Warnings about Petty Theft and Jellyfish
Concerned? Just go to 'Red' Beach ( and Sun Bay) then. It is the prettiest, the most popular and has the least theft, but my advice is simply to leave your valuables in the hotel!
VIEQUES, Puerto Rico— US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Puerto Rico-Forces United Rapid Action (FURA) have joined forces to fight crime in Vieques. During this week, the following Police Divisions (Mounted, Air and Maritime), patrolled areas of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and other areas of the Municipal Island such as Bo. Esperanza, among others.
This effort has been made possible due to a cooperative agreement between both agencies. This agreement establishes Vieques National Wildlife Refuge with shared jurisdiction where Puerto Rico and Federal laws can be enforced.
The Federal Law Enforcement Officer, William Wolfrom (Billy) and the FURA Agent, José Fernández (Funfi), assigned to FWS, state that the public should not be alarmed by the high presence of law enforcement officers on the Refuge and in other parts of Vieques. On the contrary, the public should feel safer by this initiative.
Both agencies understand the importance to establish this plan during the Refuge’s high season, where in previous years, during this same time, various robbery incidents were reported on the Refuge. According to our law enforcement agents, this security endeavor will be carried out regularly to benefit our visitors and the general public. We encourage the public to continue visiting and enjoying Vieques beauty and its natural resources.
Gisella Burgos
Outreach Specialist
Vieques NWR
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Parques
Nationales • Sun Bay Beach
is a 'Balneario' (public beach with very limited facilities ) and
is called 'Balneario Sombe' in Spanish. First in a series of beaches
going along the dirt road into the Balneario. You need to pay $2.
to go through the in-gate, when it is open, otherwise you just enter
through the, always open, 'out- gate' and don't pay. Bathroom facilities,
park offices and a cafeteria.
Dept.
of Natural Resources • Media Luna
Beach is the next beach. The most protected beach and therefore
the calmest beach. Ideal for small children. Crystal clear calm
water on a coconut fringed beach...... what more could anyone ask
for?
Dept.
of Natural Resources • Navio Beach
can only be reached after reaching Media Luna Beach. Navio is the
most Turquoise, the widest white sand and often the most deserted.
Locals sometimes play volleyball here on Sundays. The waves on Navio
vary from very rough to gentle, but they do not break well for body
surfing.
Novillo
Beach can be seen from Navio Beach but cannot be reached
except by kayak. Golden Heron Kayak Trips go to this beach.
Dept.
of Natural Resources • Cayo Afuera
( the outer little island seen from Esperanza. You can swim
or rent kayaks to go there.
•
Beaches of the southwest coast, west, beyond
Playa Grande.
One
the westernmost tip of Vieques is (US F & W ) Green
Beach. Great snorkeling here, especially for beginners as
the snorkeling starts just off the southern end of the beach. It
is very pretty too. Be sure and plan to leave before 4 PM as the
tiny sand fleas come out in droves and bite like crazy.'
* Skin
So Soft' (an Avon product) works well with sand fleas ( 'mimis')
but nothing can protect you here after 4 pm. |
