Vieques Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Vieques
What makes the Island of Vieques unique is its recent history. For many years, the island was home to a major U.S. naval base, which used it for training, storage of munitions, and even target practice. During the early years of this century, there was a major dispute about the continued operation of the facility. As a result, most of the area formerly controlled by the military was turned over to the US Park Service. While there are still many restricted areas, a large part of the former military base is now open to the public. Two locals, one Puerto Rico-born and one New York-born, expressed the same concern - that the years of Navy munitions target practice both on land and off shore created a chemical drift which has contaminated the soil, causing higher than normal incidences of cance
Top Attractions in Vieques
Explore the best things to see and do in Vieques:
- ★Blue Caribe Kayaks
- ★El Fortin Conde de Mirasol
- ★Isabel Segunda (Pueblo)
- ★Island Adventures
- ★Nan-Sea Charters
- ★Travesías Isleñas
- ★Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust
Where to Eat in Vieques
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Carambola
- 🍴Chez Shack
- 🍴Chicken King
- 🍴El Quenepo
- 🍴Shauna's
- 🍴Tin Box
Where to Stay in Vieques
- 🏨Banana's Guesthouse
- 🏨Beach House Vieques
- 🏨Bravo Beach Hotel
- 🏨Casa de Amistad
- 🏨Casa Dos Chivos
- 🏨Crow's Nest Inn
Vieques Travel Guide Sections
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