5. Enjoy beach hopping in Vieques
If you are looking for beach-related things to do in Puerto Rico - tour the mesmerizing beaches of Vieques, precious slices of untouched Caribbean wilderness.
Much of Vieques looks like Californian cattle country: dry, rolling hills, scattered lazy herds and flocks of white egrets. But the island also enjoys scores of beaches, a small rainforest, exotic wildflowers, and a healthy population of tree frogs, mongoose and horses.
With characteristic imagination, the Navy named three of the island’s beaches Red, Blue, and Green, although the colour designations have now mostly been dropped in favour of local, Spanish names. Merely getting to these places is a small adventure; rocky approach roads wind through thick seagrape overbrush.
Red (Playa Corcho) and Blue (Bahía de la Chiva) beaches are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Just 75 meters off Blue Beach lies a cay (Isla Chiva) to swim to and explore for helmet shells and coral. The way to Green Beach (Punta Arena) is long, bumpy, and torturous.
Where to stay in Vieques:
- Best for location: The Vieques Guesthouse. Located in Vieques, within 300 m of Coconut Beach and 500 m of Esperanza, The Vieques Guesthouse provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive.
- Best for the sea view: Blue Horizon Boutique Resort. This adult-only resort is located on the island of Vieques, just off the coast of Puerto Rico. The historic building features an on-site bar and restaurant, plus an outdoor swimming pool.
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