Vieques is a small island in Puerto Rico, home to around 9,000 people, with an economy now largely built on tourism. In the past, it was known for sugarcane production and later served as a U.S. Navy base until 2003. After the military left, parts of the island remained affected by unexploded ordnance, and some areas are still being cleared today.
Despite this history, Vieques is famous for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, attracting visitors as well as those seeking a quieter island lifestyle.
One of them is Katarína from Slovakia, who moved to the United States over twenty years ago. After working as a teacher in New York, she settled on Vieques eleven years ago. Together with her husband Jimmy, a passionate chef, they run a restaurant where we discover the island through its flavours, from roasted pork and grilled lobster to fresh tropical fruit.