PUERTO RICO AND VIEQUES
Vieques is a small island 6 miles east of Puerto Rico in the Spanish Virgin Islands. It is considered an unspoiled treasure. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea converge at the island's western coast and the the island marks the southermost point of the Bermuda Triangle. The islands of St. Croix, St.Thomas, and Culebra are visible to the south, east, and north.




Map of Puerto Rico showing Culebra and Vieques to the right.

The dry desert air on this small island and steady trade winds create an ideal climate. Yearly rainfall amounts to between 16 and 20 inches. You can reach Vieques on a short flight from San Juan.



Map of Vieques showing the Los Bohios location, just outside Esparanza.
 -Click here to see Google Satellite Map of Vieques


VIEQUES - AN UNSPOILED TREASURE
The island is known for its wild horses and culture of paso fino horsemanship. They graze on the hillsides occassionally meandering along roads and hiking trails.

Vieques has two centers of activity. On the north coast the ferry arrives at the main town of Isabel Secunda and there are surfing beaches on the Atlantic . On the south coast there is the charming fishing village of Esperanza; the local beaches there are of a gentle nature, typical of the Caribbean.




View from the garden at Los Bohios.


WHY WE CHOSE VIEQUES FOR LOS BOHIOS...

We chose to build Los Bohios on the south coast west of Esperanza because of its rustic landscape. The hillside where we built was grazing land, and we wanted our home to not interfere with the site's natural beauty. The extraordinary beachs of Sun Bay, Media Luna and Navio are only two miles away, yet guests have found it difficult to leave Los Bohios for some of the fun outings available on the island such as snorkeling, biking, and kayaking.



One of the octagonal huts, or bohios.

Los Bohios is a collection of octagonal huts, or bohios, which collectively create a compound of shaded pavillions opening onto the pool, the rustic landscape, and the Caribbean. Their mahogany louvered doors can be opened to bring the outdoors inside or be closed for complete privacy.


AROUND LOS BOHIOS...
There are places to shop for anything you might need to wear on the island, which is not a lot. There are gourmet shops with wonderful fish, meat, and an excellent variety of Argentinian and Spanish wines and many local shops with avocados, fruits, and other fresh food.