Vieques

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This island southeast of Puerto Rico retains strong influences from 400 years of Spanish presence and is now a national wildlife refuge and famous getaway for its turquoise waters and immaculate beaches.

Basic Info Add / Edit

Category

Tourist Island

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport (VQS)
Ferry Terminal & Harbors

Area Size

135 km2 (52 sq mi)

Known For

Filming Location for Lord of the Flies (1963)

Day Trip from Major Cities

30 min ferry from San Juan
45 min flight from Saint Croix
2.5 hour flight from Saint Thomas (US Virgin Islands) or Tortola

Location See on Google Map

Vieques, Puerto Rico

Special Info & Comments

Some parts of the island are still closed to public due to cleanup of unexploded US Naval Ordnance (Bombs)

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