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Latest Isla de Vieques hotel reviews
Pro
Pristine. empty white sand beaches
Con
Mosquitos, petty theft, restaurants close early
In a nutshell
Well worth the trip!
Outdoor showers, etc... off the beaten path
ginydelr Says: if you love nature and stuff off the beaten path, then this is the place to be: la finca caribe vieques. the place is quite ecologically conscious, there's an outdoor shower that runs hot water via solar panels, lots of green, a small pool... a paradise in itself. i stayed...
Bohemedream Says: This Bioluminescent Bay is breathtaking !! It is THE reason we came to Vieques !!! It is one of the only year round bio bays in the entire world. Everything is pitch black and then when you jump off the boat into the water it lights up and sparkles like diamonds, bright...
Bohemedream Says: Try a different beach every day !! You will often be the only people on that beach !! Explore the entire island - it is only 5 miles across !! One side of the island is the Caribbean and the other side is the Pacific. The beaches and the water on the Caribbean side are...
1 Review and 194 Opinions We had originally wanted to stay here but it was fully booked. The caretaker of our rental house...
2 Reviews and 57 Opinions Just wanted to add a picture of our room. we had one of the standard suites..this is the living...
Bili (at The Amapola Inn): Creative Cuisine
Bohemedream Says: Bili is located in Esperanza on the main drag, right across from oceanfront. The chef has won numerous awards and the food was very fresh and creative. The decor was Euro-modern and the sandwich wraps were a great hit with all of us. You can mix and match several wraps on...
Topacio: Delicious Caribbean Lobster
Bohemedream Says: Topacio was my favorite restaurant on Vieques Island. In fact, we ate there 3 times !! The chef made an incredible lobster dish, sauteed with onions and peppers(and I'm certain a lot of butter !!) It was served with rice and fried plantains. Delicious !! The young waitresses...
Roy's Coffee Lounge: Delicious Coffee and Snacks
Bohemedream Says: Roy's had tasty coffee drinks, lattes, etc. as well as delicious croissant breakfast sandwiches with eggs and cheese. The pink building is very striking and there is a lovely garden patio in the back and a few hotel rooms upstairs. WIFI available. Cocktails, coffee, light...
Amapola: Steph's place of employment
PA2AKgirl Says: This is where I spent a good deal of time. Conveniently, the three major bars are all located right beside each other, so people just shift. They also serve food, I had the grilled fish sandwich and since the caribbean is about 10 feet away, you know it's fresh:) I know the...
Rent a car in Vieques - Avoid Marcos car rental
osky1900 Says: I rent a car with marcos car rental in august 2010, I returned it the day after, I paid and everything was allright. The surprise came a few days later when I realized at home that they had charged me 500$ extra without let me know and without any reason.Avoid them, there...
Erika74 Says: Oh my goodness- talk about an adventure.We purchased a round trip ticket $4.00 per person on the ferry. This trip is usually 45 min. - 1 hour one way, it took us 90 min. to get there. We should of listed to our inner instinct, the weather had been okay. Light sprinkles,...
Caribbean Walk: Wonderful gift shop in Isabel Segundo
suzannekut Says: The merchandise is hand made. There is a lot of jewelry and crafts. The owners are very friendly and accomodating. Jewelry, photography, hand made crafts. QUALITY items to buy for yourself or take home as souvenirs. Prices vary but are very, very reasonable
In Esperanza and Isabel: Souvenirs
Bohemedream Says: There are a few little shops and open stalls in Esperanza selling some items of interest - the handmade bottle cap key chains were unique. A few postcards are available. Not too many items to buy, so you can save your money !! In Isabel, there is a little gift shop where I...
PA2AKgirl Says: Now, I don't know how accurate this is, but I have seen the horses, I have seen the damage to the vehicles, and I have seen people claim the horses as their own, tie them up to their cars, to their porches, ride them into town, everything. Oh, I've seen it all when it comes...
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PA2AKgirl Says: In PR, apparently people don't read advertisements, so the government has funded an alternative. These giant utility trucks with huge speakers on the sides that announce everything going on. Specials at restaurants, clubs or stores and they will even announce obituaries as...
Bohemedream Says: When driving on Vieques please be aware of the animals that seem to come out of nowhere !! There are lots of wild horses roaming the island and many of the streets are not well lit at night...so....horse + darkness + driving = potential for disaster !! Stay alert and watch...
Bohemedream Says: Do not go wandering off into areas clearly marked prohibited. The US military occupied the island for a number of years and is embarking on a major cleanup of military waste, unexploded ordnances and the like, which should take the next decade at least.
Bohemedream Says: Although we never saw them, we all experienced minor jellyfish stings. I think that it was due to loose tentacles floating in the water but it still hurt !! Remember the old fashioned remedy for stings - urine !!
Bohemedream Says: We had been warned not to leave our backpacks or other valuables unattended in a vehicle or on the beaches while swimming (often deserted). At one off-road beach, we returned to our car to find someone lurking around it who then ran off into the bushes. Fortunately, we had...
PA2AKgirl Says: Don't worry about bringing aloe. I got sunburnt and this guy told me he would bring me some. What he did was just cut down the plant outside and bring it to me. Next time I go, I will arrive wrapped in mosquito netting. I will sleep in it, I will walk around in it. Well,...
lonestar_philomath Says: Rent a boat and sail around the islands, or better yet, build one yourself! There is plenty of unspoiled areas to go scuba diving but just take pictures. Please do not remove anything living off the sea floor.
The tourism industry in Vieques
PA2AKgirl Says: Vieques doesn't get TOO many tourists, so there's only a few things that are for tourism specifically. There's a little information center in Esperanza, a small museum and then the lighthouse in Isabel Segunda. It's called El Faro de Punta Mulas and it was built in...
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vieques and me - The first time we vacationed on Veiques was 10 years ago. We stayed at Casa DeFrancis, it burned down over a year ago. Immedialty we fell in love with the island and the people. Made many friends. We...
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Q: If you have, how did you like it. Which hotel did you stay at? Did you rent a scooter or car? Can we use a bicycle for most of our...
A: I was stationed there from 1992-1993 on the western part of the island (where Green Beach is located). I am returning for the first time, this time for a vacation with...
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Most of my time in Puerto Rico was spent on the island of Vieques, visiting my friend, Steph. I had an excellent time and hope to return later on in the year, probably in the fall or winter. I...
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Vieques, PR (Spanish Virgin Islands)
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Vieques - the best Eco-tourist destination
I took a trip in the beginning of August to relax after summer school/summer internship/writing competition..and all that other fun fun law school stuff... The island is SO amazing. It's incredibly...
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