City: Isla de Vieques
Top Things to do in Isla de Vieques
Top Restaurants in Isla de Vieques
10 Nature & Parks in Isla de Vieques That You Shouldn't Miss
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 Grande
2. Bastimento Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. 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!
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. Media Luna Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
This appropriately-named beach, curving like a half moon, is shallow enough to walk out 40 feet.
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
I am still laughing at my "revelation" I had in the water telling my wife after I notice the curvature of the shoreline at MLB and finally realizing that Media Lunch means Half Moon :) for a non Spanish speaker it's somewhat difficult to remember but almost every island we visited in Caribbean has a beach called Half Moon and that somewhat sticks with me easier (even though English isn't my 1st language either) Nevertheless, it's the HALF MOON shape of this beach that creates perfect conditions for very calm, shallow and peaceful waters. Super pretty and relaxing. Not too much shade so make sure to bring an umbrella with you and beach chairs as this is more of a "wild" beach as compared to say Caracas Beach (another beauty). No food vendors, bathrooms etc. here either so plan accordingly. To arrive at Media Luna you actually need to enter the main gate right past Esperanza welcome sign going east; pay $4 per car and drive through the green park (where lots of horses roam around, super pretty drive) and then go through the sandy road on Sun Bay Beach to arrive at the dirt road intersection - the left turn first and then right turn (on google maps it shows right turn first to Playa Media Luna but that is not correct, the Media Luna Beach is the one you want to go for per maps info). TIP: regular car is fine just slow down, even on the Sun Bay Beach sandy road there are a lot of deeper holes so you don't want to damage the car - no SUV or 4x4 needed, you will be perfectly fine
6. Navio Beach
Overall Ratings
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. Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,658 reviews
Reviewed By Vacationer76201 - Napa, United States
I've taken numerous Bio Bay trips over the years and each has been wonderful; this year we went on the clear kayaks and it was the best yet as you can see the fireworks directly below you. Go when there is little moonlight. The moon rises 50 minutes later each day, so viewing is good to excellent starting 3 or 4 days after the full moon up until the last few days before the next full moon. BTW: streetlights on the south side of the island are being replaced w/ red lights to help nesting turtles and also benefits Bio Bay.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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!
