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.
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El Quenepo Vieques
148 Calle FlamboyanUpscale, fabulous cuisine on the Malecon in Esperanza. Pricey but worth it. Reservations required.
Tin Box
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.
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Mama Mia
Calle Antonio MelladoItalian in the Caribbean! Open air restaurant, service can be slow, but worth the wait. Soak up some local ambiance while you are there.
Taverna
453 Calle Carlos LebrumDelicious pizza and great atmosphere.
Great food - try the fish tacos! Casual friendly atmosphere right on the Malecón. We prefer the downstairs dining area.
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Bananas
142 Calle FlamboyanGreat 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 FlamboyanA 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!
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Black Sand Beach
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.
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Sugar Mills Ruins/ Playa Grande
Calle ViequesVieques 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.
Parque de la Ceiba de Vieques
Puerto Rico 200Black Beard Vieques
53 Calle Antonio MelladoGreat snorkeling tour!
Vehicle Rentals
Maritza's Car Rental, Inc.
Puerto Rico 201Great, friendly service. New reliable vehicles.
Vieques Car Rental
Puerto Rico 200Avis Rent-A-Car
Coqui Car Rental
571 Cll Plinio PetersonIsland Car Rental
Puerto Rico 200Scooters for Rent by Vieques Inc.
For our guests who prefer a scooter or utv
Vieques UTV Rental
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.
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Navio
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.
Media Luna Beach
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.
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La Chiva
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.
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Playa Caracas
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!
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Punta Arenas
Long drive but beautiful beach for exploring and snorkeling. Beautiful Eagle Rays and tropical fish easily spotted here!
Groceries
La Tienda Verde
Calle FlamboyanGreat little grocery store on the main corner of Esperanza.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
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
Ungaphuthelwa
Another great biobay tour option:
Taino Aqua Adventures - Completely clear kayaks: tainoaquaadventures.com
787-349-6964
Tours meets at El Blok
Ukuzulazula
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