Beautiful clean clear warm waters. Secluded areas throughout. Quaint but funnnn locals. Great food and bars walking distance. A must see..
So this was my second time in Culebra and just as great as the first time. Island has so much to offer. Its nice and small that if you really wanted to you could walk, but I highly recommend getting the rental Golf cart. So much fun to drive and such a convinient way to move around the island. Once you are in the golf cart, make sure to go and see Playa Flamenco. Its very touristy but just as gorgeous. For the night life, just walk around the town and there are plenty of bars to hit up. When in Culebra I rented the snorkeling gear and took my golf cart to the said beach (dont remember the name). No need for a tour guide, its right off the shore. Also when getting there make sure to take a ferry and a flight on your way back (or flipped order). Both are experiences of the life time, especially the tiny 8 ppl puddle hopper :)
This is an incredible island to go to if you love nature, and can be independent and don't need a lot of pizazz to entertain you. The snorkeling is world class, the beaches are incredible. Even the hiking is great! I would recommend this to anyone who is adventurous, or even families with middle aged children (6+) to introduce them to marine life and spark their curiosity about the world and the creatures that live in it. Also, a quiet place to get away to a lovely beach and just read a book.
Traveling to Culebra is harder than you think, waking up to catch the ferry at 5am is ruff, but must be done to get there with a seat. The lines are long and the ferry is packed so take your sea meds! The Ferry Ride is about and hour, the bus ride to the beach is hot and packed, but once you are there its amazing! I have never seen such gorgeous water and sand. There is plenty of space for everyone and to even be a bit secluded if you would like.We brought our own snorkeling equipment and it was great, you have to go out past the break reef to see the wildlife- which is about 100-200 yards. There is food and beverages for purchase in the interior section of the beach which is nice, because you will get hungry. you are out there all day. Bring a cooler if you can because it is VERY HOT and water and ice is a must.the line to board the ferry at the end of the day is long, a lot of hurry up and wait, and there are some who have had too much to drink during the day which makes for fun people watching- but it is a long way to get back to the main island- keep that in mind if you have small children.All in all glad I did it for the snorkeling and the scenery. But I would probably take a private charter next time :)
This is the most beautiful island that I have ever seen . If you are in Puerto Rico this place is a must go ... Take the ferry from Fajardo. It's only a $3 ferry ride to paradise..
We loved it! Great fun, great beaches, great people, great food, and much much more. It's definantly a do over trip for us. We can't wait to go back next year!
If you visit Culebra, rent a golf cart. Sure, you could go all-American and rent a big honking Jeep, but why? The roads are narrow and winding. Moreover they are full of potholes, free range chickens, dogs, and iguanas. How fast could you go? A golf cart is the preferred way to get around and they are ultra fuel efficient too. I used one constantly to visit every beach in a five-day period and it cost me $6.00 of gas. Besides they are a lot of jun.where should you rent from? Well, in my experience the best place is Jerry's. They are right across the street from the tiny and only airstrip on the island. Their prices are fair and they treat you right.
I loved that the beach was not very packed, due to the limited space on the ferry. The waves were huge compared to other beaches in Puerto Rico. There was food available for purchase. The bus could shuttle you all over the island. The one downfall is it is limited space getting over there on the ferry so PLAN AHEAD. Be early. It is worth it.
It's a very nice island. Flamenco Beach is the most beautiful beach that I've been in my life. We wanted to rent a golf car to get to the beach but they were not available. So we were taking a shuttle. To get to the island was a bit headache as you have to stay in the line for about half an hour in order to buy ferry tickets. And it's so inconvenient as you cannot buy those tickets online. Plan ahead if you want to enjoy your trip and don't forget to take cash with you.
We rented a house that had magnificent views, a lap pool and a breeze that kept the bugs away. It was perfect for the 7 of us. The jeeps were necessary to get up the hill, and we visited several different beaches that were quite picturesque and safe for swimming and snorkeling. Four of our group did a few dives, which were ok but not spectacular. Driving in the town is crowded, due to parking and narrow streets, and restaurants are ok, but not special. If you are looking for luxury, this is not the place for you. But if you want a quiet, beautiful island, Culebra is it.