Guidebook for Vieques
Parks & Nature
"BIO LUMINESCENT BAY NIGHTTIME TOURS:
Following the assault of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, our renowned Bioluminescent Bay has experienced some trauma.
In the waters of Mosquito Bay, there are organisms named “Pyrodinium Bahamense Dinoflagellates” (dinos). These "dinos" are responsible for an amazing natural phenomenon. When the "dinos" are shaken by moving water, they produce a hard to describe bright burst of blue light. Historically, Mosquito Bay is the perfect environment for these "dinos" as the Bay is small and shallow and the mouth of the bay is small. The tiny organisms are trapped and protected in the bay, making it very bright -- under optimal conditions.
The storms disturbed the
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Bahía Bioluminiscente
"BIO LUMINESCENT BAY NIGHTTIME TOURS:
Following the assault of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, our renowned Bioluminescent Bay has experienced some trauma.
In the waters of Mosquito Bay, there are organisms named “Pyrodinium Bahamense Dinoflagellates” (dinos). These "dinos" are responsible for an amazing natural phenomenon. When the "dinos" are shaken by moving water, they produce a hard to describe bright burst of blue light. Historically, Mosquito Bay is the perfect environment for these "dinos" as the Bay is small and shallow and the mouth of the bay is small. The tiny organisms are trapped and protected in the bay, making it very bright -- under optimal conditions.
The storms disturbed the
Black Sand Beach
Great beach to see the Black Sand
About 1/3 mile from Casa Bamboo, this mile long sandy beach has small lunch & beer kiosk with restrooms.
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Balneario Sun Bay
About 1/3 mile from Casa Bamboo, this mile long sandy beach has small lunch & beer kiosk with restrooms.
Drinks & Nightlife
Duffy's Esperanza
140 Calle FlamboyanGreat new chef in open air restaurant
Arts & Culture
Great History from when Christopher Columbus first landed here.
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Fortin Conde de Mirasol Museum
Calle El FuerteGreat History from when Christopher Columbus first landed here.
Essentials
Major supplies can be bought here while Lydias corner store is just one block from Casa Bamboo.
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Supermercado (Supermarket) Morales
13 Calle Baldorioty de CastroMajor supplies can be bought here while Lydias corner store is just one block from Casa Bamboo.
Getting Around
Maritza's Car Rental, Inc.
Puerto Rico 201Food Scene
El Blok Hotel
158 Calle Flamboyanroof top bar is great place to watch sunset
El Quenepo Vieques
148 Calle FlamboyanFabulous place for dinner
Bananas
142 Calle FlamboyanGreat food and drinks overlooking Esperanza harbor