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Vieques Island

Vieques, officially the Isla de Vieques, is an island and municipality of Puerto Rico, comprising the Spanish Virgin Islands together with Culebra. 5 miles (7 km) wide.

Type IslandPopulation 8,249

Why go

  • Island-municipality of Puerto Rico.
  • Served by Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS).

History

Vieques, officially the Isla de Vieques, is an island and municipality of Puerto Rico, comprising the Spanish Virgin Islands together with Culebra. Located about 8 miles (13 km) east of the main island of Puerto Rico, it is about 20 miles (32 km) long and 4.5 miles (7 km) wide. Vieques is spread over 7 barrios and Isabel Segunda, its historic and administrative center. Residents of the island are known as viequenses. The population of the island is 8,249 as of the 2020 Census.

Airports

Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) 4.1 km to the centre
Vieques, U, PR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Cape Air, American Airlines, Reem Air, Seaborne Airlines…) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. San Juan, St. Croix Island (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX) 27 km to the centre
Culebra, U, PR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. San Juan (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR) 24 km to the centre
Ceiba, U, PR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport (HUC) 36 km to the centre
Humacao, U, PR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry Terminal Vieques
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ceiba - Vieques
Ferry route · Hornblower
Outdoor
Ceiba - Culebra
Ferry route · Hornblower
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Vieques Island
Vieques Island
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VQS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. San Juan, St. Croix Island). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ferry Terminal Vieques, 3.7 km); routes include Ceiba - Vieques, Ceiba - Culebra.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vieques Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.