El Malecon, Esperanza, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Esperanza’s waterfront strip on the south coast, with restaurants, local artists, a family-friendly beach nearby and sunsets over the water.
Free & Open
Laguna Kiani is one of Puerto Rico’s natural bioluminescent lagoons, set among healthy mangroves on Vieques. It is a good stop for anyone curious about nature, kids and adults alike. The US Fish and Wildlife Service protects and maintains the area.
A boardwalk runs through the mangroves to the lagoon, with open views across the water. It is a good spot for watching birds. Fish and Wildlife has put up an information display with photos and background on the local environment, so it is worth a few minutes before you walk out.
Four mangrove species grow around the lagoon:
The site closes at 6 pm. Swimming and fishing are not allowed.
Because it closes before dark, you cannot see the bioluminescence here. To see it at night, book a guided tour at Mosquito Bay.
Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Esperanza’s waterfront strip on the south coast, with restaurants, local artists, a family-friendly beach nearby and sunsets over the water.
Free & Open
The last Spanish fort built in the Americas. Interior of the fort is currently closed to the public.
Free & Open
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