7 days in Isla de Vieques Itinerary

For sixty years until 2003, most of the Isla de Vieques was closed off to the public, with the US Navy using the island's beaches and surrounding waters for drills and testing of new military machinery, such as bombs.

Change things up with these side-trips from Isla de Vieques: Fajardo (Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay & Icacos Island) and Palomino Island (in Las Croabas). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Sun Bay Beach, stroll through Black Sand Beach, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and take in the waterfront at Malecon.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Isla de Vieques trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In February, daytime highs in Isla de Vieques are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F.