Vieques National Wildlife Refuge

My recent trip to Vieques was truly unforgettable. The island has such a unique beauty, with each beach offering something special. We visited Playa Negra, a one-of-a-kind black sand beach. The contrast of the golden cliffs against the dark sand and blue waters was absolutely stunning—it felt like stepping into another world. The walk to get there was an adventure in itself, but completely worth it once we saw the breathtaking view. We also spent time at Playa Caracas, which had a very different vibe. The sand was soft and white, the water calm and clear, and it was perfect for swimming and relaxing. It’s one of the most family-friendly beaches we’ve been to, with plenty of space and a laid-back atmosphere. What makes Vieques so special is the balance between untouched natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. Unlike crowded tourist spots, here you really feel like you’re in a hidden paradise. Every turn revealed postcard-worthy scenery, and the locals were welcoming and kind.

Beautiful beach with less crowd. The cocoanut trees add beauty to the beach. Just watch for huge rocks in the beach.

Rough one lane roads to get there but well worth the drive. Spectacular scenery when you get out to the west side of the island. Small private beautiful beaches with few crowds an great snorkeling with two waves and a variety of sea life..

Fantastic area with opportunities for hiking snorkeling diving fishing boating or just enjoying time on the beach. The Refuge has many locations available for all of these activities and is free to the public. We enjoyed both hiking locations and beautiful beaches with clear water. On another occasion I enjoyed a Shore dive from one of the beaches where there was an excellent Reef.

Awesome place, so many cool beaches in the reserve. My favorite is probably blue beach / la chiva (shown in pics). It's in my top three beaches on the island with Sun bay (not in reserve) and Green beach (west side of reserve, also shown in last photo). But honestly all the beaches in Vieques are pretty awesome and if you happen to not fall in love with the one you can drive down the road a bit or around the corner and find another. Heck yeah.

Beautiful, secluded beaches and great snorkeling. 100 percent worth visiting. Spent the day on Playa La Chivas. Nice picnic shelters. Rocks on the left of the beach have good snorkeling. Island in the bay also has good snorkeling.

It is a great place to see nature, hike, swim, and relax on a beach. Please respect the wildlife and leave any place you visit in a better state than how you found it.

Playa Caracas is my all time favorite beach! Calm, clean & the epitome of tropical beaches. I can't get enough of this beach. Try going out early in the morning to swim and just soak in the magical vibes of Vieques. Newly installed restrooms are a plus. Also, La Chiva is another closer by beauty. The private pull offs give you the feel of being on your own secluded beach.