Playa Caracas (Red Beach)
ViequesNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
Beautiful beach in the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, on former Navy lands. Calm turquoise water, gazebos for shade and soft sand.
Score by profile
How scores workSnorkel
66
Relax
81
Family
83
Ratings
- Access4/5
- Snorkel3/5
Rocks or reef patches nearby
- Marine life3/5
Common reef fish
- Water clarity5/5
Over 15 m, crystal clear
- Calm waters4/5
- Beach comfort5/5
Fine sand, wide and comfortable
- Tranquility3/5
Busy on weekends
Amenities
- Parking
Best time to go
Usually calm all year; swells from tropical systems (August to October) can stir it up.
Tips
- The refuge opens during the day only; check its hours.
- Snorkel along the rocky ends of the beach.
Getting to the island
Ferry~45 min
Ceiba ferry terminal – Vieques ferry terminal (Isabel II)
Public ferry, several departures a day. Tickets online or at the terminal; schedules change often.
Run by Autoridad de Transporte Integrado (ATI) · Schedules and tickets
Small plane~30 min
San Juan airport (SJU) – Vieques airport (VQS)
Local airlines; also from Isla Grande (San Juan) and Ceiba.