort built in 1845 located in the town of Isabel Segunda in Vieques, an island municipality of Puerto Rico. In 1991, the fort was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.
38 locals recommend
Fortin Conde de Mirasol Museum
Calle El FuerteOld Spanish Fort Museum
El Fortín Conde de Mirasol, also known as Fuerte de Vieques, is a fort built in 1845 located in the town of Isabel Segunda in Vieques, an island municipality of Puerto Rico. In 1991, the fort was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.
Old Lighthouse the path to see, is at the entrance to the Fish and Wildlife Reserve
16 locals recommend
Puerto Ferro Lighthouse
Old Lighthouse the path to see, is at the entrance to the Fish and Wildlife Reserve
Make sure to book and take a guided tour to our sugar mill ruins historical site
Tours can be booked with
Damien with The Pirate Bio Bay Tours and Rentals
787 / 905 /0377
or visit our local Vieques Conservation Trust located in Esperanza to see their schedule of given tours
14 locals recommend
Sugar Mills Ruins/ Playa Grande
Calle ViequesMake sure to book and take a guided tour to our sugar mill ruins historical site
Tours can be booked with
Damien with The Pirate Bio Bay Tours and Rentals
787 / 905 /0377
or visit our local Vieques Conservation Trust located in Esperanza to see their schedule of given tours
Beaches
All our beaches are spectacular and too many to list! But here are a few of our favorites
Playa Caracas - also known as Red Beach
Must see beach, most photographed beach on the island of Vieques - white powder sand and turquoise ocean
55 locals recommend
Playa Caracas
Playa Caracas - also known as Red Beach
Must see beach, most photographed beach on the island of Vieques - white powder sand and turquoise ocean
Gorgeous Public beach area consisting of Sun Bay, Media Luna and the famous Navio Beach - entrance cost $4 per day
22 locals recommend
Playa Sun Bay
Gorgeous Public beach area consisting of Sun Bay, Media Luna and the famous Navio Beach - entrance cost $4 per day
Playa La Chiva also known as Blue Beach
A strip of beach with pull of paths of parking. One of the local favorites
44 locals recommend
La Chiva
Playa La Chiva also known as Blue Beach
A strip of beach with pull of paths of parking. One of the local favorites
Playa Grande
Wildlife Refuge Beach great for exploring
Grocery Shopping
In Vieques we have 3 Supermercados (grocery stores)
And many Colmados located throughout the island (mini markets kinda like a bodega)
I will list a few, but too many to list all!
Colmado - mini market with everything you can possibly need located in Isabel Segunda
7 locals recommend
Family Market Vieques Centro Ahorros
102 C. Muñoz RiveraColmado - mini market with everything you can possibly need located in Isabel Segunda
Mambo General Store
Carretera Destino-EsperanzaColmado located in Destino
Supermercado (Supermarket) Morales
13 Calle Baldorioty de CastroSupermercado located in Isabel Segunda
Superdescuentos Morales Market
Puerto Rico 200Supermercado located on Carr 200 in Monte Santo
Vieques Fruits & Grocery Market
Puerto Rico 997Fruits and Produce Market located on Carr 997 just outside of town
La Tienda Verde
Calle FlamboyanFood scene
Too many wonderful restaurants, roadside eateries, and food trucks too list! But here are a few favorites
Great Puerto Rican food located in Isabel Segunda
https://biekesbistro.com/
35 locals recommend
Biekes Bistro
Great Puerto Rican food located in Isabel Segunda
https://biekesbistro.com/
Great Puerto Rican Food and nice outdoor seating. Located in Isabell Segunda
https://www.facebook.com/casanativo/
8 locals recommend
Casa Nativo
Great Puerto Rican Food and nice outdoor seating. Located in Isabell Segunda
https://www.facebook.com/casanativo/
Feel like you are sitting in the rainforest, great sushi, bbq, happy hour and they grow their own greens. A true Caribbean eatery experience. Go for their fresh squeezed juices, my fav: fresh watermelon martini
https://www.facebook.com/TinBoxVQS/
40 locals recommend
Tin Box
Feel like you are sitting in the rainforest, great sushi, bbq, happy hour and they grow their own greens. A true Caribbean eatery experience. Go for their fresh squeezed juices, my fav: fresh watermelon martini
https://www.facebook.com/TinBoxVQS/
Great fun outdoor place and go for the 32oz $10 Mojitos!
Located in Esperanza
https://www.facebook.com/colmadorobin/
8 locals recommend
Robin’s Mojito Bar & Grill
Calle FlamboyanGreat fun outdoor place and go for the 32oz $10 Mojitos!
Located in Esperanza
https://www.facebook.com/colmadorobin/
Beautiful boutique hotel with a wonderful restaurant
Located in Esperanza - great breakfast too
Reservation needed
http://www.elquenepovieques.com/
31 locals recommend
El Blok Hotel
158 Calle FlamboyanBeautiful boutique hotel with a wonderful restaurant
Located in Esperanza - great breakfast too
Reservation needed
http://www.elquenepovieques.com/
Coqui Fire Cafe in Isabel Segunda - great twist on mexican classics with a Caribbean flare - save room for their unique cheese cakes, and try each of their 13 varieties of homemade hot sauces
Reservations needed
https://www.facebook.com/CoquiFire/
53 locals recommend
Coqui Fire Cafe
443 Calle Carlos LebrumCoqui Fire Cafe in Isabel Segunda - great twist on mexican classics with a Caribbean flare - save room for their unique cheese cakes, and try each of their 13 varieties of homemade hot sauces
Reservations needed
https://www.facebook.com/CoquiFire/
El Resuelve located on rte 997. Great authentic Puerto Rican roadside eatery don't miss
9 locals recommend
El Resuelve de Carmen
El Resuelve located on rte 997. Great authentic Puerto Rican roadside eatery don't miss
Rincon Del Sabor - food truck park
breakfast lunch dinner and they deliver
located on Carr 200
13 locals recommend
Rincon Del Sabor
Puerto Rico 200Rincon Del Sabor - food truck park
breakfast lunch dinner and they deliver
located on Carr 200
Buen Provecho
119 C. Muñoz RiveraMust stop place for amazing breakfast, and lunches
This great little hidden gem of a coffee candy shop! Located just off the main drag in Isabel. A must try for great coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and everything in between
Marshmallow Candy & Coffee
Calle Carlos LebrumThis great little hidden gem of a coffee candy shop! Located just off the main drag in Isabel. A must try for great coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and everything in between
Duffy's Esperanza
140 Calle Flamboyan
Bananas
142 Calle FlamboyanRising Roost
110 C. Muñoz Rivera
El Quenepo Vieques
148 Calle FlamboyanFine Dining, amazing food, and upscale experience
Bili
144 Calle FlamboyanCity advice
Getting around
Reserve your Vehicle Rental asap 10% Discount
Vehicles book up fast here in Vieques, so please book with Maritza's Car Rental as soon as you secure your travel reservation.
We offer a 10% discount on your rental vehicle, by booking with Maritza's Car Rental, the longest standing agency on the island. Locally owned, award winning customer service, and courtesy van pick up and drop off. And best pricing on the Island.
Please call or email directly to reserve your vehicle, tell them you are staying with Michele, give the property name and the discount will be applied.
787-741-0078
maritzascarrental@gmail.com
Getting around
Airlines: Vieques Air Link, Cape Air, Aereo Taxi
We recommend that you book your flight to Vieques early. We discourage taking the ferry, as our ferry has frequent delays and issues
There are flights from 3 different airports to Vieques; you can fly from San Juan International Airport (SJU), Isla Grande Airport (SIG), or Ceiba Airport (RVR).
The flights are short (30 minutes from SJU, 20 minutes from SIG, and 10 minutes from RVR)
Pricing varies
The Airlines with scheduled routes include: Vieques Air Link and Cape Air
Chartered flights are available as well:
Vieques Air Link, Aereo Taxi, and Air Flamenco
Don't miss
ViequesTravel.com
Vieques Travel Website and free App - the best guide for travel plans and all the updated info on what to see and do while here on island
VIeques travel.com
And be sure to like us on facebook: I <3 vieques
also
Vieques Insider - viequesinsider.com
Don't miss
Snorkeling in Vieques
Do not miss out on booking a snorkel tour on your visit to Vieques. Mark that "swim with a turtle" off of your bucket list! Damien with Vieques Snorkel Tours is the best!
Contact Damien directly at 787 / 905 / 0377 and at veiquessnorkeltours . com