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Food scene
Wonderful Italian food and pizzas. The lobster pasta is full of delicious local Vieques lobster.
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Calle Antonio MelladoWonderful Italian food and pizzas. The lobster pasta is full of delicious local Vieques lobster.
Duffy's is located in the beach village of Esperanza. It's a great place for a super casual lunch or dinner located steps from the ocean.
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Duffy's Esperanza
140 Calle FlamboyanDuffy's is located in the beach village of Esperanza. It's a great place for a super casual lunch or dinner located steps from the ocean.
Bananas is a favorite apres-beach lunch or dinner spot just a few steps from the ocean. It has a fun menu and fun drink menu.
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Bananas
142 Calle FlamboyanBananas is a favorite apres-beach lunch or dinner spot just a few steps from the ocean. It has a fun menu and fun drink menu.
OMG. This is one of the best burger/sandwich joints I've ever been to anywhere. It's a food stand located at the entrance to Camp Garcia beaches and the food is to die for.
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OMG. This is one of the best burger/sandwich joints I've ever been to anywhere. It's a food stand located at the entrance to Camp Garcia beaches and the food is to die for.
Tin Box is so good we usually eat there a few times while on Vieques. The menu is split between barbeque and sushi. Sounds strange, I know, but the food is so good. It's a great stop for a delicious a cozy, by-the-jungle alfresco dinner.
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Tin Box
Tin Box is so good we usually eat there a few times while on Vieques. The menu is split between barbeque and sushi. Sounds strange, I know, but the food is so good. It's a great stop for a delicious a cozy, by-the-jungle alfresco dinner.
Buen Provecho is both a market and a restaurant. You can find premium meats, cheeses, vegetables and kitchen sundries. They make a killer breakfast (pickup or eat at a tiny bar) and have great gourmet sandwiches for lunch. And they are charming people.
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Buen Provecho
119 C. Muñoz RiveraBuen Provecho is both a market and a restaurant. You can find premium meats, cheeses, vegetables and kitchen sundries. They make a killer breakfast (pickup or eat at a tiny bar) and have great gourmet sandwiches for lunch. And they are charming people.
While all dining in Vieques (for the most part) is alfresco, El Quenepo is one of the more upscale dining experiences. Located in Esperanza on the beach (just down from Duffy's and Bananas) El Quenepo is a must-visit dinner experience (reservations needed). Sooo good. Charming owner.
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El Quenepo Vieques
148 Calle FlamboyanWhile all dining in Vieques (for the most part) is alfresco, El Quenepo is one of the more upscale dining experiences. Located in Esperanza on the beach (just down from Duffy's and Bananas) El Quenepo is a must-visit dinner experience (reservations needed). Sooo good. Charming owner.
This is the best Mexican food in Vieques - and always requires a reservation. Owners are delightful and you'll have a great dining experience. Located in Isabel Segunda in an urban indoor/outdoor setting.
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Coqui Fire Cafe
443 Calle Carlos LebrumThis is the best Mexican food in Vieques - and always requires a reservation. Owners are delightful and you'll have a great dining experience. Located in Isabel Segunda in an urban indoor/outdoor setting.
Rising Roost
110 C. Muñoz RiveraCute market and breakfast cafe is Isabel II.
Delicious Italian restaurant in Isabel II. Cozy indoor urban setting for a casual dinner.
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Taverna
453 Calle Carlos LebrumDelicious Italian restaurant in Isabel II. Cozy indoor urban setting for a casual dinner.
This place is located in Isabel II just up front the ferry. It sits right on the water and is a great place for sunset drinks or dinner.
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Tsunami Bar and Grill
571 Cll Plinio PetersonThis place is located in Isabel II just up front the ferry. It sits right on the water and is a great place for sunset drinks or dinner.
This is a great bakery with breads, sweets and a great breakfast, owner by Viequense people. Be prepared to mix your English with some Spanish.
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Panadería La Viequense
Calle Antonio MelladoThis is a great bakery with breads, sweets and a great breakfast, owner by Viequense people. Be prepared to mix your English with some Spanish.
The only ice cream shop in Vieques but it’s wonderful, with your favorite flavors, and Puerto Rican unique flavors of ice cream and gelato. They also espresso and coffee and bakery sweets.
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D’Frozz
103 C. Muñoz RiveraThe only ice cream shop in Vieques but it’s wonderful, with your favorite flavors, and Puerto Rican unique flavors of ice cream and gelato. They also espresso and coffee and bakery sweets.
Bar/Happy Hour Scene
El Blok is a newer modern boutique hotel in Vieques located in Esperanza. They have an upscale dinner menu and are a great option for a more upscale dinner - but our favorite reasons to visit are 1) the Sunday evening sunset happy hour on the rooftop bar with the best sunset views in Vieques, and 2) the downstairs bar - which has the best craft cocktails on the island.
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El Blok Hotel
158 Calle FlamboyanEl Blok is a newer modern boutique hotel in Vieques located in Esperanza. They have an upscale dinner menu and are a great option for a more upscale dinner - but our favorite reasons to visit are 1) the Sunday evening sunset happy hour on the rooftop bar with the best sunset views in Vieques, and 2) the downstairs bar - which has the best craft cocktails on the island.
Lazy Jack's is a bar adjacent to a guest hostel in Esperanza by the ocean. It's a super casual outdoor bar with no-frills bar food and strong drinks. It's frequented by locals (gringos) who are off work from tourist jobs. It's usually loud and friendly - and is a good place to get hammered after a day at the beach.
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Lazy Jacks
61A Cll OrquideasLazy Jack's is a bar adjacent to a guest hostel in Esperanza by the ocean. It's a super casual outdoor bar with no-frills bar food and strong drinks. It's frequented by locals (gringos) who are off work from tourist jobs. It's usually loud and friendly - and is a good place to get hammered after a day at the beach.
Great little bar with small bar menu. Located near Tsunami by the ferry, this is a great spot on the water for drinks and live music. Favorite of locals and tourists.
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Saint Voodoo’s Mar Azul
577 calle germa riekhoffGreat little bar with small bar menu. Located near Tsunami by the ferry, this is a great spot on the water for drinks and live music. Favorite of locals and tourists.
Groceries/Supplies
There are 2 grocery stores in Vieques - both owned by the Morales family. There is one on Carratera 200 a couple of minutes from Casa Corona. The other is in Isabel Segunda. Morales is a must-shop if you want groceries in Vieques - but it's very utilitarian...basic grocery store items and affordable foods. Nothing fancy or upscale - so you will probably be disappointed in the meats, cheeses and vegetables. They accept cash and credit - and are friendly and helpful. There's a farmers market on various days on Carratera 201 near the intersection of Carratera 200 if you want to find better veges. You can also check out Buen Provecho for more upscale goods.
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Supermercado (Supermarket) Morales
13 Calle Baldorioty de CastroThere are 2 grocery stores in Vieques - both owned by the Morales family. There is one on Carratera 200 a couple of minutes from Casa Corona. The other is in Isabel Segunda. Morales is a must-shop if you want groceries in Vieques - but it's very utilitarian...basic grocery store items and affordable foods. Nothing fancy or upscale - so you will probably be disappointed in the meats, cheeses and vegetables. They accept cash and credit - and are friendly and helpful. There's a farmers market on various days on Carratera 201 near the intersection of Carratera 200 if you want to find better veges. You can also check out Buen Provecho for more upscale goods.
Beaches
Black Sand Beach
Beautiful black sand beach in Vieques.
Large public beach near Esperanza. Very wide bay with great views. Also a favorite of local Vieques residents. NOTE: There is a small cash fee to get into the park (where you'll also find roads leading to Playa Navio and Playa Media Luna)... I think it's like $5 per car.
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Playa Sun Bay
Large public beach near Esperanza. Very wide bay with great views. Also a favorite of local Vieques residents. NOTE: There is a small cash fee to get into the park (where you'll also find roads leading to Playa Navio and Playa Media Luna)... I think it's like $5 per car.
Gorgeous vieques beach down a bumpy sandy road that's fun to explore. Be prepared for pot holes and narrow passes, but it's worth it.
Playa Media Luna
Gorgeous vieques beach down a bumpy sandy road that's fun to explore. Be prepared for pot holes and narrow passes, but it's worth it.
Probably my favorite beach in Vieques. It's windy and wavy and is located in Camp Garcia - refuge land operated by the US Department of Interior. Also called La Chiva.
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La Chiva
Probably my favorite beach in Vieques. It's windy and wavy and is located in Camp Garcia - refuge land operated by the US Department of Interior. Also called La Chiva.
This beach is located in the heart of Isabel Segunda downtown - and is a favorite for sea glass seekers.
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Sea Glass Beach
251 Cll Prudencio QuiñnonesThis beach is located in the heart of Isabel Segunda downtown - and is a favorite for sea glass seekers.
This is a beach to walk on, not swim at - but it's worth seeing. Very windy and wavy (hence not being a very safe swim spot), it's a long beautiful photographic beach.
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Playa Grande
This is a beach to walk on, not swim at - but it's worth seeing. Very windy and wavy (hence not being a very safe swim spot), it's a long beautiful photographic beach.
I love this beach but it's a bitch to get to. You park at a gate and walk down a dirt road and trail. But it's usually pretty empty and well worth a try. You might be the only ones there all day!
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Secret Beach
I love this beach but it's a bitch to get to. You park at a gate and walk down a dirt road and trail. But it's usually pretty empty and well worth a try. You might be the only ones there all day!
Sightseeing
Mosquito Pier was created by the US Navy for large ship docking, and Vieques hoped cruise ships would choose to anchor there (but they haven't). It's also the future ferry port (but not yet). For fun, there is great snorkeling around the rocks by the pier. I assume some fish there too (but that's not my thing).
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Mosquito Pier
Mosquito Pier was created by the US Navy for large ship docking, and Vieques hoped cruise ships would choose to anchor there (but they haven't). It's also the future ferry port (but not yet). For fun, there is great snorkeling around the rocks by the pier. I assume some fish there too (but that's not my thing).
This is an historic light house in Vieques that's worth a visit. Amazing views and interesting history. You drive out to a gate then walk. Bring water bottles as the walk can seem long.
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Puerto Ferro Lighthouse
This is an historic light house in Vieques that's worth a visit. Amazing views and interesting history. You drive out to a gate then walk. Bring water bottles as the walk can seem long.
Vieques has one of the only bio bays in the world and people come from all over the world to see it. So yes, it's a must see. Tours leave from Esperanza and choices range from glass bottom boats to kayaks. Best to go on nights with dim moon - but any night is good. Must see!
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Bahía Bioluminiscente
Vieques has one of the only bio bays in the world and people come from all over the world to see it. So yes, it's a must see. Tours leave from Esperanza and choices range from glass bottom boats to kayaks. Best to go on nights with dim moon - but any night is good. Must see!
Transportation
Vieques airport with flights to the Main Island (Ceiba, Isla Grande and San Juan airports) as well as flights to Culebra and other islands. We typically fly Vieques Air Link but there are several other small airlines to choose from. Typically planes carry about 8-10 passengers.
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Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport
Puerto Rico 200Vieques airport with flights to the Main Island (Ceiba, Isla Grande and San Juan airports) as well as flights to Culebra and other islands. We typically fly Vieques Air Link but there are several other small airlines to choose from. Typically planes carry about 8-10 passengers.
Completely bookable online via Avis.com (which is amazing for Vieques)...this Avis has plenty of newer model cars and is located very close to Casa Corona on Carratera 200. Great staff and rental experiences.
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Avis Rent-A-Car
Completely bookable online via Avis.com (which is amazing for Vieques)...this Avis has plenty of newer model cars and is located very close to Casa Corona on Carratera 200. Great staff and rental experiences.
Maritza's is a great locally owned car rental in Vieques. Wonderful staff and good, newer model cars. Located on Carratera 201, about 5 minutes from Casa Corona.
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Maritza's Car Rental, Inc.
Puerto Rico 201Maritza's is a great locally owned car rental in Vieques. Wonderful staff and good, newer model cars. Located on Carratera 201, about 5 minutes from Casa Corona.