The Ultimate Vieques Travel Guide | BLACK SAND BEACH, BIO BAY, SUN BAY BEACH, AND COST BREAKDOWN
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- The archipelago of Puerto Rico is composed of many beautiful and unique cays and islets, but one of the most special islands that form part of this archipelago is the island of Vieques. Located just 7 miles to the east of the main island of Puerto Rico, Vieques is a great option for those who wish to have the quintessential secluded Caribbean island experience.
It is home to world-renowned beaches, some of the friendliest people you will meet, and the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. And in this travel guide, I'll share with you how to get to Vieques and what to do in Vieques so you can plan your visit to this breathtaking island. And, at the end, I'll share with you a detailed cost breakdown of a visit to Vieques.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro to the Vieques Travel Guide
01:11 - How to get to Vieques, Puerto Rico
01:27 - How to book a ferry ride to Vieques, Puerto Rico
02:47 - Things to keep in mind when booking a ferry to Vieques
04:50 - Embarking on the ferry to Vieques
05:42 - Arriving at Isabel II in Vieques
06:08 - Esperanza in Vieques
06:28 - Rincón del Café in Vieques
06:40 - Vieques Ceiba Tree
07:27 - El Rompeolas in Vieques
08:12 - Sun Bay Beach in Vieques
09:30 - Encendido Navideño in Vieques
11:09 - Breakfast at Rising Roost in Vieques
11:38 - La Chiva Beach in Vieques
12:45 - Caracas Beach in Vieques
13:12 - Black Sand Beach in Vieques
14:39 - Bioluminescent Bay in Vieques
16:03 - Muelle de la Caña in Vieques
16:24 - Callo de Tierra in Vieques
16:38 - Panadería La Viequense
16:58 - Fortin Conde de Mirasol
17:25 - History of the US Navy occupation of Vieques
20:09 - Hombre de Puerto Ferro archeological site
21:01 - Traditional food from Vieques
21:37 - Departing Vieques
22:33 - Cost Breakdown of a trip to Vieques
24:35 - Outro to the Vieques Travel Guide
ACCOMMODATIONS IN VIEQUES
Finca Victoria Vieques: bit.ly/3Kp8pKt
El Blok Hotel Vieques: bit.ly/43ROTgE
Hix Island House Vieques: bit.ly/45fbtkc
BOOK A VIEQUES BIO BAY TOUR: bit.ly/45ckB9d
GPS COORDINATES
Ceiba Ferry Terminal Parking Area: 18.227160, -65.614098
Ceiba Ferry Terminal: 18.230176, -65.617789
Isabel Segunda: 18.149365, -65.441553
Esperanza: 18.095464, -65.474344
Parque de la Ceiba de Vieques: 18.132926, -65.504923
Mosquito Pier (Rompeolas de Vieques): 18.133764, -65.511853
Sun Bay Beach: 18.097400, -65.460966
Rising Roost: 18.149193, -65.442708
La Chiva Beach: 18.112486, -65.385689
Caracas Beach: 18.108436, -65.412885
Playa Negra Trailhead: 18.098657, -65.490830
Playa Negra: 18.095776, -65.492510
Panadería La Viequense: 18.147727, -65.441167
Fortín Conde de Mirasol: 18.147190, -65.439111
Hombre de Puerto Ferro: 18.108329, -65.459971
Vieques Ferry Terminal: 18.152371, -65.442795
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We deeply sympathize with the hardships experienced by the people of Puerto Rico, as we Chinese have also endured similar historical tragedies and suffered from the brutalities of Japanese aggressors. Given the opportunity, I will definitely visit Vieques. LOVE FROM CHINA🇨🇳
Thank you for your comment and solidarity! 🙏🏼
Brik, your video is thorough and made with love...thus, My husband & I have changed our travel plans; we will visit Vieques instead of Cancún. 😘
Oh wow!! Thank you so much for that! I hope you have a great time in Vieques!! I’ve never been to Cancun but my perception is that it’s more of a party and resort vacation destination. Vieques is nothing like that, so keep that in mind when choosing where to go based on the intent of your vacation plans. If you want something more relaxing, then Vieques should satisfy those needs! If you end up going to Vieques, I hope you have a fantastic time! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷 and if you go to Cancún as well haha
My heart will always be in vieques. Maria did me a number. I’ve been all over that island. I noticed you didn’t touch on secret beach. Many more beautiful beaches that only locals know. I lived there for sometime and im so homesick. Great video
I’m glad that my video helped you reconnect to Vieques. I hope you’ll be able to visit the island again soon. 🙏🏼 Definitely left out a couple of places that we didn’t have time to visit and things to do. Hopefully we get to go back soon because we fell in love with it as well. Thanks for commenting and for watching my videos! ☺️🙏🏼🇵🇷
Don’t fear let you stop to see how beautiful are the people of vieques been there and is like heaven😊
So true!! Vieques is a wonderful place with wonderful people! 😊🙌🏼🇵🇷
Brik great video and very
informative!🇵🇷🇵🇷
Hey Sarah! Thank you so much and thank you for commenting! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
This video is so well done, and I really appreciate all this great info. Thank you!
Thank you so much! 😄🙏🏼 I’m glad it was helpful! 💪🏼🇵🇷
Beautiful, beautiful video, although, the dark history part brought tears to my eyes.
Hey Ivan! Thank you for your comment! Vieque’s history definitely took a dark turn that the people who live there still battle with. I definitely have a lot of respect for them. I’m glad my video helped you learn about it and appreciate Vieques. 🙏🏼🇵🇷
It saddens me that the US has always tried to destroy Puerto Rico. Has demonstrated flagrant disregard for my Island.
loved this video. I appreciate your honesty and humble personality and love for the island.
Hey Giselle! Thank you for your comment! I definitely have a lot of appreciation and respect for Vieques and the people that live there. Such a wonderful place! 🇵🇷😄
bro ,high quality videos you are putting out here. Thank you!
Hey Jake! Thank you so much for your comment, feedback and support! Soon gonna be posting more videos! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Fantastic run down of sights to see and things not to miss. Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!! Thank you so much for your comment! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷
Thanks so much for the detailed guide! Watched the whole thing and got some great tips and ideas!
Hey! Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! Hope you have a great time in Vieques! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
This information is so helpful for planning my trip. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment! Hope you have a fantastic time! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Boricua despierta defendamos nuestra isla. Thank you for all the information you put on your channel. It is beautiful.
Gracias por tu comentario, Angel! Definitivamente tenemos que proteger lo que nos pertenece. ✊🏼🇵🇷
I absolutely love your videos! My family and I have so many good idea from you now when we visit viegues. Thanks so much for this extremely good and detailed information. ❤🇵🇷
Hey Shane!! Glad that my video was helpful!! I hope you have an amazing time in Vieques! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Love it can't wait to hit the island again !! Thanks for the info on vieques ! Keep it up !
Thank you so much, Julio! 2022 is looking like a great year to explore even more places around Puerto Rico! 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
Loved watching your videos in preparation for my trip to PR! They have all been very instructive and I’ve learned a lot.
My fiancé and I will be arriving in PR tomorrow. Can’t understate how much we appreciate you making videos like this!
This makes me too happy!! Thank you for your comment! I hope your fiancé and you have an amazing time visiting Puerto Rico! Have a great flight! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Absolutely a beautiful place! This is what I’m looking forward to on our trip to PR.
Thank you Jennifer!! I hope you have a great time visiting Puerto Rico and Vieques! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
AWESOME VIDEO BRIK. THANK YOU.
Hey Orlando! Thank you for leaving a comment and for the support! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Best video. I think I might just try & replicate your trip over an extra day. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much, Lesko! That would be amazing! We wanted to stay for another day or two. There were some things we didn’t get to see. Hopefully we get to go back. 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
Very comprehensive video, thanks for all the info!
Thank you for your feedback and for the support! I’m glad you liked the video! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷
Gracias Brik. Bien informativo
Gracias a ti por comentar! Que bueno que te gusto! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
Nice video Brik, thorough, educational and entertaining.! Vieques is worth a visit, to your point, if even for a day trip.
Thank you so much, Rob! If it was for me I would visit it multiple times a year! Haha but I gotta explore other spots around the island. 😄🙌🏼🏝 We’ll be back eventually for sure!
Nada más bello que me Isla Nena. Vieques es hermoso!
Gracias por tu comentario! Concuerdo! Vieques es otra cosa! Quedamos enamorados! 😍🇵🇷🌊
I am planning a trip to PR and this has been the most informative video I’ve watched. I’m literally going to replicate your stay because absolutely loved your recommendations. Also, thank you for that giving us a quick history lesson it really helped me reevaluate how I want this trip to go and the activities I would like to incorporate. THANK YOU !
Hey Adriana!! Thank YOU for your amazing comment! Love seeing how my work helps so many people enjoy their visit to Puerto Rico to the fullest!! I’ve had other people say that they’ll replicate my videos and that blows my mind 😂🙌🏼 Had to add in some history in there. Knowing about the history about the country or place you’re visiting helps you be a more responsable traveler, plus, makes your visit even better! Thank you again! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Absolutely flabbergasted from the atrocities committed by the US Navy in Vieques. So much of US history is either not taught, or gaslit to the public. Thank you for including this in your video and informing people.
Hey James!! Thank you for being interested in that part of the video! There are other videos about that subject on RUclips by AJ+ and others id you’re interested. I’ll be uploading another travel guide soon where I talk a bit more about the US and PR relationship in the past.
Bro a little overboard on atrocities Jesus, get over your self. Based on your name your not even Puerto Rican, if you are my bad. I'm from San Turce and the only people that mad a big deal was some local ricans and white people. Seriously the word atrocities is ridiculous.
@vazpaii2000 America in general commits more atrocities all through out history that no one talks about
Dude, you are the best! Amazing tips thank you so much!
😱🙌🏼🇵🇷 thank you for the amazing compliment and support! Hope you hace a great time visiting Puerto Rico! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Such a helpful video, thank you so much!
Hey Laura! Happy you liked it! Thank you for leaving a comment! 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
Thank you very much ! This is very helpful 👍
Glad you liked it! Hope your trip is amazing! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Thank you for sharing ALL the positive and beauty of Vieques and our Island 🏝️ 🇵🇷, I have seen videos from others RUclipsrs that all they focused or mention is bad and negativity about our island 🏝️ which other towns and country’s have not only PR. Thank you again for the beautiful video 😊
Hola Griselle!! Mil gracias por tu comentario! Como tu dices, en cualquier lugar te vas a encontrar cosas buenas y cosas malas. Pero Vieques tiene muchas mas cosas buenas y lindas que cualquier otra cosa! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷🏝️
Thank you so much for explaining in detail
Hey Vanessa!! Thank you for leaving a comment and supporting! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
Nice job with your video. You did an excellent job of describing the highlights of Isla Nena.
Thank you so much! So many great things to do at Vieques, it was hard to boil it down to a few. Hopefully I’ll be able to go back soon to make a part 2 of this video. 🙏🏼🙌🏼😄🇵🇷
Wow awesome video!! Thank you!
Hey!! Glad you liked my video a lot!! Thank you for leaving a comment! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Great current video and thank you for pointing out the history of the Navy. So many people do not learn this whole visiting.
Hey Stephan! Thank you for commenting! I felt it would be irresponsable to promote visiting vieques without highlighting the struggles they still face and their tumultuous history. Viequenses are without a doubt very strong people. 💪🏼🇵🇷
Hey Brick !!!! You Rock! Thanks for the great videos my friend. I'll be returning to the Island on March 2023... after many decades being away from the Island where I grew up. Aguadilla will be my home base! Your PRO presentation is admirable. Gracias Hermano!
Hey Felix!! Thank you so much!! Glad to have you back on the island! Hope you’re able to enjoy it to the fullest after so much time away. Appreciate your support a lot! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Me encanto ! Excelente video
Hola Mayra!! Mil gracias por dejar un comentario! Me alegro que te haya gustado mi video! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Great video sir very informative,thanks so much.
Thank you for your comment, Angel! I’m glad it was helpful! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷
Great video with real information.
Hey Jody! Thank you for leaving a comment! Glad you found it helpful! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Excelente información Gracias!!
Hola Jessica! Gracias por tu feedback! Me alegro que te haya gustado el video! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Great video, thanks so much!
Hey Ashley!! Thank you for dropping by and leaving a comment!! I’m glad you liked my videos! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Thank you, for this Owesome info.
👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰
Hey Sandra!! Thank you for leaving a comment! Great to see you enjoyed the video! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷🙌🏼
You are amazing . . Thanks for including the breakdown cost.
🥹❤️ No problem!! I know that getting financially prepared is an important part of getting the most out of a vacation. Glad it helped! 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
Great talk through. Great video.
Hey!! Thank you so much!! Glad my video helped! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Very helpful video. Thank you!
Hey David! Thank you for leaving a comment! Happy to see my video helping so many people! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
was just in vieques for rums of puerto rico! such a beautiful place! had a great time and driving golf carts is fun lol - glad to see you post a video for vieques - lol you exfoliated with the black sand - smart, didn't think to do that
Vieques is something else! Loved it all! I saw a couple of people having a good time in golf carta for sure 😂 haha I couldn’t miss the opportunity to play around with that sand. It was my favorite beach of the whole trip haha
Detailed well executed travel information and advice to visit Vieques, PR. Thanks for mentioning ferry accessible travel accommodation. Please include more information for wheelchair user accommodations in Vieques, Culebra, and Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷 ❤
Hey Michelle! Thank you so much for your comment! Glad you liked the video and found it helpful! And thank you for the idea of including that into the guide. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for the next one! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
AWESOME VIDEO MAN LOVE YOU!
Thank you so much!!! Love my you and everyone who follows this channel! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Great video!!
Thank you so much!! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Great Video!
Hey Stan! Thank you so much!! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷
Bella mi Isla Nena! Gracias!
Hola Juana! Me alegra muchísimo tu comentario porque quería hacerle justicia a la belleza de Vieques a travez de mi video, y que ese comentario venga de una Viequense me da hasta mas felicidad. Gracias a ti!! 🙏🏼☺️🇵🇷
Really helpful and detailed !! Still looking for places to snorkel .. Thank you
Hey Colin! I was told that Punta Arenas is a fantastic place to go snorkeling. I also saw people snorkeling at the end of El Rompeolas. There are islets located near the coastline that apparently has great snorkeling, but I wouldn’t do that if you’re not an experienced snorkeler/swimmer since it consists of swimming around 10-15 min to get to these islets. Hope that helps!
@@BriksTravelGuides cuando leí primero,pensé que decías que había que poder nadar 10 a 15 millas 😂😁pero luego leí que eran 10 a 15min que comoquiera esta difícil.
Haha exacto! 😅
Muchas gracias por tan excelente video, y por tomarte el tiempo de contestar a c/u ❤ mi hno viene a PR con su familia y tu video me ha dado mucha luz 😊 mil gracias
Hola!! Mil gracias por tu comentario!! Que bueno que han disfrutado mis videos! Espero que pases un tiempo fenomenal con tu hermano y su familia cuando lleguen a la isla. Gracias nuevamente! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
My mom's side of the family is from there. Went there a lot of summers. Some of the best memories with my cousins out there!
Family in Monte Santo , Martino , Florida. Los Perez. Lol
Hey Miguel!! Wow, glad you were able to visit Vieques a couple of times! No doubt you had a great time! Thank you for leaving a comment! Hope you get to go back soon! 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
SALUDOS.. 🙏...EXCLENTE..🎥.. information..♥️.. Loving the beautiful beaches, business,.. foods..walk way. on the island.. thanks..
Hola Alvaro!! Gracias por dejarme un comentario y por el apoyo!! Me alegra que te haya gustado mi video! Vieques es definitivamente una islita hermosa! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Very well done. Very educational with a lot of useful information. While Vieques has a lot to explore, to me the best part is the bio-bay. It's an experience that's freaky, magical, memorable, and just plain cool. I advise to check the moon-phase, and choose the darkest time possible to maximize your experience. It always amazes me to say or to hear that there are 5 bio-bays in the world, and 3 of them are in PR .... including the best and brightest. Pretty amazing.
Yes! Totally agree! It’s hard to fully grasp what it feels to be in the bio bay. You have to be there to truly understand what it feels to have “shooting stars” lighting up your kayak. I loved to see fish lighting up in the water when they swam around! I would go back in a heartbeat.
Wow 🤩 ❤❤❤
Vieques is truly something else! 😱😍🇵🇷
Thanks
No problem!
Excellent 👍
Thank You for sharing,I’m going to San Juan Puerto Rico for the first time at the end of this month. I’m happy to see it’s a lot cheaper than Hawaii & it reminds me of Hawaii 🥰
Hey!! Happy to hear you’re visiting the island! Hope you have a great time! Definitely a lot of natural beauty here. Remember to shop local whenever possible. 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
Playa negra was amazing!!!😍😍
It really is!! Breathtaking landscape! I love the mix of all the different colors! 😍🇵🇷🙌🏼
We took the ferry it was fine. we booked our tickets a couple days in advance. We didn't plan for the taxi cost though from San Juan. Our whole trip to Vieques was spare of the moment but it was the highlight of the trip.
Hey Jesse!! Yeah, the taxi price can be STEEP, but I’m glad you had an amazing trip to Vieques!! Definitely one of the most unique and spectacular places in Puerto Rico. Hopefully more people can can appreciate and experience it like you did! Thank you for leaving a comment! ☺️🙏🏼🇵🇷
@@BriksTravelGuides any other cheap recommendations to get to ceiba from San Juan?
Very informative Thanks
Thank you so much! 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
Great video - very informative. Can’t wait to visit 🦾💯
Hey!! Thank you for leaving a comment and for the support! Happy to see people appreciate it and find it helpful! Hope you have a great trip whenever you visit! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
Beautiful video well done wish you would’ve recorded and spoke more about the mysterious rocks that very weird !! Anyway thank you and keep doing move video
Hey Devious! Thank you for leaving a comment! Glad you liked my video of Vieques! The rocks of El Hombre de Puerto Ferro are very interesting! When you’re there you get a feeling that it might have been a sacred place for the people who were there so long ago. I bet is not as popular as the beaches in Vieques, but I would recommend stopping by for sure! It’s pretty accesible.
This was so helpful!!!! Thank you! Friends and I are planning a trip for February. Is a golf cart feasible or do you suggest a car?
Hey Ann! So glad you think so! 🙌🏼🙏🏼 Both will work well, but you’ll take double the time to get to places with a golf cart. Also you wont be able to leave things in the golf cart while you go to the beach (if you leave things in a car, they shouldn’t be visible). But if you’re traveling light and don’t mind taking longer to get to places, a golf cart is a great option! Many people use them to get around. Just so you have an idea, in a car you take about 15 minutes from the ferry port in Isabel Segunda to Esperanza, and in a golf cart you’ll take 30 minutes. Hope that helps! 🙌🏼🇵🇷
Isla nena known as vieques naturaly beautiful the best things to do and the paradise on earth!
Absolutely true! I can’t wait to go back and meet more of it’s beauty and history. 🙏🏼😊🇵🇷
This was a very well-made video.
Very informative.
QUE LINDA SON MIS ISLAS !
QUE VIVA P.R. CULEBRA Y VIEQUES !!!!
Gracias Steve!! Me alegro que te haya gustado tanto!! Así es! Que viva PR, Culebra y Vieques!! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
@@BriksTravelGuides muy bueno, continua TU trabajo.
Yo soy Puertorriqueño pero vivo en Florida.
Mi esposa es Es gringa pero le encanta P.R.
Nos casamos en Rincon y Luna de miel en culebra .
Culebra es nuestro Punto.
Nunca la e llevado a El Yunque ,pero Este año la llevo.
Grasias por Tus videos . Ella solo habla Ingles so she enjoys it very much .
God bless !
Mil gracias, Steve!! Brutal! Que bueno que puedas compartir tu cultura con ella! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷 Espero que puedan volver a visitar la isla pronto! 😄
Grasias por responder.
ORGULLO BORICUA AQUI !!!!
Desde Orlando FL
Haha a veces me tardo un poco en responder y a veces se me pierdan los comments (el app no es tan intuitivo para responderle a la gente) pero eventualmente respondo! 😂🙌🏼 Gracias por el apoyo! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
Thanks......
Always happy to help! 😄🙌🏼
Really informative video, Brik! Thanks for making it. If you don't rent a car, are there any easy options to get around Vieques?
Hey Kevin!! Thank you!! Appreciate the comment! You could rent a golf cart, which are slow but definitely works and are very popular for tourist to use. There are also taxis that can take you around. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
youre video are the absolutely best. totallt guiding us our whole trip. once we get to vieques where can we rent the golf cart
Hey Lian! Glad you loved my video and it helped you out! I think Maritza Car Rental might have golf karts. There are several companies that rent them. Search online for “Vieques golf kart rental”. I don’t have the full info because I wanted to rent a car from the beginning so didn’t look into golf karts. Sorry I can’t give you a straightforward answer but I hope you find one and have a great time in Vieques! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This was sooo informative. I also appreciate that you include the not so great aspects of its history. 🙌🏻 People need to know this. Btw: I’m guessing it’s called mosquito bay for a reason 😖
Thank you so much for your comment! I’m glad you found it helpful! Yes, I felt obligated to cover Vieques’ history because everyone that visits should be informed about the horrifying truth and injustice that the people of Vieques lived for many years. They deserve every once of respect for everything they endured. Thank you for appreciating that! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 and haha about Mosquito Bay, honestly when we went at night we didn’t have any problems with mosquitos or mimes/majes (small mosquito like insects). Generally these insects get very annoying near the beach when the sun is setting. Before or after that you wont have a problem, generally. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Been there several times and going back in 3 weeks. It's crazy how so many people never make it here that visit PR
Agreed! It is a bit of a journey to get there, but it’s definitely worth it! Great to hear that you’ve had the chance to visit several times! Thank you for your comment! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
People that live on mainside haven’t been to vieques
Another awesome video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾I've noticed that you mention all your filming gear on the video description but the drone you are using for your aerial shoots! 🤔😁
Happy New Year from Ponce, Puerto Rico 🌴 🏊♀️ 🍺 🎅🏾 🇵🇷
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Hey! Nice catch, I don’t have that in the list. I’m currently using the DJI Mavic Mini 2. Great compact drone! Love it! 🚁🇵🇷
@@BriksTravelGuides The mini 2 is a great drone!... I'm still using my Mavic 2pro for my filming! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Yes! Love how compact it is! 🙌🏼
Great video!
We will be traveling this July and are looking for a place to stay. Was told Humacao is nice for a family of four generations. What are your thoughts? I don’t see any videos about Humacao and I’m a bit worried we may not be looking in a safe place.
Thank you and thank you for all of your videos and advice.
Hey! If you’re visiting Humacao you’ll likely be staying and visiting Palmas del Mar which is a huge gated community where people live and have their vacations homes. I’ve visited few times for short periods so I don’t have many details, but I know that it’s kind of a bubble. You’ll for sure be safe there, but if you want to actually experience PR, you’ll have to get out of there. Also, keep in mind it’s an hour drive from Old San Juan, though it’s closer to the nice beaches in Fajardo/Luquillo and El Yunque in Rio Grande. Hope that helps a bit!
Thanks for answering my question. I will call tomorrow.
That’s great! Hopefully it’s not $20 per day because that’s pretty darn expensive 😅 Regardless, I hope you have a great time visiting Vieques! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷🏝️
Hi, can you confirm on the price?
I think this video sealed the deal for me in deciding whether or not to go to the Bahamas or Vieques. I heard there’s a cave off Caracas beach too.
Hey!! Amazing I was able to help you decide! Vieques is truly amazing and unique! You won’t regret it! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Bahamas is full of sharks!!! In these beaches in Puerto Rico is rare to see a shark on the coast….
Hi Brik
Loving your videos.
Can you do a detail video on visiting Mona island please.pls
There’s not a good video on steps to take to visit, what you can do n see on the island. Can you stay overnight?, etc
Hey Judy! Thank you so much!! As far as I know, making a trip to Mona would require a lot of coordination because it is not a very frequented destination. It’s about a 4 hour boat ride from the main island and there are no hotels. If you’re interested to visit, try to find a dedicated and experienced tour operator that can submit the permits for your trip, coordinate transportation, and most importantly, ensure that you are safe during your visit there. Hopefully at some point I’ll have the opportunity to visit Mona and have first hand experience. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Amazing channel what was your favorite beach
Thank you so much, Matt!! I think my favorite beach in Vieques has to be either Playa Negra (because of the contrasting colors)or La Chiva (because it felt very secluded and pristine. 😄🌊🇵🇷
Great video! Quick question: did you book your bio bay tour in-person day of? We are looking online and it looks like all days we want to do a tour are booked. Do you think we could find a kayak tour in person in-person the day of? Thanks
Hey Benjamin! Not sure if you already went to Vieques but I would suggest doing it ahead of time, thought it wouldn’t hurt to walk around near Esperanza, where all the tours come out of, to check if they have any extra spaces available or maybe someone cancelled. Hope you get to do it! 🙏🏼😄🇵🇷
Thank you brik,very informative video. Wonder if you know what the cost of golf cart for day and if your limited on where you can go? Thanks very much.we are going in march.
Hey Angel! I’m not quite sure how much it would cost to tent a golf cart, honestly. I believe you can take them wherever the terrain permits you. I saw people in golf carts all the way in La Chiva which had a gravel road leading to it. Ask whoever you decide to rent. Thank you for the kind words! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
Nice,as Culebra next
Culebra is for sure on the list! Gracias por tu comentario! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Great place to visit hard place to live love ❤😂😢
Agreed. The people who live there face many challenges, including cost of living. Hoping it gets easier for everyone somehow, because it’s such a special place. Thanks again for commenting! 🙏🏼
You are objective and that’s what counts. Question I was informed that the cost to leave the rental car at Ceiba pier is $20.00 per day. Please confirm. Thanks
I try my best. 😄 So, when I went the cost was $7.80 per day and $23.40 for 3 days. That was two years ago and I doubt it would have risen so much since then. Maybe they gave you the 3 day price. I would maybe call the ferry terminal or company running the ferry called Hornblower. Hope that helps a bit! 🙏🏼
Hi great video! What Bio tour company did you use and how much was the cost per person?
We used Jak Water Sports and it costs $30 per person at that moment. Not sure what their prices are at the moment. Hope that helps! 😄🇵🇷🙌🏼
I wish you'll have a video of Culebra.
Me too! Haha hopefully soon I’ll make a video about it!! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Please let us know about Culebra once you do! I am going to PR in June. I might just do a day in Culebra to visit Flamenco beach and maybe one night in Vieques.
thank you very much for the info. how is the safety and police?
Hey Ron! No problem! Thank you for your comment! We felt pretty safe to be honest, but just remember to never leave backpacks or valuable stuff visible inside of a car while you leave it parked. Apart from that, you shouldn’t have any problem. I rarely saw any police. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
@@BriksTravelGuides yes, thanks a bunch!
Do you recommend any specific bio bay tour companies? The prices I'm seeing are over double what you describe in your video!
Hey Carlos! It might be because of the season or just because of inflation. I used Jak Watersports, but if you’re there you can look around in Esperanza which is where most of the kayak tour companies are located so you can shop around. Hope that helps! 🙏🏼😄🇵🇷
Brik, some constructive criticism: put the cue cards closer to and behind the camera lens, so it does not look like you are looking up while reading. Otherwise, amazing video!
Hey An! Thank you for the feedback! That’s something that several people have pointed out to me and that I’ve wanted to fix. I found a teleprompter that I’ll purchase at some point next year to fix that problem. I just didn’t want to let that piece of equipment stop me from making these videos. At the end of the day the helpful content is there, just little things that need and will improve soon. Thank you again for the feedback! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Vaya! Didn't know that about the bombing of the island. Ty❤
No problem! It’s a sad part of Vieques’ history, but I think more people should know about it. Thank you for leaving a comment! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
I was born here just going to Vieques is fun. We go there to see my grandpa and since my dad grew up here almost everyone knows him! The people are so nice. My dad knows everything here because not much has changed.
Thank you so much for that story!! Vieques is definitely a wonderful place! Glad you’re still able to visit every once in a while. Must be great for your father to see familiar faces 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Hi, my mother was born there I've never been but I have a grandfather and aunt still on the island is like to find them. I'm going next week trying to plan a trip to the island.
I wonder if your dad would know my family.
@@amo4946 lol yah islands pretty small everyone knows each other. They probably do
I'm from La Familia Blondet/Nieves! Holaaaa!!!
I wish I would have watched this video prior to booking my ferry 🤦🏽♀️. My hours at the island are conflicting with the Fortin’s hours of operation.
Hey!! Hope you were able to fix the issue! I’m glad that at least you found the video helpful! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
I plan I staying on the island for three days. Is a golf cart a good option to travel around the island?
Hey Zach! A golf cart is a good option if you don’t mind taking double the time to get to places. If you’re staying three days it might be a good option since you’ll have more time than usual to do things. Golf carts are pretty popular there. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Thanks Brik !! I have 1 Day ,could you please help me in making choice between CAMUY CAVES, Cueva del Indio, Adjuntas VS Vieques VS Culebra. FYI I am travelling with toddler
Hey Neeraj! Do you mean you just have one day in PR or one day of your whole trip that you’re not sure what to do? Do you have a car? Where (which municipality) will you be staying on that day? I might discard cueva del indio if you’re visiting with toddlers since it can be dangerous if you don’t have a close eye on them. Vieques and culebra are whole day trips so you’d need to wake up really early and probably take the last ferry back to the main island. The last I heard is that the Camuy Caves were temporarily closed (don’t remember why) but they were gonna open soon. Adjuntas is fantastic! You could visit El Mango (if it isn’t raining), eat at Re-Creos, maybe even relax at the plaza at night.
@@BriksTravelGuides One of whole trip and will be renting car from San juan
If the Camuy Caves are open, I would suggest going there! If not, Adjuntas!
Hello,
1) As a traveler, can I rent a car in San Juan and bring it to Vieques??
2) We are traveling in a week but it seems like ALL the cars are out on the days we want to travel. Are there any alternatives you could suggest us?
3) Would using Publico put a lot of restriction on where we can travel
Thank you so much
Hey! 1) You cannot. Rental car company insurance won’t cover that. Just to make sure, ask the company you’re renting from, but it will probably be a no. 2) Golf karts or taxis are available. 3) You’d have to ask the drivers directly if they offer transportation to the beaches and places you’d like to visit. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Such a very informative video. Especially the history section. I will be teaching my children. Is there an area you prefer to stay in while visiting? It seems either Esperanza or Isabel. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Lesley! Glad you liked the video! Thank you for spreading that history to more people. Definitely a moment in time that was very difficult for the people of Vieques. Yes, either Isabel II or Esperanza. I feel like Isabel II is geared more towards locals vs Esperanza has more tourists, so that might sway your decision. Hope it helps and you enjoy your visit! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Can you see the bioluminescence before you kayak?
Hey!! I would say you can’t since the area where you get into the water to see the bio bay is far away so walking there at night without knowing the way well will surely get you lost. Now, maybe you could find someone that drives you to this area to see the bio pay from the shore where the kayaks start. You’ll definitely be able to see it there, BUT you won’t appreciate the full brightness of the bioluminescence from the shore than from the middle of the bay on the kayak. If that’s ok with you, then definitely contact a tour provider to see if they have rates for not kayaking. Hope that helps! 😄🙏🏼🇵🇷
do i need umbrella and chairs for the different beaches or are they available every where?
Hey Yasir! I would bring my own because I didn’t see people renting anywhere. If you’re staying at a hotel ask them if they rent them out or if they know somewhere that does so that you don’t have to lug those around on the ferry. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
@@BriksTravelGuides thank you so much, did you see rental places by the beaches or at the ferry stop, is it big enough to lunge around on a golf cart
gracias....se puede llegar con carrito de golf a La Chiva Beach desde Esperanza??
Hola! Si! Por lo menos yo vi carritos de golf estacionados. La carretera esta pavimentada hasta casi llegando a la playa. Espero eso te ayude! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
Yes
Can you camp there? I just wanna go for a night to see the bay and the stars.
Hey! Yes! There are places that allow you to camp there. Unfortunately, I don’t have the contact at hand, but I’m sure you’ll be able to find some if you google. If you get to do that, you’re definitely in for a treat! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
do you have a video about Culebra Island?
Not yet, but that’s definitely coming in the near future! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷
@@BriksTravelGuides Yes! I need a Culebra travel guide video!
Haha yessss! Love the enthusiasm!
Is ok to fly drone at sun bay beach
Hey! I had no problem flying my drone except near the airport, but Sun Bay is a good distance away from that.
Does anyone know if you can take a taxi to la chiva beach?
Hey Anthony! I believe they do but I would check with them before.