VIEQUES
Called "La Isla Nena" (little girl island)
or "Isabel Segunda" (Isabel II). Vieques was founded in 1843 by Francisco
Saínz. It's about 21 miles long and about 5 miles across
at its widest point (55 square miles or 33,000 square acres). It was annexed to
Puerto Rico in 1854. Vieques derives its name from the Taino Indian word for
small island (bieques).
Accommodations
Amapola Inn & Tavern
www.enchanted-isle.com/amapola
787-741-1382, 787-741-3704FX
144 Flamboyán St., Playa Esperanza
Mon-Fri 11am-1am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am.
Located in Esperanza - Vieques' tourism center.
At the Caribbean Sea. Walking distance to Sun Bay Beach.
Cozy, comfortable rooms all with private baths and A/C.
Great restaurant and bar, Puerto Rican & Mexican food.
Fresh sea food daily.
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Crow's Nest Inn
www.crowsnestvieques.com
877-276-9763, 787-741-0033, 787-741-1294FX
Rt 201 Km 1.1
Daily 8am-7pm.
Our property provides accessible seclusion on five acres.
Kitchenettes, TV's, private patios and/or balconies.
Restaurant open 5 nights per week.
Swimming pool and gazebo with BBQ grill.
Continental breakfast included. The best value in Vieques!
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Hacienda Tamarindo
www.haciendatamarindo.com
787-741-8525, 787-741-0420, Fax 787-741-3215
Rt 996 Km 4.5 Bo Puerto Real
Daily 8am-8:30pm.
A very special environment, with spectacular views.
Each room creatively designed and decorated by Linda Vail
Our property features a lifetime's accumulation of art.
Enjoy a multitude of antiques & collectibles.
A full American breakfast is included.
For more information contact:
Hacienda Tamarindo
Box 1569
Vieques, PR 00765
or
E-mail:
hactam@aol.com
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Hix Island House
www.hixislandhouse.com
787-741-2302, 787-741-2797
Rt 995 Km 1.6 Pilón
Daily 8am-8pm.
Dramatically sited on 15 acres of gentle rolling hillside
Our villas have the largest studio lofts on Vieques.
Lofts are unique indoor/outdoor living adventures!
All the showers are outdoors. The pool is spectacular.
2002 Environmental Quality Award by the U.S. EPA.
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Inn on the Blue Horizon
www.innonthebluehorizon.com
787-741-3318, 787-741-0527, 787-741-0522FX
Rt 996 Km 4.2
8am-5pm.
Review by Paul Theroux, Architectural Digest.
Inn on the Blue Horizon, dramatically named.
Casual with a subtle insistence on privacy.
Well thought out, sited on a pretty beach.
The elegant compound of an inspired and generous host.
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Posada La Hamaca
www.posada.com
787-742-3516
A 10-room property, two blocks east of the ferry dock, this is a
single building guesthouse within walking distance of
restaurants, shops and groceries. All rooms offer air
conditioning and private baths, some offer kitchens.
Transportation is provided to Flamenco Beach.
Prices range from $75-99 nightly.
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Sea Gate Guest House
www.seagatehotel.com
787-741-4661, 787-741-2978FX
Isabel Segunda
8am-5pm.
Called the best tourist hotel on Vieques. Since 1977.
Private, cozy rooms with balcony or patio.
High on the bluffs overlooking the historic fort.
Panoramic views of the sea, Vieques, Culebra & mainland.
Friendly to groups and families. Beach shuttle service.
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Wyndham Martineau Bay Resort & Spa
www.martineaubay.com
787-741-4100, 787-741-2847, 787-741-4105FX
Rt 200 Km 3.4
24/7.
Elegant 42-acre resort overlooking 3 north shore beaches.
Plantation-style tropical guesthouses with ocean views.
Luxurious, spacious rooms with Spanish and French accents.
Two restaurants, bar, lounge, spa and fitness center.
Dedicated Meeting House for intimate meetings and banquets.
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Airline Reservations
Isla Nena Air Service
www.islanena.8m.com
787-741-1577, 787-741-6362, 787-741-1505FX
Daily 5am-6pm.
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Vieques Air Link
www.vieques-island.com
888-901-9247, 787-741-8331, 787-741-0101FX
Mon-Sat 7:30am-4:30pm, Closed Sun
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Airline, Charter -
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Air Flamenco
www.airflamenco.net
787-724-6464, 787-724-1105, 787-724-6345FX
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Airports, Ferries / Docks
Ferry, Vieques Terminal
www.apprportal.prpa.gobierno.pr
787-741-4761, 787-741-3063FX
Departures to Fajardo: Mon-Fri 9:30am, 1pm & 4:30pm,
Sat-Sun-Hol 9am, 3pm & 6pm. No
departures to
Culebra. Ticket sales start 1 hour before each trip.
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Vieques Airport (Antonio Rivera Rodríguez)
apprportal.prpa.gobierno.pr
787-741-0515, 787-741-0415, 787-741-0585FX
Daily 6am-6pm.
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Attractions & Sights
Faro de Puerto Ferro
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Located on the south shore. Established
in 1896, deactivated in 1926.
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Faro de Punta Mulas
787-741-0060, 787-741-3141, 787-741-0565FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. (Summers every other weekend)
Newly remodeled, this lighthouse and park
are right in the town of Isabel Segunda. The
lighthouse has 4 galleries with displays
of lighthouses in PR, local artists
and items of historical importance.
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Fideicomiso de Conservación e Historia de Vieques
www.vcht.com
787-741-8850, 787-741-2844FX
Daily 8am-4pm (gift shop 11am-4pm).
Working to preserve the Island's Biobays,
beaches and historic/archeological sites,
the Trust also operates a gallery, museum and
gift shop. Their saltwater natural habitat,
marine life exhibit is unique.
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Monte Pirata
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Monte Pirata (Mount Pirate) is the highest
point in Vieques, from where there are
fabulous views of Puerto Rico, Vieques,
Culebra and other islands toward the East.
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Museo Fuerte Conde de Mirasol
www.vieques-island.com
787-741-1717, 787-741-4688, 787-741-1717FX
Wed-Sun 10am-4:30pm.
One of the last Spanish-built forts in the
Americas (1845-1855). It housed Spanish troops
and was used as a jail until 1940. Restored
1989-1991 and converted to the Vieques
Art and History Museum and Vieques Archives.
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National Wildlife Refuge
787-741-2838, 787-741-2158FX
Established in May 2001 and containing 3,100 acres,
this refuge protects several ecologically
distinct habitats including beaches, coastal
lagoons, mangrove wetlands and upland forested areas.
The marine environment surrounding the refuge contains
coral reefs and sea grass beds. The refuge and
surrounding waters are home to the West Indian manatee,
the brown pelican and four species of sea
turtles (all on the endangered species list).
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Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
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Beaches
Bahía Mosquito
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
The biolumunescent Mosquito Bay is one of
the few in the world that is maintained in
its original state. The microscopic organisms
that shine when disturbed are protozoans of the
dinoflagelate family. The luminescense is
a defense reaction when they are disturbed.
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Balneario Sun Bay
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
This is the best-known beach in Vieques.
It is Easy to reach.
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Caracoles
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Bahia la Chiva is located northeast
of Point García and west of Ensenada Honda.
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Esperanza
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Beach in front of the small village
of Esperanza, with good swimming,
snorkeling, and restaurants.
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Media Luna
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Excellent protected cove. Good for
snorkeling and beginner divers.
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Navío
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Small, secluded beach just west of Bahía Mosquito.
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Playa Barracuda
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Located southeast of Playa Caracas
(Red beach) on Punta García.
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Playa Caracas (Red Beach)
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
In a small bay north of Punta García,
on the north shore. There is a small
amount of wave activity.
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Playa Escondida
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
This beach is east of the Playa Caracas (Red Beach).
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Playa Manuel Cay (Blue Beach)
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Playa Manuel Cay is in a small inlet on the
northeast shore of Punta Conejo.
There may be strong waves and currents.
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Punta Arenas
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
At the very northwest tip of Vieques. A
major weekend beach and boating area.
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Rompeolas (Mosquito Pier)
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Jetty just west of the airport. Used by divers and fishermen.
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Car Rentals
Acevedo's Rental Car
787-741-4380, 787-316-7798, 787-741-4634FX
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-1pm.
Renting Jeep Cherokees, Vitares and Nissans.
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Island Car Rental
787-741-1666, 787-741-1226FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
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La Dulce Vida Mountain Bike Rental - Vieques
www.bikevieques.com
787-617-2453, 787-435-3557
Daily 8am-8pm.
High-end mountain bikes for exploring the
beautiful cow and horse trails that cover
the Island. Rentals include free pick-up,
delivery, helmet and lock.
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Marcos Car Rental
787-741-1388
Daily 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Mario Acabá Car Rental
787-741-2394, 787-384-0589CL, 787-741-2394FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
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Maritza Car Rental
787-741-0078, 787-741-0078FX, 787-741-3218FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
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Vieques Car & Jeep Rental
www.viequescarrental.com
1-866-887-9485, 787-435-1323CL, 787-741-1037
Daily 9am-6pm.
New Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler rentals
for navigating the adventurous back
roads.
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Diving
La Casa del Mar Dive Center
www.lacasadelmar.net
(main office Fajardo)
787-860-3483, 787-863-1000, 787-860-3483FX
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Mundo Submarino Inc.
www.mundosubmarino.net
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-791-5764, 787-791-1690FX
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Scuba Centro
www.scubacentro.com
(main office Fajardo)
787-781-8086, 787-781-8086FX
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Scuba Dogs
www.scubadogs.net
(main office San Juan)
787-783-6377
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Sea Ventures Pro Dive Center
www.DivePuertoRico.com
(main office Fajardo)
800-739-3483, 787-863-3483, 787-863-0199FX
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Events
Cultural Festival
04/16/2004 - 04/18/2004
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
A festival celebrating the culture and heritage of the island's people.
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Paso Fino Competition-Father's Day
06/14/2004 - 06/14/2004
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
A competition of paso fino horses. The paso
fino horse is trained to "high step" so
delicately that a glass of water placed
on the rider's hat will not spill.
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Paso Fino Competition-Mother's Day
05/10/2004 - 05/10/2004
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
A competition of paso fino horses. The paso
fino horse is trained to "high step" so
delicately that a glass of water placed
on the rider's hat will not spill.
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Patron Saint Festival
07/10/2004 - 07/18/2004
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
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Fishing
Shiraz Fishing Charters
www.charternet.com/fishers/caribean/shiraz
(main office Fajardo)
787-644-5786, 787-889-1287
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PRTC-Vieques
www.gotopuertorico.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
A new PRTC office in the municipal building in Isabel
Segunda and focusing on
both Vieques and Culebra.
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Information
Vieques Mayor's Office
www.islavieques.com
787-741-5000, 787-741-0565FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Vieques Tourist Office
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Marinas
Puerto de Vieques
www.islavieques.com
787-741-0800, 787-741-0900FX
Daily 5am-4:30pm.
A place to tie up in Vieques. Minimal services, groceries nearby.
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Públicos
Unión de Choferes Públicos
787-741-8621, 787-649-3838CL
Daily
Public car service and guided tours around Vieques.
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Restaurants & Clubs
Banana's Guest House & Rest.
787-741-8700
142 Flamboyan St.
Food: American, Puerto Rican.
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The Blue Macaw
www.innonthebluehorizon.com
787-741-3318, 787-741-0527, 787-741-0522FX
Inn on the Blue Horizon
Food: Italian, Seafood, Steak.
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Café Media Luna
787-741-2594
351 Antonio G. Mellado St.
Food: American, Seafood, Steak.
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Chez Shack
787-741-2175
Rt 995, Km 1.8
Food: American, Caribbean, Seafood.
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Island Café
787-741-0011
Crows Nest Guest House
Food: American, Caribbean.
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Restaurant Wai Nam
787-741-0622, 787-741-1793FX
571 Plinio Peterson St.
Food: Chinese/Asian.
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Trade Winds Restaurant
www.enchanted-isle.com/tradewinds
787-741-8666, 787-741-2964FX
107-C Flamboyan St.
Food: American, Seafood, Steak.
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Tours, Nature/Adventure
www.adventours.tk
(main office Luquillo)
787-889-0251, 787-530-8311
Daily 9am-5pm. Reservations required.
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Aqua Frenzy Kayaks
787-741-0913
Regular guided tours to bio bay Puerto
Mosquito as well as nature trips to the mangroves
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Encantos Ecotours
www.ecotourspr.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-272-0005, 787-789-1730FX
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Island Adventures
www.biobay.com
787-741-0720, 775-878-8982FX
Evenings. Office 8am-5pm.
Bioluminescent Bay on Vieques is a magical
bay where the water glows with a brilliant
blue-green light. Learn about the world's
brightest bay aboard our electric boat.
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