Visitors love to explore Vieques Things To Do as the island of Vieques is a must-getaway for vacationers and travelers with its pristine white sandy beaches, verdant green flora and astounding hills. This Caribbean island offers nature’s beauty, tranquility, and adventure and is far away from the cities’ bustling and crowded streets. There are many activities to enjoy by exploring this vacation haven. 

Tour of the Brightest Bioluminescent Bay

Isla de Viegues is home to the brightest and unspoiled bioluminescent beach in the world on the southern part of the island. A tour of Puerto Mosquito or Mosquito Bay is an important part of your vacation at this enchanting island. The Guinness Book of World Records has listed it as the world’s brightest bioluminescent beach in the world in 2008. The Bay, with its shallow and small opening, is a haven to biological organisms named Pyrodinium bahamense Dinoflagellates that are responsible for producing luminescent lights in the bay.  A tour by boat or kayak will give a rare experience to witness this magnificent wonder of nature.

Snorkel and Scuba Dive with Amazing Marine Life

This Caribbean island is home to exquisite coral reefs laden with rich marine life that includes cup corals, gorgonians, starfish, puffer fish, angelfish, crustaceans and other multicolored fish. Snorkel in Viegues's clear blue water with lots of dive sites and explore its marine beauty.  For more extreme adventures, dive with the island’s marine life.  There are several snorkel and diving shops where you can rent gear for your water expeditions. The island has tour operators that offer snorkeling and diving adventures. Some of the preferred snorkeling and diving sites on Isla de Vieques include Esperanza Beach, Mosquito Pier, Gorgonian Forests, Green Beach, Media Luna, Isla Chiva and Cayo de Afuera.

Island Tour by Horseback or Bike

Vieques Island offers nature trekkers lush flora and virgin beaches. Make your own adventures in the island by taking your horse or bike on natural trails. Discover hidden coves of clear blue water of the Caribbean and surrounded by natural green habitats for wildlife. The serenity of the island makes it a wonderful experience of getting away from the busy, raucous life of the city and urban centers.  Lots of adventure shops and hotels offer rental bikes and horse for your island hiking.

More Island Activities

Other enjoyable activities on the island include romantic dining ala-Vieques in different restaurants and pubs that tender sumptuous traditional Puerto Rican meals like comida criolla and alcapurria. Try fishing off the island’s marine-rich beaches and in abundant fishing spots.  Visit Isla Vieques and enjoy Mother Nature at its best.