City: Isla de Vieques
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The glowing Mosquito Bay is a vision of bizarre beauty. Thanks to a bioluminescent microorganism, the water is a cool electric blue, looking somewhat like a fantastical sci-fi lagoon. Kayak or hop into a clear-bottomed pontoon boat to glide along the neon waters. Swimmers and snorkelers will adore the pristine, undeveloped beaches. Keep an eye out for the playful feral horses that gallop along the dunes, or visit the stately ceiba tree that’s been keeping watch over the highland for three centuries.
Restaurants in Isla de Vieques
1. Playa La Chiva
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 791 reviews
Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and all visitor facilities is closed due to impacts from Hurricane Irma. Refuge closures include all hiking trails, boat ramps, fishing access, and other recreational use on refuge lands. The closure remains in effect until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assesses storm damage and has determined it is safe for visitor access.
Reviewed By AndreaxLondono
So calm and secluded, very beautiful. The water is very shallow, and you can swim to another small island on the coast!
2. Serenity Point Yoga & Visionary Arts Space
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Gallery Galleon is a haven of local & International art in a beautiful country setting just outside of Esperanza. On more than one acre, enjoy the roaming horses next to black sand beach and explore the galleries three open spaces including a Spanish courtyard. Please visit us on Facebook, Gallery Galleon for daily updates, art classes, workshops, performances and art openings! We look forward to welcoming you at the Gallery-- Marion Fischer
3. La Nasa
4. La Plata Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Antarsul - New Jersey, United States
My idea of a trip to vieques was to rent a Jeep and explore the whole island, and explore we did! La plata was the first beach we visited in Vieques. What a place! After picking up sandwiches at La viequense we drove directly to la plata, which is located at marker 28 and 29. This beach is secluded, remote, beautiful, pristine, unspoiled, clean! There are no services, no restrooms, no food, no rentals of any kind. Here you will have a chance to experience Nature and solitude. Very few people came after we arrived early in the morning. Bring your own chairs and umbrella and enjoy! My kids, who were looking for “water activities” and found none, liked it. We swam over to La platita which is right next. Prepare to build your own rock formation at la platita and leave it there as a reminder. We stay there for about 2 hrs before driving “next door” to playa la chiva. When in vieques, visit la plata! You will not regret it, unless you are looking for jet ski rentals and “banana” rides. You will not find these here, and that was perfectly OK!!!!
5. Crab Island Rum Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Crab Island is the first rum distillery in Vieques.
Reviewed By memehrer - Herndon, United States
Iván, owner/distiller of Crab Island Rum has it all going on! He can explain all of the nuances if his own runs and the rum business (and how other get away with selling rum made elsewhere with a PR label, what?!). He is the real deal! He has studied the process, spent years creating his recipes and put his sweat, blood and tears into this business. The end product is pretty good tasting rum! He has a couple of flavored rims, which are made from all natural products. The orange infused rum is not an artificial flavor, nor is the coffee rum. Both excellent. His other two runs are 1 year old. He has rum in the barrel, my guess is that before too long he will be developing a longer aged rum. That will be something to look forward to. :) Support locals, spend a little more $ for a fine product and a true entrepreneurship!
6. Navio Beach
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
The rough surf of Navio Beach attracts surfers and a younger, more hip crowd.
Reviewed By justinh219 - Minneapolis, United States
I have a 2, 10 and 12 year old and this is their favorite beach of all time. The 12 year old likes jumping off the lava cliffs to the west while the younger two like playing in the sand on the beach and exploring the sea caves to the east. This beach has something for everyone. Each time we visited we were the only ones on the beach which makes for a pretty awesome time!
7. Balneario Sun Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
If paradise had palm trees...they'd call it Sun Bay.
Reviewed By IslandManRides - Fort Myers, United States
This long Beach is perfect for just about any purpose. Families spending the day having a BBQ, groups of friends dancing to their music, couples chilling, or solos taking a stroll. And, bring your dog.
8. Al's Mar Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
A waterfront dive popular as a pool by day, and hangout spot by night.
9. Vieques National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Much of the land on this new wildlife reserve was once a naval bombing range.
Reviewed By Kathyindenver - Denver, United States
No wonder they only rent SUV 4WD vehicles! Tense driving: he dirt roads need many repairs due to gigantic potholes. We drove 15 mph most of the time. But the beaches! Wow! Thank you, US Military, for rehabilitating this beautiful area!! Find your favorite private beach on the E. side, and snorkeling on the W side. Recommended!
10. Caracas Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Reviewed By laborman1 - Wynnewood, United States
My wife and I tried to check out as many of the beaches as we could during our week on Vieques. Caracas is the first one off the road on the eastern portion of the national wildlife refuge. Most of those beaches require longer rides on terribly rutted roads and have no facilities of any kind, often with very limited parking to boot. Caracas is more accessible, requiring less time being jostled in your jeep or cart. There is adequate parking, some covered pavilions, and a composting toilet outhouse. At the same time it is a wide, attractive beach with beautiful water for swimming, including for families with young children or seniors. For these reasons my wife and I ended up returning to this beach several times during our trip.
