Quick answer
- Where: Vieques municipality (island municipality east of the main island).
- Population (2020 Census): 8,249.
- From San Juan: No mainland drive row — ferry or air via Ceiba (see ferry page).
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Vieques at a glance
| Best for | Bioluminescent bay nights, quiet beaches, and a ferry or air hop from the main island |
| 2020 Census population | 8,249 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72147 |
| From San Juan | No mainland drive row — ferry or air via Ceiba (see ferry page) |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Vieques is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for Mosquito Bay bioluminescence and island beaches. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Island municipality
Vieques is a separate municipality east of the main island. There is no drive-time row from San Juan in our mainland matrix—plan a ferry via Ceiba or a short flight, then local ground transport.
2. What visitors plan for
Many trips center on Mosquito Bay bioluminescent tours and quieter beaches than the main island’s busiest strips. Confirm ferry schedules on our ferry page before you lock dates.
3. Directory and claims
Browse Vieques eat, stay and tour hubs. Business owners can add or claim a free listing.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Vieques on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
List or claim your business
Run a restaurant, stay, tour or shop here? Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com so it appears in our directory hubs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vieques, Puerto Rico?
Vieques is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s island municipality east of the main island. From San Juan: No mainland drive row — ferry or air via Ceiba (see ferry page). See the map.
What is Vieques known for?
Best for: Bioluminescent bay nights, quiet beaches, and a ferry or air hop from the main island.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Sources we checked
Checked in November 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2022-10-21). Reviewed and updated November 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.
