Vieques Puerto Rico Map

About Vieques, Puerto Rico

Vieques is a locality in Loíza County, Puerto Rico, United States. Vieques is located at 18.4249°N, 65.8329°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 00772.

Vieques possesses a rugged, sun-drenched coastline where the Atlantic trade winds sculpt the dunes and salt-crusted vegetation into a singular, wild aesthetic. It lies 8.7 miles east-northeast of Carolina, PR (from Carolina, PR: bearing 69°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-northwest of Luquillo. The terrain rises inland toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cuchilla de Santa Inés, while the earth itself feels ancient, marked by the deep, verdant scars of the Quebrada Juan González and the quiet, winding path of the Río Espíritu Santo. Near the shore, the light at dusk takes on a bruised, violet quality, casting long shadows across the open spaces of the Plaza Muncipal Carlos "Tata" Cirino. Far out in the blue expanse, the small form of the Islote de Juan Pérez marks the horizon, while the waters of the Ensenada Comezón churn with a rhythmic, inexorable power that defines the island's isolation from the mainland.

Vieques carries a weight of history that lingers in the quietude of its streets and the resilience of its people, who navigate a modern economy built upon the remnants of a complex, layered past. Once defined by expansive sugar plantations and later by a significant military presence, the island now turns toward a more deliberate pace, where the legacy of these eras informs the character of local life. The local economy relies on a blend of small-scale agriculture and a tourism sector that honors the island’s natural integrity rather than exploiting it. Residents maintain a distinct cultural identity, one that acknowledges the broader influence of the region while remaining deeply tethered to the unique rhythms of the coast. Life here moves with the tides, a slow, steady pulse that persists regardless of the changes occurring across the water, grounding the people in a sense of place that is as enduring as the limestone bedrock beneath their feet.

About This Vieques Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Coordinates: 18.424947, -65.832942. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Vieques includes the ZIP code (00772), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Loíza County, and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.