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ISABEL II
Ababor Suites is located just 5 min drive or 35-40 minutes walk from Downtown Isabel II and many exquisite restaurants, small grocery stores, a Spanish Fort Museum, the bank,the post office and the ferry harbor.
PASSPORT
Most visitors reach Vieques from San Juan, Puerto Rico. If you are
coming in from the U.S. you do not need a passport or any proof of
U.S. citizenship. You will need a form of identification at the airport in
U.S. There are no departure taxes.
DOLLAR, USPS, 120 volts
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Vieques
is part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and as such it has the same
monetary system, postal, and electrical service (120v/60w) as the U.S.
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CREDIT CARDS/ ATM
Credit cards and Travelers checks are
accepted. There are several ATM machines around Vieques. One at the local bank, Banco Popular, in
Downtown Isabel II, another one at the local credit union and the others are in businesses around town.
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DRIVING
The
winding roadways are narrow and it is common to find loose farm animals on
the roads so please drive with caution and keep to your side of the road.
Rental cars are recommended but not required. The public transportation
system, "carros publicos", can be a good way to move around if
you have prior arrangements. You can have a local driver to pick you
up and take you to any beach and back at designated times for only $5 each
way per person. A four hour tour of Vieques costs $50 per car load. (Rates
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MEDICAL SERVICES
There are several doctors,
dentists and one drug store in Vieques. There is a 24 hour Emergency Room service at the local
clinic. Traumas and critical cases are sent to Puerto Rico via airplane or helicopter. The facility is
equipped with 24 hour laboratory
services support.
TAXES
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There
is a 11% sales tax in Vieques and a 9% hotel
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