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Puerto Mosquito

Bioluminescent bay · ViequesNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world: on dark nights the water glows blue-green around kayaks and fish. Visited only on licensed tours, and swimming is not allowed.

Score by profile

How scores work
  • Hiking

    66

  • Swimming

    43

  • Family

    60

  • Wildlife

    79

Ratings

  • Access4/5
  • Ease4/5
  • Scenery4/5
  • Wildlife5/5

    Pristine; endemic species or phenomena (parrots, manatees, bioluminescence)

  • Swimming1/5

    No water, or not swimmable

  • History & culture1/5

    Nothing notable

  • Tranquility3/5

    Busy on weekends

  • Safety4/5

Practical info

  • Entrance fee
  • Reservation or permit required

Amenities

  • Guided tours

Tips

  • Book a tour on a moonless night.
  • Do not wear sunscreen or repellent.

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.