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Puerto Rico and its offshore siblings, Vieques and Culebra, possess dozens of beaches, ranging from the city shores of San Juan to undeveloped, unnamed strands that line much of the island’s north coast. Although all beaches are open to the public, major strands are specifically designated as balnearios … more (public beaches) and a small entrance fee offsets the cost of parking facilities, lifeguards, and bathrooms. The beaches of Vieques have a special appeal: Most of the island was used for military practice until 2003 and now that land is carefully maintained as a U.S. Fish and Game preserve – adventurous visitors can access hideaway coves without a building in sight via rutted dirt roads.
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