Esperanza Riding Company
This was one of the best things we did in Puerto Rico, lots of great scenery, unique.
League Travels x Vieques Island
Part II of our Puerto Rico Recap: Vieques Island!
We had the most amazing time in Vieques! It's a quick 25 minute flight from San Juan but it feels like you land on some exotic south pacific island. We've never seen anything like this in the US, and couldn't wait to share our experience with you!
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Esperanza in Vieques Island
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Poblados Gemelos: Playa Húcares Naguabo y La Esperanza Vieques
Exploring Vieques, Puerto Rico - June 2014
Relaxing vacation with friends in Vieques, Puerto Rico.
We had a great time snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, scootering, and generally checking out all the beaches and exploring this beautiful island off mainland Puerto Rico where wild horses roam free.
Vieques is best known internationally as the site of a series of protests against the United States Navy's use of the island as a bombing range and testing ground, which led to the navy's departure in 2003. Today the former navy land is a national wildlife refuge, with numerous beaches that still retain the names given by the navy, including Red Beach, Blue Beach, Green Beach and others. The beaches are commonly listed among the top beaches in the Caribbean for their azure-colored waters and white sands.
Some aerial footage shot on a Phantom 2 + Zenmuse H2-3d with a GoPro Hero 3 in 1080p Medium 60fps and edited in After Effects.
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Lodging: Casa Luna Llena (great 3 bedroom rental)
Horseback Riding: Esperanza Riding Company -
Snorkeling and Kayaking: Black Beard Sports
Food: Sabores, favorite local food in Isabel
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Horseback riding in Vieques Puerto Rico
This is a video of a horse riding excursion with the Esperanza Riding Company on Vieques Puerto Rico
Wild horses in Esperanza. Vieques. Portoryko
Black Sand Beach Vieques Island, PR
Riding with Esperanza Riding Company to Black Sand Beach Vieques Island, PR
Trade Winds Restaurant In Esperanza Vieques - Puerto Rico Vacation
Trade Winds Restaurant In Esperanza Vieques - Puerto Rico Vacation
Trade Winds Guest House offers clean, affordable, island style rooms.
continental breakfast included
oceanside
A/C and ceiling fans
small refrigerators in every room
wireless internet included
beach towels provided
daily maid service provided
unique, hand painted Caribbean wall designs
great snorkeling and fantastic sunset view steps away
eco friendly since 1984
Bio Bay tours pick up directly in front of Trade Winds
short walk to Sun Bay-1 mile long paradise
books and games in the lending library
children always welcome
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
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Biking on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
Biking on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico - March 2013
Casa de Tortuga Guesthouse in Vieques, Puerto Rico
Casa De Tortuga is located on a quaint caribbean island, just a short ferry or plane ride from the main island of Puerto Rico.
We are a brand new guest house located in the heart of Esperanza, just a half a block from the ocean, and a 3 minute walk to many of the town's restaurants and bars.
We feature studio, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units, with a variety of layouts to suit your needs.
Our property also includes a beautiful in-ground pool and multiple barbecue grills for your outdoor enjoyment.
Vieques Puerto Rico, 1 year after Hurricane Maria
We spoke to Mark Martin who has lived on Vieques for 25 years and after Hurricane Maria co founded Vieques Love which has raised 1 million dollars in donations.
Brincando en Esperanza - Vieques, PR
Jumping off the old sugar cane plantation pier. You can see the place where the crane was that unloaded the cane from the train onto boats who then took it to the refinery on Playa Grande.
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Puerto Del Rey and our Vieques Bio Bay Experience with East Island Excursions
After exploring the Puerto Del Rey Marina, we climbed aboard East Island Excursions fast power catamaran for a 45-minute ride to the island of Vieques. Once in Vieques we were shuttled over to Island Adventures for a yummy dinner, before boarding a rickety old bus to Mosquito Bay. From here, we boarded a flat electric pontoon boat which took us out into the Bay, where we were able to float and swim and experience the bioluminescence of the glowing Bay. (Sorry, due to the darkness of the night, I do not have actual photos of us in the Bay).
Horseback in Vieques
A 2 hour tour with Esperanza Riding Co.
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Day 1 of our trip to Puerto Rico, Our adventure today was bio bay, horse back riding, and good eats. Life is short enjoy the view but most of all enjoy the company.
Travel Stories | Vieques Puerto Rico Scooter Adventure
Telling some travel stories of my adventures on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.
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Playa Grande Sugarcane Plantation Vieques Island P.R. I.wmv
La Central Circa 1874. Sugarcane Plantation Ruins, some of which are still standing as a reminder of our Islands past economy. My father cut sugarcane here as a young man, and my Grandfather counted the bails as they where put on the ships for export. Many buildings composed the Plantation. This area should be taken back fom nature and turned into a Historical Site for the Caribbean. To view the whole area would take more then one day.
THE GLOWING BIO BAY IN VIEQUES PUERTO RICO
Mosquito Bay or Bio Bay in Vieques, Puerto Rico is an amazing place. It is the brightest glowing bioluminescent bay in the world. I jumped on a few kayak tours during the night of a new moon and saw this incredible light show.
Honestly, it was more amazing that I imagined. I had read a review or two, but wasn't sure if it was worth the trip to the island. It was. The bay is extremely bright, and until now, it was very hard to capture on camera. I recently picked up a Sony a7s which is a beast in low light, and was impressed with that it could capture. This has rarely ever been caught on Camera.
The government is doing a good job at keeping this place pristine. In some areas of the world you can jump in, splash around, use gasoline engines, and generally just destroy the ecosystem these little guys live in. Here in Vieques, Puerto Rico, you are not allowed to swim, or use gasoline. Nearby light pollution has to be kept to a minimum, and there give Bio Bay some days off now and again to recover. This is probably why it remains the brightest in the world. High Five for sustainable eco tourism. I wish everywhere was this forward thinking.
This was one of my best travel experiences. Like I said, it's worth the trip!
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