Travel Guide
Vieques
Spend a Half-day of Beach and Snorkeling on Vieques
If you love beaches and snorkeling, and going some place a little different than the rest of the crowd, check out a snorkel boat trip to Vieques! Pure Adventure has a number of tours available, but this one in particular caught my eye. Their Vieques Island Beach and Snorkel Tour is an opportunity to see enjoy a little bit of Vieques both under and above the water. The Nature Reserve area on Vieques has crystal clear water that is teaming with wildlife. It was a great experience.
Beach, Nature, Snorkeling, Tour, Water Sports, East, Vieques, Adventure, With Kids
Taking the Cargo Ferry from Ceiba to Culebra or Vieques
While visitors may want to take their rental car on the ferry from the main island to Culebra or Vieques, currently, getting a vehicle spot on the cargo ferry is only available for Culebra and Vieques residents and approved supply vendors. The cargo ferry is used mainly for local transport and delivery of goods to residents on the islands. Tourists can be a passenger on a cargo/passenger ferry, but it is slower than the passenger ferry.
Catch the Ferry from Ceiba to Culebra or Vieques
The ferries that service Culebra and Vieques are operating out of the new ferry terminal in Ceiba, located in the old Roosevelt Roads Naval Base. This is a very economical way to travel to these lovely out islands, but it can have some difficulties.
Visit the Vieques Biobay by Electric Boat
While Puerto Rico has a number of bio bays, Mosquito Bay on Vieques is the brightest and most protected. It is worth planning on spending at least one night on Vieques to see it. You used to be able to get to Vieques and see the bio bay without spending the night. But that is no longer true. Now, you need to stay overnight. But that is not a bad thing … Vieques has loads of beautiful beaches, and some other interesting things to do to keep you busy. And at nightfall, an easy way to visit the bio bay is by electric boat with IslaNena Biobay Boat Tour.
Vieques: More Than Just Beaches - South Side
What do you do when you've had too much sun or are simply tired of lounging around on beautiful beaches? You take a road trip! Even though Vieques is known for it's beautiful beaches, there are still some non-beachy things you can do to pass the time. Here is a list of things you can do on the south side of Vieques that don't involve a beach blanket.
Snorkeling on Vieques
If you've spent some time on the island of Vieques, you have no doubt visited some beautiful beaches. But what do you do when you get bored of yet another gorgeous beach? You jump into the water with a mask, fins, and snorkel to see what lies beneath the waves! Here are some spots that on Vieques that we've found to be good for snorkeling. Is your favorite on the list?
Take a Hike on Vieques- Vereda Cerro Playuela
If you are looking for something to do on Vieques other than go to beaches, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has made 3 new hiking trails. Called Vereda Cerro Playuela, they opened these trails in mid-2013. The trails offer the experience of going through a few different types of forests, great views, and remote beaches that are so beautiful you will be so happy for this diversion.
Playa Grande Beach on Vieques
Vieques is known for it's beautiful, white-sand beaches with calm, sparkling blue water that are perfect for sunbathing and swimming. There are other beaches on the island that have rugged beauty and seem to go on for miles. Playa Grande is that kind of beach. It's perfect for long walks, sunbathing, and countless photo ops.
Vieques: More Than Just Beaches - North Side
What do you do when you've had too much sun or are simply tired of lounging around on beautiful beaches? You take a road trip! Even though Vieques is known for it's beautiful beaches, there are still some non-beachy things you can do to pass the time. Here is a list of things you can do on the north side of Vieques that don't involve a beach blanket.
My Favorite Beaches on Vieques
Vieques is a small island located in the Caribbean. And guess what? It is loaded with beaches! And not just any beaches - some really amazing beaches. They come in all shapes, sizes and sand colors. I bet everyone that visits Vieques has a few that stand out for them as favorites. With so many beaches to choose from, it is hard to choose which one is the best!
Experience Mosquito Bay Biobay in a Kayak
There are only a few bioluminescent bays left in the world, and Puerto Rico is fortunate enough to have three of them. Mosquito Bay in Vieques, is the brightest of the three. We visited Mosquito Bay for a kayak tour and had a great time!
Visit Playa Caracas on Vieques, With a Car or Not
Vieques is known for its remote and secluded beaches. Now, thanks to some relatively recent road improvements on Vieques, Playa Caracas (aka Red Beach) is a beautiful white-sand beach in the US Fish & Wildlife reserve that is accessible by the local public transportation. No Jeep required!
Hiking on Vieques: Cayo de Tierra
What do you do when you get tired of lying on a beach on Vieques? You go for a hike! There aren't that many places for hiking on the island, but Cayo de Tierra, at the western end of Playa Sun Bay, offers a challenging uphill walk that has some great views at the top.
Hombre de Puerto Ferro Archaeological Site
Did you know that Vieques has been a favorite stop for travelers to the Caribbean for thousands of years? Seriously … there is archaeological evidence. The skeletal remains of a 4000 year old man, El Hombre de Puerto Ferro, were found on Vieques in 1991, surrounded by large boulders.
Hunting Sea Glass in Vieques
Sea glass or beach glass collecting has been a long tradition in my family. I have many fond memories of going to the beach with my grandmother and hunting for sea glass with her. I enjoy continuing this tradition whenever I go to a beach. Some beaches in Puerto Rico are better than others for finding these sea-tumbled treasures, and Vieques has some really nice sea glass beaches.
Explore Playa Grande Sugar Plantation and Mill Ruins on Vieques
Vieques is most popular for its bright biobay, and for its many lovely, unspoiled beaches. But there are other less-visited sites that are interesting. The ruins of the Central Playa Grande Sugar Mill is one of those sites.
Playa Negra: Black Sand on Vieques
Vieques is probably most well known for its beaches, many of which have beautiful white sand. But there is one little beach that has black sand, called Playa Negra. You need to walk a path for about 20 mins to get there, but it is so worth the effort.
Puerto Ferro Berdiales Lighthouse Ruins in Vieques
When I was looking for non-beach things to do during a recent trip to Vieques, I came across the Puerto Ferro Lighthouse ruins. Commissioned in 1896, and abandoned in 1926, these ruins are perched atop dramatic cliffs, offering a spectacular view of beaches and the southern coast of Vieques.
Geocaching - Hunt for Hidden "Treasure"
What do you get when you cross scavenger hunts with GPS technology? The "sport" called Geocaching. You can grab your GPS unit and try to find one of the 350 treasures hidden around Puerto Rico. You may be pleasantly surprised by what else you discover about the island during your hunt.
Beach, Hiking, Nature, Rain Forest, Rainy Day, Central, Culebra, East, North, Old San Juan, South, Vieques, West, Adventure, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
300 Miles of Beaches - How to Find Yours
Being an island, Puerto Rico has more than 300 miles of beaches, including the out-islands and cays. That’s one beach to explore and enjoy for each day of the year. There is a perfect beach for everyone - it all depends your idea of the perfect beach. Luckily, almost all the beaches in Puerto Rico are open to the general public.
Beach, Nature, Culebra, East, Metro, North, South, Vieques, West, Budget, First Timer
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