A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Granada vs. Vieques Island for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Granada or Vieques Island?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Granada and Vieques Island. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Granada or Vieques Island?

Granada

Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.

Vieques Island

Amidst the melodious chorus of coqui frogs and gentle whispers of palm trees blowing in an evening breeze, you will find that the waters around you glow just as brightly as the stars above. This tropical paradise is none other than Vieques, Puerto Rico. Tropical forests, bioluminescent bays, coral reefs--this island attracts visitors from all around the world who seek to see the wonders and beauties of the tropics. This island suits those from all walks of life, from history buffs seeking to learn about its unique past to nature-lovers wanting to admire its untouched wilderness. Vieques is the place for a perfect vacation!

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Granada and Vieques Island, we can see that Vieques Island is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Granada is in Central America and Vieques Island is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Vieques Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vieques Island than you might in Granada.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Granada Expensive? and Is Vieques Island Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Granada or Vieques Island?

Granada has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Vieques Island. When comparing the sizes of Granada and Vieques Island, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Granada or Vieques Island?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Granada or Vieques Island in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Granada as well as Vieques Island. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vieques Island throughout the year.

Granada receives a lot of rain in the summer. Granada usually gets more rain in July than Vieques Island. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vieques Island. In the summer, Granada often gets less sunshine than Vieques Island. Granada gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vieques Island receives 287 hours of full sun.

In July, Granada is generally around the same temperature as Vieques Island. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 27°C (81°F), and Vieques Island fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).

Should I visit Granada or Vieques Island in the Autumn?

Both Vieques Island and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Vieques Island because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Vieques Island. It's quite rainy in Granada. In October, Granada usually receives more rain than Vieques Island. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

It's quite sunny in Vieques Island. Granada usually receives less sunshine than Vieques Island during autumn. Granada gets 195 hours of sunny skies, while Vieques Island receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Granada is around the same temperature as Vieques Island in the autumn. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Vieques Island fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Granada or Vieques Island in the Winter?

Both Vieques Island and Granada during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vieques Island year-round.

Granada usually gets less rain in January than Vieques Island. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Vieques Island, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Granada. In the winter, Granada often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vieques Island. Granada gets 244 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vieques Island receives 240 hours of full sun.

In the winter, Granada is around the same temperature as Vieques Island. Typically, the winter temperatures in Granada in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Vieques Island averages at about 26°C (78°F).

Should I visit Granada or Vieques Island in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Vieques Island. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round. Vieques Island attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Granada usually receives less rain than Vieques Island. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vieques Island this time of the year. In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. Granada usually receives less sunshine than Vieques Island during spring. Granada gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Vieques Island receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Granada is generally around the same temperature as Vieques Island. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 29°C (84°F), and Vieques Island fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Typical Weather for Vieques Island and Granada