May 20, 2022
El Cerro, Esperanza, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Corey & Sabrina
Things To Do
Vieques (/viːˈeɪkᵻs/; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbjekes], locally: [ˈbjẽke]), in full Isla de Vieques, is an island–municipality of Puerto Rico in the northeastern Caribbean, part of an island grouping sometimes known as the Spanish Virgin Islands. Vieques is part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and retains strong influences from 400 years of Spanish presence in the island.
Vieques lies about 8 miles (13 km) east of the Puerto Rican mainland, and measures about 21 miles (34 km) long by 4 miles (6 km) wide. The population of Vieques was 9,301 at the 2010 Census.
The island’s name is a Spanish spelling of a Native American word (likely Taíno) said to mean “small island”. It also has the nickname “Isla Nena”, usually translated from the Spanish as “Little Girl Island”, alluding to its perception as Puerto Rico’s little sister. During the colonial period, the British name was “Crab Island”.
Visit the Beaches
Black Sand Beach, PR-201, Vieques, Puerto Rico,
Vieques is famous for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Black Sand Beach. If you have some time it is definitely worth it to go check them out.
Abe's Snorkeling & BioBay Tours
Esperanza, Vieques 00765, Puerto Rico, +1 939-224-2095
Hidden along the Caribbean coast on Vieques Island is one of the most spectacular Bioluminescent Bays in the world. The mysterious blue-green light is created by micro-organisms which thrive in an environment uniquely suited to their needs.
Black Beard Sport
370 Calle Antonio Mellado, Vieques, Vieques 00765, Puerto Rico
Crab Island Rum Distillery
Vieques, Vieques 00765, Puerto Rico, +1 787-934-8015
For all the days along the way