Casa De Claire’s Guide to Vieques
Food scene
Biekes Bistro
Great food! Our recommendation: The Grouper!
It might seem strange to go eat in the airport parking lot, but trust us - the Isla Nena Cafe never disappoints! Try the burger!
Isla Nena Crabwalk Cafe
It might seem strange to go eat in the airport parking lot, but trust us - the Isla Nena Cafe never disappoints! Try the burger!
A local staple. Great food & drinks with a fabulous view. Try the fish & chips!
10 locals recommend
Bananas Restaurant & Guesthouse
142 Calle FlamboyanA local staple. Great food & drinks with a fabulous view. Try the fish & chips!
We love this place! Great drinks and fantastic food in a fun, casual outdoor setting. Try the Coco-rita!
8 locals recommend
Robin’s Mojito Bar & Grill
Calle FlamboyanWe love this place! Great drinks and fantastic food in a fun, casual outdoor setting. Try the Coco-rita!
El Blok Hotel
158 Calle FlamboyanCheck out the brunch!
A great little market in downtown Isabel Segunda. They also offer a delicious breakfast.
35 locals recommend
Buen Provecho
123 C. Muñoz RiveraA great little market in downtown Isabel Segunda. They also offer a delicious breakfast.
Neighborhoods
Esperanza is the place to find many of Vieques' restaurants, shops, and the malecon. This is the best place to find island night life.
34 locals recommend
Esperanza
Esperanza is the place to find many of Vieques' restaurants, shops, and the malecon. This is the best place to find island night life.
Isabel II is where you will find many of the island's restaurants, shops, grocery stores, the bank (with ATM) as well as the plaza, Fortín Conde de Mirasol (the Spanish fort) and the ferry dock.
Casa De Claire is a five minute drive to downtown Isabel II.
Isabel II is the main barrio and the administrative center in the downtown area in the island-municipality of Vieques.
8 locals recommend
Isabel Segunda
Isabel II is where you will find many of the island's restaurants, shops, grocery stores, the bank (with ATM) as well as the plaza, Fortín Conde de Mirasol (the Spanish fort) and the ferry dock.
Casa De Claire is a five minute drive to downtown Isabel II.
Isabel II is the main barrio and the administrative center in the downtown area in the island-municipality of Vieques.
Sightseeing
Don't leave Vieques without experiencing the magic of the Bio Bay!
386 locals recommend
Bahía Bioluminiscente
Don't leave Vieques without experiencing the magic of the Bio Bay!
If you're looking for a fun excursion, be sure to visit Black Sand Beach. A lush trek through a wooded path with a rainforest feel will lead you to a beach of pure black sand.
71 locals recommend
Black Sand Beach
If you're looking for a fun excursion, be sure to visit Black Sand Beach. A lush trek through a wooded path with a rainforest feel will lead you to a beach of pure black sand.
Crab Island Rum Distillery offers rum tasting and distillery tours!
17 locals recommend
Crab Island Rum Distillery
Crab Island Rum Distillery offers rum tasting and distillery tours!
Traveler advice
Getting around
You will need a car.
You will need to rent a car or golf cart to explore the island. You can NOT bring rental cars from PR to Vieques on the ferry. Casa De Claire sometimes has a rental car available. Please inquire.
Don't miss
Bio Bay Tour
Touring the Bio Bay is a must! Vieques has one of the brightest and best bio bays in the world. There are many tour options available. Don't leave the island without experiencing the magic of the bio bay!
Don't miss
The Ceiba Tree
Just past the airport, you can visit the Ceiba Tree, located inside the old navy base. This tree is often referred to as "the tree of life" and is a great photo op.
Don't miss
Beaches
Many of the island's best beaches are located inside the National Wildlife Refuge on the south side of Vieques, off Route 997, including: Playa Caracas (previously known as “Red” Beach”), La Chiva (previously known as "Blue Beach"), Pata Prieta ("Secret beach") and others.
There are three beaches located inside Sun Bay (located next to Esperanza) including Sun Bay, Media Luna and Navio.
Don't miss
Snorkeling & Bio Bay Tours
Crystal Clear Vieques offers snorkeling tours at the best site in Vieques.
Bring water, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen. Call 787.242.1071 or email crystalclearvieques@gmail.com to book.
www.crystalclearvieques.com