The island

Map of Vieques, Puerto Rico

Find the ferry, beach roads, visitor bases, and refuge access.

Updated July 22, 2026 By Experience Vieques

Vieques is 21 miles (34 kilometres) long and about four miles (seven kilometres) wide. A few cross-island roads and separate beach approaches make short distances take longer than they look.

North: Ferry and Isabel Segunda
South: Esperanza and the beach run
Both ends: National wildlife refuge land

Two visitor bases Use Isabel Segunda for the ferry and errands. Choose Esperanza for the beach run and bio bay tours.
Roads connect the island Take PR-997 between the two towns. Use PR-200 and PR-201 for trips east or west.
Beaches run south and east Start at Sun Bay, then continue east to Caracas and La Chiva on designated refuge roads.
Refuge access changes Refuge land covers both ends of Vieques. The eastern former range remains restricted during cleanup.

Visitor base Named beach Main road Wildlife refuge

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Refuge access changes

Refuge land covers both ends of Vieques. The eastern former range remains restricted during cleanup.

Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

We checked federal access sources on July 21, 2026.

How to read Vieques

North coast

Isabel Segunda

The ferry and most day-to-day services sit in Isabel Segunda.

Plan the arrival

South coast

Esperanza and Sun Bay

Esperanza fronts the malecon. Sun Bay starts east of town.

Compare the two bases

Eastern refuge

Caracas and La Chiva

Designated refuge roads reach both beaches.

Choose a refuge beach

Western refuge

Punta Arenas

Pair Punta Arenas with Kiani Lagoon for a west-side outing.

Open the official refuge map

Interior

Barrios, hills, and rural stays

Homes and hillside stays fill the island's center.

See countryside stays

Vieques beach access at a glance

Place	Area	Access
Sun Bay Balneario Sun Bay	South coast, east of Esperanza	Paved road with parking and facilities.
Media Luna and Navio South-coast coves	Beyond Sun Bay	Final approach needs a field check.
Playa Caracas Red Beach	Eastern wildlife refuge	Designated refuge road.
Playa Chiva Blue Beach	Eastern wildlife refuge	Designated refuge road.
Punta Arenas Green Beach	Western wildlife refuge	Designated refuge road.
Mosquito Bay Bioluminescent bay	Protected south-side reserve	Book a licensed night tour.

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