Playa Caracas

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Alternate name:
Red Beach (Navy name)
Good for:
Swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, boating, jet-skiing, hanging out on the beach

Amenities:
A few pavilions with grills, and a bathroom, sometimes 2, in the parking lot
Sand Type/Color:
Pure White Caribbean sand
Cleanliness: 
Water Quality: 
The water at Caracas is usually very clear, more rough (w/ possible sea-weed) at the far right, calmer toward the left.
Directions
Directions:

This is a southside beach off Route 997. Enter the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge at Garcia Gate and drive until you see signs to turn right for Caracas. It is one of the first beach on the refuge that can be accessed by car. Drive all the way down to the end of the road. It’s easy to find and paved until you get to the beach.

Caracas is a great beach and a must on your list to visit! It is a large flat half-moon shape with white sand and blue waters! Caracas is one of the favorites among locals and travelers alike for it’s pure beauty and family friendly facilities. At Caracas you will find a sand/grass volleyball court, a bathroom or two, and if you are early enough you can grab a covered shelter with a picnic table for the day. There are grills to be found near many of the shelters although the newest shelters are a single column shelter with no seating.

Caracas is a great beach because it offers something for every one. The left side is the calmest and is great for snorkeling and floating. The farther right you go the waves increase so decide on your activity for the day and enjoy one of the top beaches in Vieques!

A serene beach in Vieques with white sand, turquoise water, and minimal waves under a clear blue sky. Two people walk along the shore, and lush greenery lines the background.
Even in the rain on a sandy beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico with some debris in the foreground, a lifeguard chair to the left, and people swimming in a calm bay under a cloudy sky. A forested area is visible in the background, highlighting the island's natural beauty.
From a wooden structure, you can enjoy the view of a sandy beach with turquoise waters in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Two people stand near a boat at the shoreline, surrounded by lush foliage and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A person walks along a sandy beach with seaweed washed ashore, palm trees swaying gently, and a small green pavilion in the background, capturing the tranquil beauty of Vieques.
A scenic coastal view featuring a rocky shoreline in the foreground, a clear turquoise sea, and a sandy beach backed by lush green foliage under a partly cloudy blue sky, reminiscent of the idyllic beaches of Puerto Rico.
Four beach chairs are arranged in a row facing the ocean on a deserted beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico, with lush green hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
Waves crash against rocky cliffs covered in vegetation on a sunny, partially cloudy day, with the turquoise ocean stretching to the horizon. This idyllic scene is reminiscent of the pristine beaches of Vieques.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, green hills, and a blue sky with scattered clouds, reminiscent of the serene shores found in Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Ocean waves crashing on a sandy beach in Vieques, with clear turquoise water and a rocky outcrop in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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