This fort holds the distinction of being the last fort constructed during the Spanish Empire in the New World, over time also served as a jail. Today, after it's careful restoration in 1991 by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, the fort serves as the island's main museum, housing the Vieques Museum of Art and History and the Vieques Historic Archives. The museum contains the Vieques Historic Archives, which includes thousands of documents and other materials related to Vieques' history. Accommodations on Vieques are comfortable and readily available. Camping is permitted at Sun Bay with a free permit.
Cars are available for rent through most hotels.
Its reefs are popular with sport divers and several Puerto Rico dive operators schedule trips here.