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El Blok

Esperanza, South Shore

A design-focused hotel on Esperanza’s Malecón, with balconies and a lively village setting.

Sleeps 4

$$$

The Villa at Encantada Vieques

Esperanza

Encantada is a private coastal estate near Esperanza with two homes for group stays and wedding weekends, plus sunset walks and seaside swings along Playa Coco.

Sleeps 16

$$$$

Villa Chavaniac

Isabel Segunda, North Shore

Seven bedrooms and sweeping ocean views. Stay in Bravos de Boston.

Sleeps 14

$$$$

Casa Vieques

Esperanza, Inland

Two king bedrooms and a private saltwater infinity pool. Stay in Esperanza.

Sleeps 4

The Palm Cottage

North Shore

A three-bedroom cottage on the Palm Cottages compound. Stay in Bravos de Boston.

Sleeps 6

$$$

The Pool Cottage at Palm Cottages

North Shore

Two bedrooms and two bathrooms at Palm Cottages. Stay in Bravos de Boston.

Sleeps 4

$$$

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Beaches

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Playa Novillo

The Refuge

A white-sand refuge beach reached by a hiking trail, suited to travelers who enjoy combining coastal scenery with a walk.

Playa Negra (Negrita) / Black Sand Beach

South Shore

A short woodland walk leads to Playa Negra, where black mineral sand swirls through golden sand beneath weathered coastal cliffs.

Airport Beach & North Coast Coves

North Shore

Airport Beach and the coves along Route 200 toward the former W offer golden sand, coastal views, and more places to reach the north shore.

Gallito Beach (Gringo Beach)

North Shore

A golden-sand cove between rocky points on Vieques’ north coast, with easy roadside access and swimming and snorkeling in calm conditions.

Cofi Beach “Seaglass” Beach

Isabel Segunda, North Shore

A small beach in Isabel Segunda, with colorful sea glass, harbor views, and an easy-to-combine visit to town.

Ceiba Tree Beaches

North Shore, West End

A series of north-facing beach stops along the coastal road from Vieques’ Ceiba Tree toward the back of the airport.

Activities

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Playa Grande Sugar Plantation Ruins

Inland, South Shore

Historic sugar plantation ruins at Playa Grande, overgrown with tropical vegetation. Walk the trail yourself or book a guided tour.

Free & Open

El Malecon, Esperanza, Vieques, Puerto Rico

Esperanza, South Shore

Esperanza’s waterfront strip on the south coast, with restaurants, local artists, a family-friendly beach nearby and sunsets over the water.

Free & Open

The Vieques Ceiba Tree Park

North Shore

A centuries-old ceiba tree and community-built nature park in Mosquito, with shady grounds, informative posters and a short walk to Mosquito Pier.

Free & Open

Punta Mulas Lighthouse

Isabel Segunda, North Shore

Restored 1895 lighthouse above Isabel Segunda, now a small free museum with a landscaped garden and views of the harbor, the north shore and Puerto Rico.

Free & Open

Fortin Conde de Mirasol

Isabel Segunda, North Shore

The last Spanish fort built in the Americas. Interior of the fort is currently closed to the public.

Free & Open

Laguna Kiani

North Shore, West End

One of the best bird-watching spots on the island.

Free & Open

Eateries

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Placita at El Blok

Esperanza

One of Vieques’ top fine dining experiences, Placita at El Blok brings together outstanding food, a thoughtful beverage program, and attentive service with exce

Today 5 pm to 10 pm

$$$$

Tin Box

Inland, Island Wide

Sushi, smoky barbecue and watermelon margaritas in an open-air treehouse setting above lush jungle—Tin Box is a Vieques favorite with plenty of personality.

Reopens Nov 18

$$$

Trade Winds Restaurant

Esperanza

Ocean-view dining on Esperanza’s Malecón, with seafood, dinner service and Sunday brunch advertised.

American, Caribbean, Seafood

Carambola at the Blue

Esperanza, South Shore

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a breathtaking backdrop. Carambola at the Blue Horizon pairs a boutique-hotel setting with beautiful grounds and sweeping Cari

Breakfast, Caribbean, Seafood, Steakhouse

Duffy’s Esperanza

Esperanza

Fish tacos, tropical cocktails, and swing seats at the bar—Duffy’s brings plenty of fun to the Esperanza waterfront, with an open-air patio and Caribbean views

Today 12 pm to 8 pm

Arenamar SunBay’s Café

South Shore

Fresh-caught seafood, fresh coconuts, and the beach at your feet. Arenamar on Sun Bay is Vieques’ only truly beachfront restaurant—and a delicious reason to lin

Reopens Dec 11

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El Blok

Esperanza, South Shore

A design-focused hotel on Esperanza’s Malecón, with balconies and a lively village setting.

Sleeps 4

$$$

The Villa at Encantada Vieques

Esperanza

Encantada is a private coastal estate near Esperanza with two homes for group stays and wedding weekends, plus sunset walks and seaside swings along Playa Coco.

Sleeps 16

$$$$