Located 20 miles east of Puerto Rico, Culebra is known for amazing beaches, clear blue waters, reefs and its laid back atmosphere. Culebra is for those who want to unwind, enjoy nature and soak up the sun on white sandy beaches.
What To See And Do
Beaches
With soft white sands and clear blue waters Culebra has just what you are looking for. Number one on the list and regularly voted one of the best beaches in the world, Flamenco Beach is a must visit when on Culebra. Perfect for families or for just topping up your tan, Flamenco Beach is picture postcard perfect and a great spot for that holiday instagram post. Anolther popular spot on Culebra is Zoni Beach. Again a great beach for families.
Flamenco Beach, GPS: 18.328642, -65.320088
Zoni Beach, GPS: 18.319600, -65.255006
Snorkeling / Scuba Diving
For those looking for something a little more adventurous then try some snorkeling or scuba diving. Carlos Rosario Beach and Tamarindo Beach are great spots due to the reefs that surround the beaches. Kayaking Puerto Rico and Culebra Island Adventures offer snorkeling tours. For scuba diving try Aquatic Adventures and Culebra Divers
Carlos Rosario Beach, GPS: 18.324506, -65.329750
Tamarindo Beach, GPS: 18.323765, -65.328908
Explore Isla Culebrita
Isla Culebrita is a small uninhabited island that belongs to the Cayo Luisi Pena and is a short water-taxi ride from Culebra, The island has several beaches with the most famous being Playa Tortuga. The island is also home to the abandoned Isla Culebrita Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest in the Caribbean.
Culebrita, GPS: 18.314484, -65.228514
Playa Tortuga, GPS: 18.317623, -65.228722
Isla Culebrita Lighthouse, GPS: 18.313670, -65.227590
Visit The Museum of Culebra
This small museum contains archaeological artifacts, old maps, pictures detailing the history of Culebra including the part the US Navyb has played on the island.
The museum is typically open Friday to Sunday, Their number is 787-617-8517 for more information
Culebra Museum, GPS: 18.310358, -65.283263
Where To Eat In in Culebra
Restaurants and bars are not always open year round and names and owners change regularly, so it is best to check ahead of time, but popular spots on Culebra include:
Where To Stay in Culebra
Popular places to stay on Culebra include: Club Seabourne, Sea Breeze Hotel and Mamacita’s Guest House. You will also find a range of rental propertiest on VRBO and AirBnB
Getting To Culebra
The cheapest option is to take the ferry from Ceiba to Culebra. You can buy tickets online at porferry https://porferry.com/ or on the day at the ticket kiosk at the ferry terminal.
The fastest option is to take a plane from either San Juan or Ceiba. Check out Air Flamenco and Cape Air, who both run daily flights to Culebra
Photos 1 & 4 Angel Xavier Viera-Vargas, 2 Thomas Shahan, 3 David using creative commons license
