Vieques Location Guide

The Vieques Guide provides this Location Guide to share a few glimpses of what you can expect to see during your vacation on Vieques.

Vieques possesses some of the most amazing natural wonders you will ever see: Pristine beaches, dozens of unique ecological sites and an enchanted Bioluminescent Bay.

Vieques also has a diverse and rich cultural history which continues to this day.

In-between the azul Atlantic and turquoise Caribbean, Vieques offers nearly endless places to explore and new things to discover.

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Vieques Beaches

Sun Bay: With amenities and easy access, Sun Bay is a great beach for visitors.
Media Luna: Powder-fine sand and a shallow, tranquil bay for complete relaxation.
Navio Beach: Wedged between rough cliffs with waves perfect for bodysurfing.
Blue Beach/Playa Chiva: A secluded beach with exceptional snorkeling reefs around Cayo Chiva.
Red Beach/Playa Caracas: A large white-sand beach with easy access and excellent snorkeling.
Garcia Beach/Playuela: Off the beaten path! Private, with snorkeling around a tiny cayo.
Green Beach/Punta Arenas: A peaceful, secluded shore with views of the Puerto Rico mainland.
Gringo Beach/Playa Gallito: Easily accessible beach, great for a picnic or a good swim.
Playa Grande: A near-endless stretch of sand; rough seas but great beachcombing.
Esperanza Cayos: The two small Cayos (islands) near Esperanza are there to explore.
Playa del Cocal: Wild horses, coconut palms and gently rolling Caribbean waves.
Playa Voltios: A unique beach with splendid sunsets and views of Culebra Island.
Playa Negra: Very secluded beach with a long stretch of black volcanic sand.
Punta Vaca: A rough coast near Playa Grande with high sea cliffs.

Vieques Landmarks

Lancha/Ferry: The Ferry in Isabel II is a common way for travelers to reach Vieques.
Esperanza Malecon: "The Strip" in Esperanza offers food, shopping and a leisurely stroll.
Mosquito Pier: Take a ride on a pier that extends one mile into the Vieques Sound.
Mulle Cana (Sugarcane Pier): A pier once used to load sugarcane is now used by fisherman and divers.

Natural Wonders of Vieques

Bioluminescent Bay: A swim in Mosquito Bay's glowing waters is a magical experience.
Ceiba Tree: See a 400 year old Ceiba, here at the time of the Spanish explorers.
Laguna Kiani: A wide lagoon, ringed in mangrove forest, abounds with marine life.
Mt. Pirata: At 301 meters, Mt. Pirata is the highest point on Vieques.

Vieques Historic Locations