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Vieques
City in Puerto Rico, United States
Overview
Vieques is a laid-back Caribbean island east of Puerto Rico, renowned for its stunning beaches, wildlife refuges, and the otherworldly glow of Mosquito Bay, the brightest bioluminescent bay on Earth. With a small population, rustic charm, and a mix of local and expat culture, Vieques offers a tranquil alternative to more crowded Caribbean destinations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
Outlying Area
Puerto Rico
Population
2,433
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
18.43°, -65.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
45
English
65
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1242 mm
Internet Speed
169 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJU
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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