Vieques the Adventure Island
Vieques is the little long island east of PR. Owners of Biekes Bistro.
Slide show of the Beaches of Vieques
ACTIVITIES Nov. Dec. 2012 -
Institue of Culture at the Fort 'Conde de Mirasol' tel 787-741-1717
17 de noviembre 7PM Apertura exhibición, RETROSPECTIVA DE NORMA SALAZAR (paintings and masks) OPENING - NEW PAINTING EXHIBIT
1 de diciembre 1-4PM Mixed Media workshop: Yolanda Velázquez
En este taller los participantes confeccionarán ornamentos navideños decorando las superficies con diversas técnicas de estampado. Niños deben estar acompañados de un adulto
MIXED MEDIUM WORKSHOP: CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
2 de diciembre 1PM Concierto con La Coral Metropolitana de San Juan;
Feria de artesanía y libros viequenses
CONCERT BY THE METROPOLITAN SAN JUAN CHORAL GROUP AND VIEQUES ARTESANS/BOOKS FAIR
PROGECT MUSEUM IN THE COMMUNITY
• Rest. El Patio/Biekes Bistro: Photomemories of the struggle to stop the bombing of Vieques.
• Rest. El Fogón: Fotomemorias de una lucha (2)
• Laboratorio Clínico Santa Lucia: Vieques Times 18 años de periodismo viequense
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AT:
VIEQUES HISTORIC ARCHIVES
FORT COUNT MIRASOL MUSEUM
GROUNDS/STRUCTURE FORT COUNT MIRASOL |
CNN REPORT ON VIEQUES CONTAMINATION
Lot & small house shell for sale.
Below: Jeep Rentals, Restaurants, more.....
Those of you you feel motivated to visit Vieques, see the biobay and leave! are missing out on the best little island in the Caribbean! Stay a few nights at least! There is more to see and do here, more beaches, more excursions, more fun than anywhere else!
The Roads of Vieques to explore by jeep:
DRY FOREST PLANTS AND TRAILS SLIDESHOW
Car Rentals: All Vieques numbers start with 787-741-
• Maritza - 0078
• Martineau Car Rental - 0087
• Vieques Car Rental - 1037
• Ocean View (near ferry dock). - 3696
• Acevedo Car Rental - 4380
• Chepito's - 8691
• Marcos Car Rental - 1388 ( a few cheap ones!)
Want a personal guide around Vieques? email Elena: < elenastour@hotmail.com >
Recommended Taxi/Publicos:
• Sharon - 787- 944-4569 ( English speaker)
• Henry 787-741-8641 or cell. 787-380 1855
• Hilda 787- 486-0267 ( weekends and after 4 pm)
Bike Rentals:
Black Beards in Isabel II & Vieques Adventures in Esperanza ( 2 day minimum).
Biobay tours • Snorkeling tours
• Horses Roam Free • Beaches
• Archeological Sites ... VISIT THE the VCHT or Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust in Esperanza. A small shop and mini museum. T. 8850 . VCHT Website - The Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust is a non-profit organization founded in 1984. The organization is concerned with the protection of the unique archeological, physical and ecological environment existing on Vieques."
Explore eastern Puerto Rico.
All numbers start with 787- 741 -
• AA Help and information T. 8939
• Bioluminescent
Bay • Bioluminescence
• The Birds of Vieques is a monthly feature:
July features the Wilsons' Plover, June featured the hummingbirds.
• Ceiba Tree. Magnificent 300 year old tree
and landmark.
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Contact Webmaster elenasvieques@hotmail.com
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Ecology • Coral Reefs • Mangrove
Lagoons
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Ecology • The US Fish & Wildlife
Reserve & Beaches
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Elenas' Travels in India Photos. Her personal
collection of pictures taken while traveling.
• Fossils that are 60 million years old.
Puerto Rico Government Agencies:
Gobierno de Puerto Rico
Departamento de Educacion
Departamento de Hacienda
Departamento de Estado
Departamento de Justicia
Departamento de Ayuda del Consumidor DACO
Departamento de Transportacion y Obras Publicas
Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos
US State Department
Comicion Estatal de Elecciones
Comisionado de Municipalidades
Oficina del Controlador
Autoridad de Energia Electrica
Administracion de Reglamentos y Permisos ARPE
Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquena
Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses
Social Security Administration
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Fort and Museum 'Conde de Mirasol' T. 1717
Open Wednesday through
Saturday. 10 AM to 4 PM.
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Lighthouse Mini Museum T. 0060 Open 7 days except holidays. 8 AM
to 4 PM.
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Groceries: There are two main grocery stores on Vieques ( both owned
by Morales brothers) and a collection of 'Colmados'. You can purchase
anything here on Vieques, on occasion, but not everything all the
time. Grocery store hours are 7 AM to 6 - 7 PM, half day on Sundays.
Colmados stay open a little later. There is also a, very enterprising,
fruit stand on the corner, past the town gas station.
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YERBA BUENA .. New Health Food Store is located in Isabel II around the corner from the post office
Horseback
Riding
Paso
Finos Shows are a big event in Vieques. Some History
of Paso Finos and Puerto Rico. Weekends in Esperanza the streets
are over run with everyone showing off on their horses.
• How to get to and from Vieques Airlines,
ferry and taxis.
• Humane Society Animal adoption and Veterinary Clinic T. 0209
• Isabel Segunda- The main
town on Vieques: two banks, and one ATM at Banco Popular. The Post
Office T. 3891, two drug stores, several restaurants, a few places
to stay and some shops. Please note that Vieques is part of the
US and uses the American dollar.
• Check how much rain has fallen this week in Vieques.
For all lodging etc. in Vieques: visit this websites:
Vieques-Island.com
webmaster: elenasvieques@hotmail.com
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