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Maximize your time: Vieques Travel Tips to avoid pitfalls a few of us have experienced while visiting the island of Vieques!
Vieques Travel Reminders
Getting Around the Island
- If you don’t rent a vehicle: Take Taxi business cards when you see them. There is no Uber in Vieques and you should prebook taxis in advance.
- Prebook a Taxi: A must if traveling to Ceiba Airport, Ceiba Ferry, or Vieques Airport. The Vieques Ferry usually has taxis first come first serve. Hustle! Or prebook — peace of mind is priceless.
- Main Island (PR vs Vieques) Car Rentals: You cannot bring a main island (PR) car rental to Vieques. There is overnight parking at the Ceiba Ferry and Airport.
- Should you rent a vehicle? You don’t need to rent a vehicle in Vieques, but many visitors do. Golf and UTV carts are a fun way to explore the island. Jeeps/Broncos go faster, have A/C, and allow you to see more of the island on a shorter stay.
Island Tips
- Eat dinner early: And never in a hurry. Most places won’t seat you after 7:30 pm. Late-night food options can be a scavenger hunt depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adds to the fun!
- Sunsets: See a sunset in Esperanza.
- Book a local excursion: Day sail trips, yoga, snorkeling, horse riding, buggy rentals, jet skis, fishing charters, bike tours, trail tours and more. There’s more than just beaches here — but we don’t blame you if you just sit at the beach!
- Food: All food is local food! No chains. Choose from traditional Puerto Rican food, fresh Caribbean seafood, or burgers, pizza and wings. Buen provecho!
- Shop: Many locally owned gift shops carry locally made pieces. Take a locally made piece home as a reminder of Vieques — a place worth remembering.
- Motto: Leave the ordinary behind, embrace the island life.
Vieques Recommendations
Getting to Vieques
- SJU to Ceiba: We use them every time! Island Breeze Taxi.
- Ferry Transport: You can rent a vehicle, take a taxi (preorder at about $20 avg per car via Vieques Taxi 787-741-8294), or White Vans at the Ferry will bring you straight to your location ($10-$20 per person).
- Side Note: Buy the Ferry tickets ASAP. Tickets are available online or at the ticket window. Limited online tickets sell out fast. The website will show how many tickets are available at the window even if online tickets appear sold out. Site: puertoricoferry.com or flights are available from Ceiba airport or San Juan.
Transportation on the Island
- Transportation: Rent a golf cart from Fun Brothers Kiosk (2.5 blocks from us) or Vieques UTV Rental (by airport), or rent a car/jeep/bronco from Maritza’s Car Rental.
Tours & Activities
- Bio Bay: Many to choose from with different times. Call around to see who has availability for your date and time. Save $5 and online fees with the Pirate Bio Bay tour and rentals if you call and mention “Coco Loco”. Pickup is 3.5 blocks away in front of the Green Store (mini mart in Esperanza painted green). They also have clear kayaks which make all the difference.
- Snorkeling / Kayak Tours: Crystal Clear Vieques, Blackbeard Sports, or Yaboo Tours.
- Activities: Snorkel or jump off Esperanza Pier (2.5 blocks away), stop by Punta Arenas to see sea turtles and amazing sea life (by car only), walk to Sun Bay beach and see horses on the beach, or visit Playa Negra to see the famous black sand beach (about a 20-minute trail).
Food & Essentials
- Restaurants/Bars: Lots of restaurants within walking distance on El Malecon (Boardwalk). Most stop seating around 7 pm. Duffy’s is a favorite. Banana’s, Bili’s, Quenepo, Robin’s Mojito Bar, and Lazy Jacks are open until 2 am and serve food until midnight with a great outdoor Caribbean atmosphere.
- Groceries/Snacks: Mini-Mart (Colmado Lydia) is half a block away and the Green Store is about 4.5 blocks away.
Best Beaches
- Best Beaches: For clear water visit La Chiva (car or golf cart). Locals often go to Caracas (car, taxi, or golf cart). Snorkel in baby blue water at Mosquito Pier (car, taxi, golf cart), read a book, sunbathe, swim, or snorkel on Esperanza Beach with majestic views just 1.5 blocks away.
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