Best of Vieques

Dave And Michelle
Dave And Michelle
Best of Vieques

Dining Out

Our favorite places to eat on Vieques.
Upscale, fabulous cuisine on the Malecon in Esperanza. Pricey but worth it. Reservations required.
41 locals recommend
El Quenepo Vieques
148 Calle Flamboyan
41 locals recommend
Upscale, fabulous cuisine on the Malecon in Esperanza. Pricey but worth it. Reservations required.
Excellent barbeque in a fun setting.
40 locals recommend
Tin Box
40 locals recommend
Excellent barbeque in a fun setting.
Worth the wait! Authentic Puerto Rican food - try the mofongo or trifongo, delicious! Just don't be in a rush, its island time!
Vieques Food Park
Worth the wait! Authentic Puerto Rican food - try the mofongo or trifongo, delicious! Just don't be in a rush, its island time!
Italian in the Caribbean! Open air restaurant, service can be slow, but worth the wait. Soak up some local ambiance while you are there.
30 locals recommend
Mama Mia
Calle Antonio Mellado
30 locals recommend
Italian in the Caribbean! Open air restaurant, service can be slow, but worth the wait. Soak up some local ambiance while you are there.
Delicious pizza and great atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Taverna
453 Calle Carlos Lebrum
11 locals recommend
Delicious pizza and great atmosphere.
Great food - try the fish tacos! Casual friendly atmosphere right on the Malecón. We prefer the downstairs dining area.
29 locals recommend
Bananas
142 Calle Flamboyan
29 locals recommend
Great food - try the fish tacos! Casual friendly atmosphere right on the Malecón. We prefer the downstairs dining area.

Things to Do

A trip to the world's brightest Bioluminescent Bay (Mosquito Bay, Vieques) is a must for your time on Vieques! We recommend JAK watersports for their clear bottom kayaks, excellent tour guides, and constellation talks if the night is clear. Cash or charge, trip is rain or shine. On the ride over to the bay you will learn the science behind the glow.
Jak Water Sports Bioluminescent Tour
107-35 Calle Flamboyan
A trip to the world's brightest Bioluminescent Bay (Mosquito Bay, Vieques) is a must for your time on Vieques! We recommend JAK watersports for their clear bottom kayaks, excellent tour guides, and constellation talks if the night is clear. Cash or charge, trip is rain or shine. On the ride over to the bay you will learn the science behind the glow.
A little bit of a hike, can be muddy so wear water shoes and bug spray. Worth it for the beautiful, magnetic black sand that washes down from the hillsides. Fabulous views from this beach as well!
71 locals recommend
Black Sand Beach
71 locals recommend
A little bit of a hike, can be muddy so wear water shoes and bug spray. Worth it for the beautiful, magnetic black sand that washes down from the hillsides. Fabulous views from this beach as well!
Vieques was once home to five sugar mills. The jungle is taking over the remains of the Playa Grande Sugar Mill since it was abandoned in the 1940's. Explore on your own, but be careful and please respect the property. Contact the Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust in Esperanza to arrange for an informative tour 787-741-8850. Or, explore on your own, but please be careful of your own safety and respect the site.
14 locals recommend
Sugar Mills Ruins/ Playa Grande
Calle Vieques
14 locals recommend
Vieques was once home to five sugar mills. The jungle is taking over the remains of the Playa Grande Sugar Mill since it was abandoned in the 1940's. Explore on your own, but be careful and please respect the property. Contact the Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust in Esperanza to arrange for an informative tour 787-741-8850. Or, explore on your own, but please be careful of your own safety and respect the site.
12 locals recommend
Parque de la Ceiba de Vieques
Puerto Rico 200
12 locals recommend
Great snorkeling tour!
15 locals recommend
Black Beard Vieques
53 Calle Antonio Mellado
15 locals recommend
Great snorkeling tour!

Vehicle Rentals

Great, friendly service. New reliable vehicles.
31 locals recommend
Maritza's Car Rental, Inc.
Puerto Rico 201
31 locals recommend
Great, friendly service. New reliable vehicles.
20 locals recommend
Vieques Car Rental
Puerto Rico 200
20 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Avis Rent-A-Car
16 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Coqui Car Rental
571 Cll Plinio Peterson
10 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Island Car Rental
Puerto Rico 200
8 locals recommend
For our guests who prefer a scooter or utv
11 locals recommend
Scooters for Rent by Vieques Inc.
11 locals recommend
For our guests who prefer a scooter or utv
9 locals recommend
Vieques UTV Rental
9 locals recommend

Our Favorite Beaches

This beach is really named "Navío" Must see secluded beach we love for its crashing surf and the sea cave you can get to during low tide.
9 locals recommend
Navio
9 locals recommend
This beach is really named "Navío" Must see secluded beach we love for its crashing surf and the sea cave you can get to during low tide.
Perfect quiet gentle beach for the little ones!
22 locals recommend
Media Luna Beach
22 locals recommend
Perfect quiet gentle beach for the little ones!
Playa La Chiva is located in the National Wildlife Reserve. Choose a numbered pull-off spot (our favorites are the early teens). Pavilions with picnic tables and your own piece of paradise.
44 locals recommend
La Chiva
44 locals recommend
Playa La Chiva is located in the National Wildlife Reserve. Choose a numbered pull-off spot (our favorites are the early teens). Pavilions with picnic tables and your own piece of paradise.
Playa Caracas has pavilions with picnic tables and a restroom. Beautiful beach.
55 locals recommend
Playa Caracas
55 locals recommend
Playa Caracas has pavilions with picnic tables and a restroom. Beautiful beach.
Long drive but beautiful beach for exploring and snorkeling. Beautiful Eagle Rays and tropical fish easily spotted here!
11 locals recommend
Punta Arenas
11 locals recommend
Long drive but beautiful beach for exploring and snorkeling. Beautiful Eagle Rays and tropical fish easily spotted here!

Groceries

Great little grocery store on the main corner of Esperanza.
La Tienda Verde
Calle Flamboyan
Great little grocery store on the main corner of Esperanza.

City advice

Getting around

Getting to Vieques

Option 1: Easiest/Most Expensive - direct flight from San Juan's international airport (SJU) to Vieques. 25 min flight; $150-$200pp/way. Option 2: 20 minute taxi ride ($15) from SJU to nearby Isla Grande Airport - 30-minute flight, about $75pp/way. Options 3&4: 1-hour publico ride to Ceiba, ($80-100 total for 6-8 passengers) 10 min flight from the Ceiba airport to Vieques, $40 pp/way. OR Ferry from Ceiba - costs $2-5 pp/way (plus service charge if ordered online), Plan on 2-3 hrs. total for waiting/boarding/sailing. See schedule & advanced tickets at porferry.com
Don't miss

Another great biobay tour option:

Taino Aqua Adventures - Completely clear kayaks: tainoaquaadventures.com 787-349-6964 Tours meets at El Blok
Getting around

More Car Rental Options

Joel Hernandez: (787)444-6967 We have inexpensive island cars for rent at $50 per day. All with a/c and ready to go... Urban E Toys- Electric Beach Scooters (939)335-5551