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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

$$$$

Mont Résidence

Isabel Segunda

Three bedrooms and luggage storage near the ferry. Stay in Isabel Segunda.

Sleeps 6

$$

Puertas at El Quenepo

Esperanza, South Shore

An intimate guesthouse with individually named rooms on the Esperanza waterfront. Step outside for Malecón strolls and village dining.

Oceano

Isabel Segunda

Seven bedrooms across three waterfront levels. Stay in Isabel Segunda.

Sleeps 14

$$$$

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Beaches

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La Chiva Beach “Blue Beach”

The Refuge

The blues at La Chiva change with every passing cloud. From clear shallows to deep water beyond the bay, the view is a reason to visit all on its own.

High Clearance

La Chata Beach

Isabel Segunda, North Shore

A north-coast neighborhood beach with soft sand, natural shade, rocky reef, and beautiful views toward Culebra.

Sun Bay Beach

Esperanza

Sun Bay’s long stretch of sand and swaying palms make it a favorite for an easygoing beach day close to Esperanza.

Playa Grande

South Shore, West End

A long, undeveloped beach on Vieques’ southwest coast, with golden sand, open-ocean views, and plenty of shoreline for walking.

High Clearance

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.

Bastimiento Beach

Isabel Segunda, North Shore

A long north-coast beach east of Isabel Segunda, with golden sand, beachcombing, and shallow pockets sheltered by offshore rocks and reef.

Activities

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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

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

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

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

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

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

$$$

The Bar at Club Vieques

Inland

Poolside cocktails, light bites and weekend brunch bring a social twist to island downtime at Club Vieques.

Trade Winds Restaurant

Esperanza

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

American, Caribbean, Seafood

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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Lazy Jacks

Esperanza

Cheap drinks, pizza, bar food, and a damn good time. Lazy Jack’s brings the easygoing beach-bar spirit that turns a quick stop into the rest of your evening.

Today 11 am to 11 pm

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Beaches, bays, ferries and places to stay.

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Wild horses, empty sand and clear water. Pick the beach that fits your day.

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Stays

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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

$$$$

Vieques BioBay Bed & Breakfast

Nature-themed rooms, breakfast, and selected ocean views. Vieques Biobay Bed and Breakfast gives island mornings a welcoming start.

Planning your trip?

Not sure where to start? The trip guide covers the ferry, where to stay, getting around and when to go.

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Bio-bay

Paddle or glide through the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world.

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Vieques, Puerto Rico

The unofficial guide to Vieques, kept up to date

Beaches, bays, ferries and places to stay.

Ferry news, bio bay nights and new guides.

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Weddings

Getting married on Vieques

Because getting married in a barn is so 2012.

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Things to do

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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

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

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