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Vieques Island

On the outskirts of San Juan, Vieques Island is known for its glow-in-the-dark bays, secluded islands and as the perfect meeting point between luxury and natural beauty.

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Overview &
Marriage Requirements
Overview & Marriage Requirements
Travel Documents,
Language & Currency
Travel Documents, Language & Currency
Climate & Beaches
Climate & Beaches
Activities & Tourist Attractions
Activities & Tourist Attractions

Overview

If you’re looking for something extraordinary on your trip to Puerto Rico, Vieques Island is a sound bet. The surrounding waters glow at night thanks to harmless microorganisms which give the bay a neon tint and make for an unmatched wedding backdrop. As a popular destination for water sport enthusiasts, couples spend their time enjoying the area’s remote and secluded islands, many of which are still home to wild horses. As an important ecosystem in Puerto Rico, Vieques Island is best explored kayaking, yachting, snorkeling and diving through the endless mangroves, rainforests and bays nearby.

Marriage Requirements

Same-sex marriage is legally recognized in Puerto Rico. For information on a symbolic ceremony, check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist.

Travel Documents, Language & Currency

Travel Documents

Passports are not required for citizens of the US. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.

Language

English and Spanish are the official languages of Puerto Rico.

Currency

The official currency of Puerto Rico is the dollar, though they are commonly referred to as pesos.

Climate & Beaches

Climate

Puerto Rico has a tropical climate with moderate year round temperatures. Temperatures average 80 degrees F year-round with little variation. Puerto Rico’s rainy season is from April to November.

Beaches

Vieques is home to a diverse ecosystem of lagoons and bioluminescent bays and islands. Mosquito Bay in Vieques is the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Nearby Culebra hosts Flamenco Beach, which The Discovery Channel named the second best beach in the world. Icacos Island also has beautiful white-sand beaches and turquoise waters that offer visibility of the colorful marine life.

Activities & Tourist Attractions

Activities

Near Vieques, a number of secluded islands and inlets showcase the regions bioluminescent bays, white sand beaches, and coral reefs. Whether you want to snorkel, scuba dive, deep sea fish, kayak or yacht, all avid water lovers start out in nearby Fajardo, with an impressive boating center. On land, the 316 acres of rainforest are home to an array of rare and endangered species. To get up close, consider an eco-tour through Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve.

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DestinationWeddings.com makes every effort to keep the travel and resort information up to date on this website, however, resorts, wedding packages and laws do change, so we cannot guarantee that all information on particular resorts or destinations are completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making marriage decisions on a particular destination and travel plans, we highly recommend you speak with your specialist or wedding coordinator.

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