What a beautiful, serene beach! You can snorkel here too. My aunt stayed under this pavilion thing…read moreto avoid the hot sun, and when I went to find her, she was hanging out with a friendly horse. What a magical place!

Playa La Chiva was easily my absolute most favourite beach in Vieques!! It was a busy beach when we…read morefirst arrived around 3:00pm, by 5pm the beach was secluded and it seemed like we were on our own private beach. The beach was very clean, with a few options for shade and make-shift, barebones cabanas. We were fortunate to have a hotel that offered beach chairs and a cooler for us to take on beach trips. This made all our beach trips comfortable and on our budget. The water was shallow for quite a bit, and then got slightly deeper. Good for swimmers of all strengths. I would definitely recommend visiting this beach during your stay in Vieques.

All the beaches in this area are fantastic, of course, but Playa Caracas wins with parking hahaha…read more There's a big lot here, which made driving in and out much easier than at the other beaches. But be careful! I'm not sure why we didn't see this at the other beaches we went to (Pata Prieta and La Chiva), but there were so many stingrays that came right up to this beach! Maybe it was just the time of the day (we were there around 5pm, when the tides were coming in), or we just didn't notice it at the other spots? I'm not sure, but we counted at least a half dozen coming in and swimming around in just fifteen minutes that we spent standing in the water. It put us off of wading in. A cool experience but a bit intimidating.

My favorite. Fine white sand, clear calm water with the right temperature. There are gazebos here…read moreunlike in other beaches like Playa Pata Prieta or Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach). There is also a bathroom here. I heard this beach can get crowded but when we went here at 8:30 am on a weekday, there were only 3 people there. I suggest going here early so it's not the hottest and to avoid the crowd (which I believe will still not be that many). HIghly recommended.

The rocks on either side made for great snorkeling! I didn't spend too much time here and didn't…read moresee much, except for a bunch of sea urchins and this super awesome (live) giant conch. The conch was the highlight for me! The only con: lots of tiny bitey beach flies

During our tour of Vieques beaches by scooter, this was our first stop. The beaches we went to…read morewere all east of Esperanza a few miles. For most of the trip you are on paved roads, but for Secret Beach (also known as Pata Prieta), we had to stray off the paved path---a good thing. The main dirt road wasn't too bad, but then we had to turn of this road on to a smaller dirt road. This one was a little more potholed, had quite a few big rocks on it, and steep at times. I maneuvered around the rocks like Han Solo on his Millennium Falcon in an astroid field. It was an adventure just getting to Secret Beach. The parking area is at the bottom of a steep stretch of road. The lot is primitive & fairly small. I've been told that you should leave your vehicle unlocked, so that if someone is going to beak into your car, they don't have to break the window----we had a scooter, so that wasn't an issue. From the parking lot, one walks around a signed gate, and takes a short stroll to the beach. Now given its namesake, I was picturing a totally empty beach, but we saw quite a few groups here. But it wasn't super crowded, and we were definitely able to plant ourselves on a nice patch of sand out of earshot of our neighbors. The beach really is nice in that it's a small "C-shaped" cove. The sand of the beach is white and soft. The waves are fairly small and break right on the beach. This place is your mental image of a tropical beach paradise. Swimming is nice here with not many rocks/coral to worry about. I noticed on a neighboring cove west that there were more rocks. This is where most of the snorkelers were. So yeah, I wouldn't say Secret Beach is a total secret, but I'd say it's definitely worth the rough road. A solid 4.5 stars.

This is one of the greatest beaches in the world. Obviously a bit of a trek from PR, you have to…read moretake the ferry/plane to the island and then take a taxi up to the beach but the view is spectacular, with blue skies, blue water and soft sand. Paradise.

Such amazing blue waters. I see why it's voted the prettiest beach in the world. Also has…read morefacilities and kiosks. $2 to enter. And a few more dollars to park.

This place is so otherworldly and beautiful! While I'm sad that it's not freely open to public,…read morethat's honestly a good thing since the planktons are so fragile. We definitely want to protect and preserve the best (literally) bioluminescent bay in the world, right? So yeah, you can only visit through tour groups. The one-hour tours will definitely feel too short (cries), and you're not allowed to get into the water. Our guide told us that swimming was prohibited since (I think) 2008? I forget the exact year she said. Anyway, some tips if you want them: 1. DEFINITELY only choose tours that use clear-bottom kayaks! Trust me, seeing the water light up and streak along the bottom of the boat was like mini galaxies exploding. It reminded me of the Disney Space Mountain ride. You are missing out if you don't do this. 2. Try to go at or around new moon. Although, even if it's full moon, I'm not sure if this matters if the moon doesn't appear until, say, well after midnight anyway? Hmm... 3. The tours are popular, especially around new moon, so book early! 4. wear water shoes. The walk from land to the kayak in water was sandy and rough on the feet. 5. look for fast streaks of light in the water; those are the fish darting around, super cool to see!! 6. our guide did mention that while this place has bioluminescence year-round, the maximum activity is during summer months. Do what you will with that. This was definitely highlight in our Puerto Rico trip!

Great service and staff. Very accommodating. We were running late and they waited for usread more

Resaca Beach is not easy to get to but the hike is 100% worth it. You have to drive to the end of…read moreCalle Resaca (or should I say the top), park and hike all the way down through the trees. The path is well marked and curves frequently. The first section is downhill and over rocks that can be slippery. Hikers should be in decent shape and the hike down can be slightly precarious at points and the hike back is straight uphill. Upon exiting the canopy you emerge on to a truly perfect (and probably empty) beach. It is SO beautiful and un-touched. If you go to Culebra and are more into adventure then a hike to Resaca is totally worth it.

Another gorgeous beach in Culebra is Tamarindo Beach. Locals recommended it since it's on the other…read moreside of the island and doesn't have the seasonal algae that can show up at Flamenco Beach. It's not as family-friendly, though--there isn't much space to spread out, and it's better known as a snorkeling spot. The area is known for sea urchins and stingrays (though I didn't see any), and while the shoreline is a bit rocky, I still enjoyed swimming there. The scenery here is stunning--honestly even prettier than Flamenco, with mountains creating a beautiful backdrop. Just keep in mind it doesn't have the same amenities as Flamenco, so plan accordingly.

Compared to other beaches, this one is more private, but for sure you need to prepare more to come…read morehere. We didn't rent a car or a golf cart, we waited a long time to get a taxi. People who came here are mostly families who are prepared. Cooler, chairs, umbrellas. We did see some turtles and it is safe to snorkel. I think it is a good place to do a second dip.

One of the most beautiful beaches that I've been too! Water was so crystal clear and a must to get…read morea picture with the tank

Culebrita is an uninhabited island off Culebra's east coast. It is a very beautiful island with…read moreeven more beautiful beaches. It has two main beaches, Tortuga Beach and Playa del Sur (South Beach). Tortuga Beach is by far the more popular beach. Many consider it to be Puerto Rico's best beach. I love Flamenco Beach, but I won't argue with Tortuga's beauty. It also has a natural pool. Playa del Sur is great in its own right. It is smaller and has less beach, but I find it has better snorkeling. It is also more secluded and quieter. Tortuga Beach's biggest problem is it is so popular it can get too crowded. Unless, you have no other option, I would say suggest avoiding this beach on the weekends and holidays. It becomes a marina, so many boats. That also means somebody is more than likely to fill the air with music blasting from their stereos. Their inner dj fills them with the need to make sure everybody on the beach knows what they are jamming. If you are interested in sampling both beaches, there is a trail that crosses the middle of the island d and connects both. I believe it is takes 15-20 min. Another hike I strongly recommend is the hike to see the ruins of the old lighthouse. It takes about 15-20 min and is an easy hike. Best to wear shoes or sandals that aren't flip flops. But if flip flops are all you have then it's fine. My wife hiked it in flip flops. You will notice a dried up lake in the middle of the island. The view from the top is spectacular. There is the lighthouse itself, but the real prize is the view. You can see the whole island and beyond. Breathtaking. There is Cayo Norte, a smaller island, to the north, and some other tiny island's. To the west is Culebra, maybe even Vieques on a clear day. South is the open sea, and to the east, on a clear day, you can see St. Thomas. Excellent photo and selfie ops. As you cross the middle of the island, on either hike, you might hear or see goats or deer. Culebrita is a must visit of you are staying a couple of days in Culebra. The only way to get there is by boat. If you don't own one or have friend that does, you can always male a reservation with a water taxi service or charter an excursion. There are a couple that offer rides to Culebrita, and other places such as Cayo Luis Peña (great for snorkeling). H20 Water Taxi, Cato Norte Water Taxi, and blue Water Excursions are some examples. The each have a Facebook page with more info, as well a a Yelp page. You can always ask local businesses about other services and/or their recommendations.

Zoni beach is the prettiest beach I've ever been to. It's a bit of a drive but so worth it.read more

Love it . My kids enjoyed the trip to the beach . The water nice but rocky . The trip around 6…read moremiles from center