Get to know Isla de Vieques,
Puerto Rico
Isla de Vieques is one of the "Spanish Virgin Islands" of Puerto Rico, we prefer to call it one of the "Puerto Rico Jewels". Residents like to kindly call the island "Isla Nena" which means "Little Girl Island".
For 62 years only about the middle quarter of the island was
open for use by viequenses. The eastern and western three quarters of the island were U.S. Navy Property, which they used for bombing practices.
In 1999, a civilian was killed by a stray bomb from a fighter jet that missed its target. Viequenses began to protest in order to stop the Navy's military practices and get them out of the island.
Finally, after years of protests, in May of 2003, the Navy departed. The residents of Vieques, finally were given back the chance to enjoy their island in peace.
The residents of Vieques are now celebrating the new freedom of enjoying this beautiful home in peace and quiet. Viequenses, along with the rest of the world can now re-discover the beauty and peacefulness of this little island of great beauty.
We invite you to get to know this little piece of paradise that very people from around the world
yet know. Explore the many still undiscovered beaches free of crowds, buildings that simply nature has been allowed to flourish and touch.
We have created
Vieques Travel Guide.com with much love and dedication in order to share our passion and love for the island. The site contains many photos of beaches, attractions, great vacation villa rentals, and
facts for the travelers.
We hope you enjoy visiting our site as much as we enjoyed writing about it.
Come with us and let's explore the
island of Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico.
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