Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Media
ViequesEvents(
www.viequesevents.net
)
A bilingual monthly magazine with a local cal-
endar of events and phone directory, plus schedules for yoga classes, AA meetings, and
anything else that's happening on the island.
Medical Services
HospitalSusanCenteno( 787-741-0392;Rte997Km0.4; clinic7am-4pmMon-
Fri, emergency 24hr)
Just south of Isabel Segunda on Hwy 997.
FarmaciaSanAntonio( 787-741-8397;CalleBenítezGuzman; 8am-6pmMon-
Fri, 9am-noon & 1:30-6pm Sat)
For basic supplies and over-the-counter remedies.
Money
It's a good idea to carry cash on the island (but watch out for petty thieves) as the ATMs
have been known to run dry. At the time of research, all the island's ATMs were in Isabel
Segunda, including a few in markets. Credit cards are widely accepted.
Banco Popular(Calle Muñoz Rivera; 8am-3:30pm Mon-Fri)
ATM here.
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Roosevelt Roads (Calle Muñoz Rivera;
8:15am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 8:15am-noon Sat)
Another ATM just across the street from
Banco Popular.
Post
Post office ( Calle Muñoz Rivera 97; 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-noon Sat)
Across from the Banco Popular, this is the island's only post office.
Tourist Information
Good websites include
www.enchanted-isle.com
and
www.vieques-island.com
for useful
directories of island businesses, services and accommodations.
Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC;
Click here
;
www.gotopuertorico.com
;
Calle
Carlos Lebrun 449; 8am-noon, 1-4:30pm)
Friendly, helpful and bilingual staff on
hand every day to give out information, brochures and the classic Vieques map,
