6 days in Isla de Vieques & Culebra Itinerary

For sixty years until 2003, most of the Isla de Vieques was closed off to the public, with the US Navy using the island's beaches and surrounding waters for drills and testing of new military machinery, such as bombs.

On the 1st (Mon), take in the waterfront at Malecon and then kick back and relax at Balneario Sun Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take some stellar pictures from Puerto Ferro Lighthouse, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Caracas, and then kick back and relax at Playa La Chiva.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Isla de Vieques trip planning site.

Culebra to Isla de Vieques is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also ride a ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Culebra.

With much of Culebra a nature refuge, the tropical island has been protected from overdevelopment, chain hotels, and the cruise set.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Flamenco Beach and Playa Tamarindo. There's lots more to do: head off the coast to Culebrita, stroll through Playa Punta Soldado Beach, enjoy the sea views from Culebrita Lighthouse, and browse the collection at Culebra Public Library.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Culebra trip planner.

You can fly from Isla de Vieques to Culebra in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel back home.