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Vieques
Take a tour to one of the world's brightest bioluminescent bays.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
First charted and mapped in 1527, Vieques derives its name from the Taíno Indian word Bieké, which means small land. During the time of the English occupation it was known as Crab Island. During the time of the pirates it was known as a hideout. The Spanish eventually threw out both the English and the pirates.
In order to keep Vieques, the Spanish started the construction of Fortín Conde Mirasol in 1845. Used as both a barracks and a jail, the fort was never fully realized. ... (more)
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$70-90 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-3758
787-741-4782FX
$70-90, 7 
27 Benitez Castaño St. (near ferry).
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A cozy 7 room guest house.Located in the heart of Isabel 11.Close to everything, 2 blocks from the ferry.Swimming pool, courtyard garden, A/C.Rooftop sundeck with lovely views of surrounding areas.
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| | | Crow's Nest Inn
$124-245 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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877-276-9763
787-741-0033
787-741-1294FX
$124-245, 17
Rt 201 Km 1.6.
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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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| | | Great Escape
$125-400 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2927
787-376-4927
$125-400, 11
Rutero Real Rd off Rt 201.
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Located on a hilltop on 3.8 acres of land in La Llave.Surrounded by palm, flamboyan, mango and citrus trees.Continental Breakfast is served poolside daily.Most guest rooms balconies have ocean or mountain views.They are naturally well ventilated and include ceiling fans.
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| | | Hacienda Tamarindo
$170-325 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-8525
787-741-0420
787-741-3215FX
$170-325, 16
Rt 996 Km 4.5 Bo Puerto Real.
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A very special environment, with spectacular views.Each room creatively designed and decorated by Linda VailOur property features a lifetime's accumulation of art.Enjoy a multitude of antiques & collectibles.A full American breakfast is included.
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| | | Hix Island House
$255-310 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2302
787-741-2797
$255-310, 14
Rt 995 Km 1.6 Pilón.
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Dramatically sited on 15 acres of gentle rolling hillsideOur 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
$200-400 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-3318
787-741-0527
787-741-0522FX
$200-400, 10
Rt 996 Km 4.3.
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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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| | | SeaGate Hotel
$80-240 (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-4661
$80-240, 12
Barrio Fuerte.
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Vieques first Hotel, Puerto Rico's first Boutique Hotel.A unique, pet-friendly, secluded retreat.Natural breezes or AC, kitchens, private balconies.Ocean views and Concierge service.SeaGate Hotel - you're home.
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| | Busto Simón Bolivar
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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| | | Ceiba Centenaria
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0800
787-741-0900FX
Rt 200, close to Mosquito Pier (Rompeolas).
www.gotopuertorico.com
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A Ceiba tree thought to be over 300 years old.
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| | | Faro Punta Mulas
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0060
787-741-3141
787-741-0565FX
Northeast of the ferry dock.
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Newly remodeled, this lighthouse and park are right in the town of Isabel II. The lighthouse can only be seen from the outside.
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| | | Fideicomiso de Conservación e Historia de Vieques
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-8850
787-741-2844FX
138 Flamboyán St., Bo. Esperanza.
www.vcht.com
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Working to preserve the Island's bioluminescent bays, beaches and historic/archaeological sites, the Trust also operates a gallery, museum and gift shop. Their saltwater natural habitat, marine life exhibit is unique.
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| | | Laguna Kianí Overlook
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Rt 944 End.
www.fws.gov
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Inside the gate in western part of the Reserve. A great view of the lagoon and Monte Pirata.
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| | | Laguna Playa Grande
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Behind Playa Grande.
www.fws.gov
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Wetlands just north of the beach.
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| | | Monte Pirata
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Far western end of island.
www.fws.gov
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Monte Pirata (Mount Pirate) is the highest point in Vieques (987 feet), from which there are fabulous views of the Big Island, Vieques, Culebra and other islands to the east.
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| | | Museo Fuerte Conde de Mirasol
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-1717
787-375-0525CL
787-741-1717FX
Rt 989 Barriada Fuerte (next to plaza ).
www.vieques-island.com
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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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| | | Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0800
787-741-0900FX
Carlos Le Brum corner Benítez Guzmán.
www.gotopuertorico.com
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Main town Plaza, currently being renovated.
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| | | Punta Boca Quebrada
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
South of Punta Arenas along the coast.
www.fws.gov
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Wetlands and part of the Nature Reserve closed to the public.
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| | | Punta Conejo
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
www.fws.gov
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An excellent lookout point at the end of the road, just east of Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach).
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| | | Punta Vaca
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Point of land southeast of Monte Pirata.
www.fws.gov
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| | Balneario Sun Bay
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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| | | Camping at Balneario Sun Bay
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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| | | Playa Barracuda (García)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Access via Playa Caracas.
www.fws.gov
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Unmarked. On a dirt track to your right just before you reach Playa Caracas (Red Beach).
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| | | Playa Caracas (Red Beach)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Rt 997, enter old Camp García & follow signs.
www.fws.gov
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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 Esperanza
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0800
787-741-0900FX
Bo. Esperanza.
www.gotopuertorico.com
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Beach in front of the small village of Esperanza, with good swimming, snorkeling, and restaurants.
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| | | Playa Gallito
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0800
787-741-0900FX
Rt 200, West of Martineau Bay.
www.gotopuertorico.com
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A small beach with fairly calm waters, good snorkeling, no services and not much parking.
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| | | Playa Grande (Playita)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
West of Esperanza off Rt 201.
www.fws.gov
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Next to the Laguna Playa Grande. Not as protected as most Vieques beaches.
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| | | Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Rt 997, enter old Camp García & follow signs.
www.fws.gov
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Playa La Chiva is in a small inlet on the northeast shore of Punta Conejo. There may be strong waves and currents. See note on Playa La Plata (Silver Beach).
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| | | Playa La Plata (Silver Beach)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Rt 997, enter old Camp García & follow signs.
www.fws.gov
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This unmarked beach is east of Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach).
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| | | Playa Media Luna
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-8683
787-741-8606FX
Access through Sun Bay & follow the signs.
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Excellent protected cove. Good for snorkeling and beginner divers.
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| | | Playa Navío
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-8683
787-741-8606FX
Access through Sun Bay & follow the signs.
drna.gobierno.pr
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Small, secluded beach just west of Bahía Mosquito. Part of the location shoot for the movie Lord of the Flies.
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| | | Playa Tapón (Hidden Beach)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Access via Playa Caracas.
www.fws.gov
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This unmarked beach is east of the Playa Caracas (Red Beach). The access is by a dirt road passing Playa Caracas and by boat.
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| | | Punta Arenas (Green Beach)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
Rt 994 at the west end.
www.fws.gov
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At the very northwest tip of Vieques.
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| | | Reserve Natural Bahía Mosquito
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-8683
787-741-8606FX
Access through Sun Bay & follow the signs.
drna.gobierno.pr
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The bioluminescent 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 dinoflagellate family. The luminescence is a defense reaction when they are disturbed.
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| | | Rompeolas (Mosquito Pier)
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0800
787-741-0900FX
Rt 200.
www.gotopuertorico.com
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Jetty just west of the airport, also known as Puerto de la Libertad David Sanes (David Sanes Gateway to Liberty). Used by divers and fishermen.
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| | Acevedo's Rental Car
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-4380
787-741-4634FX
Rt 201, Bo Florida.
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Renting Jeep Cherokees, Vitares and Nissans.
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| | | Chepito's Car Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-649-2542
787-741-8691
Bo. Florida # 51.
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| | | Island Car Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-1666
787-315-1509
Rt 201, Bo. Florida.
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Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Chevy Tracker, Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Minivan.
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| | | Marcos Car Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-1388
787-741-1388FX
Bo. Montesantos.
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| | | Mario Acabá Car Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2394
787-453-1931
787-741-4413FX
Plaza, Bo. Montesantos.
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| | | Maritza Car Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0078
787-741-0078FX
Rt 201, Bo. Florida.
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| | | Martineau Car Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0087
787-741-3948FX
Martino Km 3.4.
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| | | Vieques Car & Jeep Rental
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-1037
787-435-1323
Villa Borinquen.
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New Jeep Cherokee rentals for navigating the adventurous back roads. jeep and lodging packages (for couples only).
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| | Black Beard Sports
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-1892
787-300-0155
Muñoz Rivera St. # 101.
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Experience a diving or snorkeling trip off the coast of Vieques. A quite world of beauty. Full service sports outfitter.
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| | Vieques National Wildlife Refuge
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2138
787-741-2158FX
www.fws.gov
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This refuge includes several habitats: beaches, coastal lagoons, mangrove wetlands and forests. It also includes coral reefs, sea grass beds and is a refuge for four endangered species of plants and ten endangered animal species including the Caribbean West Indian manatee, the brown pelican and four species of turtles.
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| | | Pure Adventure
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-314-4347
787-202-6551
pureadventurepuertorico.com
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We provide quality of service, knowledge, safety and fun. The adventures include: tropical snacks, gear, guide and marine biologist, and ecological orientation. Our most popular adventures are: diving, kayaking & snorkeling & bird watching.
(main office: Fajardo.)
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| | | Aqua Frenzy Kayaks
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0913
787-240-7985CL
71 Rubi St.
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Kayak and nature tours from 4pm-8pm, watch the sundown then go to the bioluminescent bay and mangroves, providing snorkeling a Vegetarian salad is provided on some trips. Locations vary depending on weather conditions.
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| | | Heaven Karibe Adventure
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-909-9685
144 Flamboyan St, Amapola Inn.
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The best snorkeling, mangroves and Bio Bay trips in Vieques. Snorkeling trips during the day, kayak and swim at the brightest bio-luminescent bay in the world at night! Professional crew on all our tours. Contact us today to make a reservation.
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| | | Island Adventures / Biobay
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0720
Rt 996 Km 4.5, Puerto Real.
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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. Enjoy the PR Cuisine and Mexican Restaurant before and after the biobay tours.
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| | | Travesías Isleñas Yaureibo
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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939-630-1267
787-741-7558
102 Hucar St., Bo. Esperanza.
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Kayak tours of the bioluminescent bay, snorkeling tours of nearby cays, Island and historical tours in Vieques.
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| | Unión de Choferes Públicos
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-385-1925
787-741-3246
Muñoz Rivera St. (front of pier).
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Public car service and guided tours around Vieques.
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| | Bar Restaurant El Patio
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-6381
340-01 Antonio G. Mellado St, Isabel II.
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| | | Chez Shack
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2175
Rt 995 Km 1.8.
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Caribbean, Seafood, Steak.
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| | | Island Steakhouse
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0011
787-741-1294FX
Crow's Nest Inn.
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American, Caribbean, Steak.
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| | | La Taberna Española
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-1175
Sta. Rosa St. & Carlos Lebrón St., Isabel II.
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American, Caribbean, Spanish.
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| | | Restaurant Way Nan
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-0622
787-741-1793FX
571 Plinio Peterson St., Isabel II.
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| | | Richard's Cafe
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-5242
35 Antonio G. Mellado St., Isabel II.
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| | | Trade Winds Restaurant
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-8666
787-741-2964FX
107 Flamboyan St.
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American, Puerto Rican, Seafood.
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| | | East Island Excursions
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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877-937-4386
787-860-3434
787-860-1656FX
Puerto Del Rey Marina.
www.eastwindcats.com
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62’ "East Wind" catamaran w/glass-bottom windows, water slide; sailing to deserted islands for beachcombing & snorkeling. Private charters for up to 78. "Island Flyer", "Eco Isleño"-high speed power catamarans-Culebra snorkeling or Vieques bio-bay.
(main office: Fajardo.)
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| | | | Erin Go Bragh Sailing & Snorkeling Charters
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-860-4401
787-409-2511
787-863-5253FX
Puerto Del Rey Marina, Slip 1204.
www.egbc.net
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50' Sailing Ketch, owner-operated for day sails, overnight bio-bay trips and longer term-charters to Spanish, US & British VIs. Also available for romantic, sunset dinner cruises offering the best meals available. See reviews on TripAdvisor.
(main office: Fajardo.)
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| | | | Island Flyer
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-860-3434
787-860-1656
Puerto del Rey Marina.
eastwindcats.com
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"Island Flyer" - high speed power catamarans - Culebra snorkeling or Vieques bio-bay. 62’ "East Wind" catamaran - glass-bottom windows, water slide - sailing to deserted islands for beachcombing & snorkeling. Also private charters for up to 78.
(main office: Fajardo.)
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| | | | Jim Boat Trips
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-383-4663
787-728-6606
787-383-5700
Villa Marina & San Juan Marina.
www.jimboatrips.com/
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All you need for the Catamaran excursion is a towel and sunblock!!! Mention this site and receive a $10 per person discount on available trips.
(main office: Fajardo.)
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| | Centro Comercial
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-741-2326
787-741-0666FX
Muñoz Rivera St , next to Post Office.
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Beach related items, fishing and snorkel supplies.
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| | Kiani Tours
(more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques
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787-556-6003
300 A, Calle Almendro, Esperanza.
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We offer culture and history in every tour. Start at El Fortín Conde de Mirasol (Fort Mirasol) where you can study the history of Vieques from the Taíno Indians to the Spanish Conquistadors. Replenish you energy with a taste of Puerto Rican cuisine.
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