Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach)
ViequesNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
Long beach inside the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, with very clear water and a small cay offshore. Its reefs offer some of the best snorkeling in Vieques.
Score by profile
How scores workSnorkel
77
Relax
75
Family
69
Ratings
- Access3/5
Dirt road or a 10–20 min walk
- Snorkel4/5
- Marine life4/5
- Water clarity5/5
Over 15 m, crystal clear
- Calm waters4/5
- Beach comfort4/5
- Tranquility4/5
Amenities
- Parking
Not available: Restrooms, Lifeguard, Food nearby
Tips
- Access is via a dirt road inside the refuge; check the refuge opening hours.
- The best snorkeling is around the small cay facing the beach.
- There are no services.
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.