Vieques

 
Overview

Vieques is a Caribbean island off Puerto Rico's eastern coast. It's known for boat tours of Bioluminescent Bay (or Mosquito Bay), where microorganisms give the water a blue-green glow. It also offers secluded beaches and snorkeling.

Description

Measuring 21 miles long by 5 miles wide, Vieques is substantially bigger than Culebra and distinctly different in ambiance. Though still a million metaphorical miles from the bright lights of the Puerto Rican mainland, the larger population here has meant more choice of accommodations, swankier restaurants, and generally more buzz. It's renowned for its gorgeous beaches, semi-wild horses, and the unforgettable bioluminescent bay.



Wild horses roam the countryside, much of which is preserved as the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. The Fuerte de Vieques is a mid-19th-century Spanish fort and museum.



Address
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico

URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/puerto-rico/eastern-puerto-rico/vieques