Cheap Flights to Vieques (VQS)

Vieques is a Puerto Rican island located in the northeastern Caribbean. It is also known to be a part of the Spanish Virgin Islands and has strong Spanish influence due to the four centuries of Spanish presence. The island is famous for boat tours of the Bioluminescent Bay, also known as the Mosquito Bay. Tourists can come to Vieques to avoid the crowds and unwind at the secluded beaches by indulging in swimming, snorkeling, and other activities.

Things to do in Vieques

Bioluminescent Bay

Located on the southern shore of the island, Mosquito Bay is the brightest bio bay in the world according to Guinness Book of World Records. Visitors to the island of Vieques must take a kayak tour to experience this magical natural phenomenon. The Bio Bay is a national natural landmark best observed during the new moon.

Vieques National Wildlife Refuge

Vieques National Wildlife Refuge is a part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuge includes several ecologically diverse habitats, namely, mangrove wetlands, beaches, upland forest areas and coastal lagoons. Sea grass beds and coral reefs can also be found here alongside endangered animal species like the brown pelican, Antillean manatee and multiple species of sea turtles.

Fort of Vieques

Locally known as Fortin Conde de Mirasol, the Fort of Vieques is in Isabel Segunda town. It was built in 1845. Visitors here will find the restored main building, historical gun, medieval wrought iron cannon, main gate and an unfinished wall. The fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main building houses the Vieques Historic Archive and the Vieques Museum of Art and History.

Best Time to Fly to Vieques

Vieques is located near the equator, the weather is generally sunny and warm throughout the year to enjoy the beaches. Peak season is from November to March when all flights to Vieques are expensive. During summers, July and August is the best time to take flights to Vieques for snorkeling since visibility improves.

Airports in Vieques

Vieques flights are operated by Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport. The airport is a hub for Vieques Air Link. Airlines like Air Flamenco, Cape Air, Air Sunshine, and M & N Aviation offer flights to Ceiba, San Juan-LMM, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and more.