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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

$$$$

Isla Hermosa Guesthouse

Inland

A quieter Vieques stay in the Destino valley, with four rooms, a shared outdoor kitchenette, and space to enjoy a slower island rhythm.

Casa Mariposa

Inland, Isabel Segunda

A five-bedroom hilltop home with a pool and rooftop. Stay in Villa Borinquen.

Sleeps 10

$$

Quinta Jabali

Esperanza, Inland

An adults-only villa with antiques and private outdoor space. Stay in Vieques.

Sleeps 2

$$$

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Beaches

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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.

Media Luna Beach

Esperanza, South Shore

A small crescent of sand surrounds Media Luna’s protected water, creating a lovely place for children to splash while adults settle into an unhurried beach day.

Playa Escondida

The Refuge

Escondida means “hidden,” and this little beach lives up to the feeling, tucked into the coast with green hills behind it and open Caribbean views ahead.

High Clearance

Punta Arenas “Green Beach”

West End

A remote west-coast beach with golden sand, views toward mainland Puerto Rico, and rewarding snorkeling.

High Clearance

Navio Beach

Esperanza

Sea caves and rolling waves give Navío its character, making it a favorite for visitors who enjoy a more adventurous-looking stretch of coast.

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.

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

Laguna Kiani

North Shore, West End

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

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

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

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

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

$$$

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

Crab Island Rum Distillery

West End

Locally crafted rum, tropical cocktails, satisfying food, and open-air island atmosphere. Crab Island Rum Distillery turns a tasting stop into an afternoon wort

Today 12 pm to 6 pm

$$, $$$

Trade Winds Restaurant

Esperanza

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

American, Caribbean, Seafood

El Quenepo

Esperanza

Candlelit dining, sea breezes, and creative cuisine on Esperanza’s Malecón. El Quenepo pairs fresh local ingredients and thoughtful cocktails

Today 5 pm to 9 pm

$$$$

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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

$$$$

Finca Victoria

Inland

Treehouses, cabins, and Ayurvedic wellness in Vieques’ green interior hills. Finca Victoria invites a slower kind of island escape.

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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Vieques, Puerto Rico

The unofficial guide to Vieques, kept up to date

Beaches, bays, ferries and places to stay.

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Things to do

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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

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