Culebra island adventures: Culebra Island Adventures | Discover Puerto Rico
Culebra Island Adventures Culebra, Puerto Rico
We begin by snorkeling North on Tamarindo Beach while observing the gorgeous scenery of Culebra and Cay Luis Peña. Our first snorkeling session into the refreshing coastal waters is to discover the wonders of the corals and colorful fish under the sea. Make sure you hold your snorkel tightly because speechlessness followed by excitement is a known effect after discovering the hidden secrets this wild refuge and unspoiled reefs hold within…after seeing one of Culebra’s finest natural reserve’s marine flora and fauna, we head back to enjoy some cold beverages and snacks. Wait … there is still more! Grab your snorkeling gear (provided with tour) again because we are heading out to swim towards the sea grass beds where yet another secret awaits. Apart from the other exceptional marine life, chances are high to experience Culebra’s most unique treasure, observing the native Hawksbill and Green sea turtles and enjoy their majestic beauty!
Hope to see you…soon!
CULEBRA FACTS
– Culebra Island is approximately 7 miles long and 3.
5 miles wide. Its location is about 17 miles East of Puerto Rico, 12 miles West of St. Thomas and 9 miles North of Vieques. Almost 2,000 residents call it home and enjoy a warm, dry, tropical weather year-round with temperatures between 70F – 92F.
– It was first called “Little Passage” by the French, Danish & British and later, colonized by the Spanish crown on October 27, 1880. How it got the name of “Culebra” is still a mystery. Some say it came from the name of the first settlement in Culebra, which was named in honor of St. Ildefonso de Culebra known as the Bishop of Toledo.
– In February 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt established the Culebra National Wildlife Refugecomprising of portions of the mainland and several of its surrounding cays.
– An adjacent island, Culebrita, holds what was the oldest operating lighthouse in the Caribbean until 1975 when it was shut down by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and later became a historical monument on 1981. Its construction started on September 25, 1882 and it was inaugurated on February 25, 1886.
– Culebra is a U.S. Territory, no passport is required. Local languages are Spanish & English and the local economy moves with U.S. currency.
– Culebra has several hotels and guest houses to accommodate your stay, numerous restaurants to entice your palette and a car rental or taxis to facilitate your transportation in the island.
– Culebra is a secure, calm and relaxed destination where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and pristine , secluded beaches, one being the world famous Flamenco beach, considered one of the “Top 10 Beaches in the World” by The Travel Channel.
FAQ
1 – How can I make Reservations?
You have two ways to make Reservations – Online or by giving us a call:
– Click on the RESERVATIONS TAB and select from the various SEAventure tour packages.
– Call us at 1 + (787) 529-3536
For accuracy and quality purposes, we recommend and encourage you to make your reservations online and at least 2-3 days in advance. We are open year round.
2 – How long is the tour/trip (All times are averages)?
– Airplane (San Juan to Culebra): 30 minutes
– Ferry (Fajardo to Culebra): 1 hour 15 minutes
– SEAventure: About 3 hours
3 – Cancellation Policy
-Individual Reservations
We understand that emergencies do happen and that is why we have a 48 hour cancellation policy before the day of your scheduled tour. You have the freedom to change dates or cancel the reservation at any point 48 hours before the scheduled start time without penalty. There will be a 50% per person penalty if you cancel your reservation between 24-48 hours before the scheduled start time of your tour on every SEAventure 1 & 2.For SEAventure 3 a 100% charge will apply for any cancellation received within 48 hours (airline requirements). If you cancel less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time of your tour, you will be fully charged.
-Group Reservations
There is a seven (7) day cancellation policy for groups that include ten (10) or more persons.
If you cancel less than seven (7) days before the scheduled start time of your tour, you will be fully charged.
Our product besides having some fixed costs is of a perishable nature. Any reserved but unused space will be lost while we may have turned down other customers by holding your space. We are therefore very firm in our cancellation policies.
We kindly ask that all changes or cancellations be made in writing by email directly to [email protected]
-Weather Cancellation Policy
Weather is not always easy to predict in the Caribbean. Tours that are cancelled due to weather conditions will not be charged. Culebra Island Adventures makes the final decision if a tour is cancelled. Please contact us with any questions you may have about the weather before not showing up to your scheduled tour. Kindly note that if the tour starts and you are not present, you will be fully charged.
Please click HERE to see the TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4 – Do you have a minimum age requirement?
Yes we do.
Guest’s must be of Six years of age or older. Guests above 16 years of age or older are considered an adult. Any guest that is 15 years old or younger must travel with their parents or legal guardian and have written consent from them.
5 – What do we do with our personal things? Do you have a safe place to keep them?
Yes, we will provide secure storage for your personal belongings while on tour.
6 – Will you have something to eat or drink on the tour?
Yes, midpoint of our SEAventure you will have a chance to enjoy snacks, fresh fruits, refreshments, and bottled water. It’s not a full lunch since your SEAventure is not over yet! So we recommend that you have something to eat before your SEAventure.
7 – How can I get to the Fajardo Ferry Terminal or Isla Grande Airport in San Juan?
See directions tabs for Maps and Instructions, additionally please note estimated driving times to Fajardo Terminal below:
– San Juan, Metropolitan Area -– 1 hour
– Humacao -– 30 minutes
– Rio Grande – – 30 minutes
– Fajardo – – 10 minutes
8 – Can you provide round-trip transportation to the Fajardo Ferry Terminal?
Yes.
Option 1 | We can arrange for a private transportation service to pick you up at any San Juan/Metro area Hotel and the town of Rio Grande (Gran Melia, Wyndham Rio Mar Hotels). If you are staying at the El Conquistador Resort we recommend Taxi service. Round-trip transportation cost from San Juan Area is $32.50 per person and from Rio Grande Area $22.50 per person. These rates require a minimum of 4 persons (for a total of $130 and $90 respectively). Please contact us because we may be able to coordinate the space with other guests to meet the minimum requirements. Also, if the minimum requirement of 4 persons is not met, you can pay for the additional spaces that are needed. Additionally we can provide quotes for groups over 4 persons from either location.
Option 2 | Another option is to rent a car and follow our driving directions and maps. Click HERE to go to our DIRECTIONS TAB, to the Fajardo Ferry Terminal.
Options 3 | Hotels could also arrange for a private taxi service, but this options may be costly.
9 – What happens if we miss the tour because the Ferry is delayed?
You will not be charged in the event you miss our tour because PRMTA delays/cancels the trip. If by any reason you arrive late to Fajardo Ferry Terminal and miss the Ferry, you will be fully charged for the tour as per our TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
10 – How else can I get to Culebra without taking the Ferry?
Yes, we offer an exclusive Flight package. Please see our SEAventure 3 package for more information.
11 – At what time does the SEAventure tour start?
Guests traveling on their own must be at Tamarindo Beach at 10:30AM for an 11:00AM departure (Note: Subject to Ferry arrival time to Culebra).
12 – If you have any further questions please contact us:
-Email : [email protected] OR Click on the CONTACT TAB to send us an email
-Telephone : 1 + (787) 529-3536
Culebra Island Kayak & Snorkel with Turtles Adventure – Ferry Tickets Included 2023
Paddle a kayak to Aquafari Culebra during this excursion from Ceiba.
Journey from Ceiba to Culebra via local ferry, then get outfitted with your kayaking gear and launch from the unspoiled Tamarindo Beach. Kayak into the Luis Pena Marine Reserve to snorkel and swim around the coral reefs and the seagrass beds frequented by turtles. Soak up the sun at Flamenco Beach, where you can purchase lunch before heading back to Ceiba. Light snacks and all snorkeling and kayaking equipment are included.
Round-trip ferry from Ceiba to Culebra and all equipment included as an added convenience
Snorkel among coral formations, tropical fish, and sea turtles
Unwind at one of the world’s top beaches—Flamenco Beach
Enjoy a full-day kayaking and snorkeling excursion to Culebra
Reviews
170 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Reviews by Viator travelers.
Showing 1-10 of 170 reviews
Great experience, would recommend
Yueyang_Y, Jan 2023
Great experience with Nani and Mateo.
Tour worth paying for since it made our day hassle-free and we didn’t have to worry about activities, rentals, or transit. Due to weather, the kayaking was canceled. But we still got to swim over the coral reef and see fish, jellyfish, and turtles! My mom couldn’t swim and Mateo towed her along on a floatie so we were happy she got to enjoy it. They take care of you if you can’t swim. We spent some time at Flamenco beach before returning and it was absolutely beautiful.
Response from Host,
Jan 2023
Hola Yueyang,
Thank you for supporting our small local business and taking the time to share this wonderful review with us. We’re thrilled you had a fantastic time on the excursion. I’ll make sure to let Nani & Mateo know to keep up the amazing work. I’m glad your mom got to enjoy the snorkeling and we hope you can join us again in the future on your next big adventure with Kayaking Puerto Rico!
-KPR Team
Great trip!
Sungsu_J, Dec 2022
I really had a great time while I was snorkeling.
Carlos was knowledgeable about the tour areas and explain anything interesting.
Response from Host,
Dec 2022
Hola!
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time snorkeling! Our guide Carlos and the rest of the team appreciate the support! Hope you join us again in another big adventure.
KPR Team
Very Unprofessional
Navneet_J, Dec 2022
The team didn’t care about the size of the equipments which they provided. They didn’t care whether you know some basic snorkeling stuff or not.
Response from Host,
Dec 2022
Hello!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are really sorry that the experience you had while on the tour was not what you expected. Here at Kayaking Puerto Rico, we aim to provide the best experience for our guests while visiting Culebra Island. We have reached out to operations with the details you shared with us to be able to discuss this matter with our guides and ensure this doesn’t happen again.
If you have any additional feedbacks or would like to speak with us, feel free to reach us out!
-KPR Team
Disappointed
Chris_R, Dec 2022
There were not enough people for the activity so it was cancelled. I was told I would get a full refund. I got 25 percent so far. Not happy!
Response from Host,
Dec 2022
Hola!
We’re sorry that we were forced to cancel the tour because the minimum was not met. The refund was processed through TripAdvisor/Viator and it may take 5-7 business days for it to be completed, depending on your bank. Hope that you can give us another chance in the future so that you don’t miss out on the adventure!
-KPR Team
Absolutely Awesome Experience!
Ruth_M, Nov 2022
I’ve always wanted to snorkel but have been scared. I decided to do this excursion with my family because of the Sea Turtles and it was amazing. I screamed most of the way, but I was the only one lol.
It was such a beautiful experience. My children are 11 and 13 and absolutely loved it. My phone didn’t work underwater so getting an email with videos and pictures from our guide was awesome. Elliot and Jon were very knowledgeable and personable. Great personalities and do their best to accommodate you. I 100% recommend this company and our your guides!
amazing experience
alyssa_d, Oct 2022
A very fun experience with beautiful sights. I love how everyone was so helpful and nice. I would definitely do again.
Response from Host,
Oct 2022
Hola Alyssa! Thank you for these kind words. We are glad you thought the sights were beautiful. Looking forward to hosting you again! -KPR Team
I wish we spend more time…
Claudia_E, Sep 2022
I wish we spend more time in flamenco island instead of tamarindo island. But it was a good experience
Response from Host,
Sep 2022
Hola Claudia! Thank you for your feedback.
We appreciate the 5 star rating! If there is something else about your experience you would like to share, feel free to give us a call at (787) 245-4545. We appreciate receiving feedback! -KPR Team
Memorable kayaking and snorkeling experience!
Frank_P, Sep 2022
The snorkeling was such a cool experience and our guides did their best to help us see all the sea wildlife we could. Even with a recent storm that had come though, we were able to have a very fun and memorable experience.
Response from Host,
Sep 2022
Hola Frank! Thank you for rating our services in Culebra. We are glad to know it was a cool experience for you. If there is anything you feel we could do differently to improve the tour, please let us know. We value your support! -KPR Team
Super fun
Lizbeth_G, Aug 2022
Luisa and Elliot were amazing, very knowledgeable about the islands and created a fun and safe experience for everybody.
Response from Host,
Aug 2022
Hola Lizbeth!
I’m very happy to hear you had fun during our Culebra Island Adventure. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure!
– KPR Team
Beware dye to the Ferry overbooking.
Lynn_F, Aug 2022
We never Kayaked nor snorkeled. The ferry took us to the island and we were informed the ferry oversold and the guides were not allowed on. Heard the ferry oversells a lot and noticed both ways tour groups load last. So we were left with no water or food from 11-4 as the kiosk in the tour language was closed. Some took taxis back to get lunch. The tour group did respond saying they would refund us, they did not know the kiosk was closed, after a couple hours sent water and pizza and changed to pick us up at 2:30. Very disappointed as having a short list to Puerto Rico, only 4 days, we had been looking forward to this tour the most.
..snorkeling with turtles and kayaking. I would be cautious about recommending this.
Response from Host,
Aug 2022
Hola Lynn,
We are very sorry the day did not go as planned. The situation with the ferry caught us by surprise and forced us to cancel and refund the tour. This experience was not anything we want for our guests and are very sorry it was disappointing. While we tried to attend the situation, we realized we need to build a plan if something like this were to happen again. Your feedback is important to help us improve communication and strategies for this tour. We truly hope you were able to enjoy the rest of your stay in Puerto Rico.
Kind regards, KPR Team
Swim with turtles!
Darren_P, Aug 2022
Ashley, Luis, and Luisa were all so great and helpful. Swimming with sea turtles, fish, coral, and squid was the highlight of our trip. The kayak was fun but quite a workout. Just enough time on Flamenco beach.
Would recommend!
Response from Host,
Aug 2022
Thank you, Darren! We appreciate your kind review of our services and recommending the tour!
– KPR Team
It was an amazing…
Pipio, Aug 2022
It was an amazing experience and the guides were extremely knowledgeable of the area and educating us on the equipment. Thank you for one the most memorable experiences of my life! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Host,
Aug 2022
Hola Pipio!
We are honored to read these words! Thank you for taking the time to share your support. We value your experience and feedback!
– KPR Team
Snorkeling the crystal clear waters of Culebra!!
Robyn_S, Aug 2022
I love snorkeling so Culebra was the highlight of my vacation. We had a really great time. The island is beautiful and the water is crystal clear. Our guides Elliott, Carlos and Luis were wonderful.
Only regret was I wish we had more time.
Response from Host,
Aug 2022
Hola Robyn!
We appreciate your kind review of the time you spent with our team in Culebra!
-KPR Team
Tour guides were great!
Julia_S, Aug 2022
Elliot, Luis, and Edwin were awesome tour guides! Couldn’t have been more impressed by their professionalism and demeanor when ensuring our trip was as fun as possible. Thank you!
I swam with Crush from Nemo!
Joel_D, Aug 2022
Great experience. All on time and worth the money. Great tour guides, John, Edwin and Eric. Our kayaking experience was wonderful but cut short due to a small emergency with one of our fellow kayakers. The best portion of the day was the snorkeling with the turtles. Beautiful wonders of nature.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great experience
Julia_B, Jul 2022
Elliot, Luis, and John did a great job leading the snorkeling tour and kept everyone safe.
It was a great experience overall.
Response from Host,
Aug 2022
Hola Julia!
Thank you for your support. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Puerto Rico!
– KPR Team
Turtles!
Michell_V, Jul 2022
Snorkeling was a great experience. I saw the beautiful turtles swimming right next to me. The water is crystal clear and the instructors are friendly and knowledgeable
Response from Host,
Jul 2022
Hola Michell!
Thank you for reaching out to us! We are so happy to hear you had a great time with our crew. We hope to see you on your next adventure!
– KPR Team
Don’t miss out Flamingo Beach Island tour
Monica_H, Jul 2022
Snorkeling and kayaking off a small private island where coral is grow for regeneration followed by beach afternoon at Flamingo Beach. Absolutely everything was fabulous and highly recommended.
Our tour guides were Elliot, Luisa and John all of whom took care of us and our group extremely well. High energy and knowledgeable.
Time of our lives. Turtles beautiful
Laura_W, Jun 2022
The entire day was amazing. We swam with turtles and Experience the turquoise waters of flamingo beach. Our guides Esraphanie, Louis and. Carlos were well educated well spoken instructive and fob. They handled a fairy scheduling crisis with Grace and kept the group happy and entertained. We had never snorkeled before and the experience was so much better than I had hoped for
A must see!
Tracey_C, Jun 2022
Snorkeling was the best I’ve ever experienced and Flamenco beach was beautiful. Great combo of history and sight seeing.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Research: the best beaches in the world
TripAdvisor has compiled a ranking of the best beaches in the world. To determine the winners, an algorithm was used that takes into account the quality and quantity of reviews about beaches around the world collected over a 12-month period.
The TripAdvisor portal has prepared a rating of the best beaches in the world. To determine the winners, an algorithm was used that takes into account the quality and quantity of reviews about beaches around the world collected over a 12-month period. nine0003
Ten Best beaches of the world in the opinion of travelers:
1. BAIA Do SANCHO, Fernando-Di-Noronya, Brazil
Location :
on the Fernanda-Di-Nonona archipelago
to islands to the islands to the islands can be reached by plane from the cities of Recife and Natal
Description/features:
Rocks 70 meters high
Crescent-shaped beaches with the finest sand
Natural pools in depressions in solidified lava
Due to the remoteness of the mainland and the small number of tourists, the beach is always not crowded
To get to the beach, guests must follow the path and go down the stairs
2.
Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Providenciales, the main island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago
Grace Bay – the main resort center of the island
Description/features:
The Grace Bay beach is seven kilometers long
Upscale resorts
The average temperature in winter is around 21-26 ºC, in summer 27-32ºC.
White sandy beaches ideal for relaxing and swimming
Tourism only started to develop in 1984
Popular for diving, water sports and fishing (not in the beach area)
3. Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy
Location:
South of Lampedusa, the southernmost of the Pelagie Islands in the Mediterranean
Closer to Tunis than Sicily
There is a ferry service from the island to Porto Empedocle near the administrative center of Agrigento in Sicily. There is also a year-round flight service to Palermo and Catania in Sicily, direct flights from Rome and Milan in the summer
To get to the beach, you need to take a taxi or rent a car, and then go down to the sea along a rocky path.
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Description/features:
Most of the beach is rocky with fine white sand near the sea
Despite the name, rabbits do not live on the beach. The name Rabbit most likely comes from the Arabic word ‘Rabit’ (‘link’), referring to the isthmus that connected this small island with a larger one (the isthmus has not survived to this day).
Every spring, sea turtles lay their eggs in the fine white sand on the eastern part of the beach. In August, little turtles hatch from them, which immediately go to the sea. nine0003
4. Playa Paraiso Beach, Kayo-Largo, Cuba
Location:
is located on Kayo-Largo, a small resort island owned by Cuba
Cayo-Largo in the Caribbean in 100 miles in 100 miles south of Havana, the island is only 25 kilometers long and three kilometers wide.
Description/Features:
“The beach is located in a protected natural reserve, and most hotels offer a free shuttle service to the sea (there are no hotels near the beach)
The sea is shallow and calm, you can go a few hundred meters from the shore, walking waist-deep in warm water
Beach umbrellas and a small bar are at the service of travelers.
Formentera, Spain Throughout the year it can be reached by sea from Spain (Barcelona, Valencia and Denia). In summer, there is also a direct ferry from Denia to Formentera. nine0003
Description/features:
Small hotels, in terms of infrastructure development is noticeably behind Ibiza, although Playa de ses Illetes is one of the busiest beaches in Formentera
Excellent seafood restaurants nearby
Diverse composition of vacationers: day trip tourists from Ibiza, wealthy locals on luxury yachts
The northern part of the beach is more free, nudists have settled here.
6. Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles
Location:
Located in the northwest of Praslin Island (Seychelles)
Located in the central part of the Indian Ocean, northeast of Zabaranzi, east of Madagascaranzi and south of Socotra
You can reach Praslin by Air Seychelles from Mahe
To get to Anse Lazio, you need to take a local bus to Anse Boudin and then walk about 15 minutes to the beach.
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Description/features:
Along the edges of the beach there are granite boulders. Like many other beaches in the Seychelles, it is protected from the ocean by a coral reef
Tall palm trees and takamaki grow along the entire length of the crescent-shaped beach, creating a feeling of complete privacy
Facing northwest, giving travelers the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic beauty of the setting sun .
7. White Beach, Boracay, Philippines
Location:
Located in the western part of Boracay, a small Philippine island
about 315 km south of Manila.
Whether you get there by plane or by sea, the small town of Caticlanna on the island of Panay will be on your way. From there every few minutes boats with tourists leave for Boracay.
Description/Special Features:
Approximately four kilometers long, divided into three sectors open to the public
The beach is protected from the wind.
Smooth as glass, shallow and warm water is ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
Commercial center of the island (surrounded by hotels, restaurants, etc.)
8. Flamenco Beach, Kulebra, Puerto Rico
Location:
is located on the northern shore of the Puerto-Rigan island of Kulebra
Culebra is located approximately 27 km from the main island of Puerto Rico, 19 km west of Saint Thomas and 14 km north of Vieques. nine0003
Description/Special Features:
Stretches for one and a half kilometers along a horseshoe-shaped cove sheltered from the ocean
There are many representatives of exotic fauna, including parrot fish, blue tang crab ghost
Bathrooms / showers are equipped on the beach rooms, food/drinks and picnic tables.
9. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday, Australia
Location:
Whitehaven Beach stretches for seven kilometers along the coast of Whitsunday Island, located off Queensland on mainland Australia
The island can be reached by water from the tourist ports of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, as well as from Hamilton Island.
Description/Special Features:
A virgin beach known for its white sand. The sand is 98% pure silica, which is what gives it its bright white color. Local rocks do not contain silicon dioxide, so it is believed that this sand was washed onto the beach by sea currents over several million years
At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunningly beautiful inlet where the movement of sand and water at high tide creates a delightful play of color. As the tide rises, the white quartz sand merges with the turquoise waters of the bay, creating an amazing whirlpool of colors.
10. Elafonissi Beach, Elafonisi, Greece
Location:
Elafonissi is located in the most southwestern part of Crete.
The beach has an oblong shape and is often cut off from Crete at high tide, giving the impression that it is a separate island. At low tide, it can be reached from Crete on foot.
The road from the city of Chania by car or bus will take an hour and a half.
Description/Features:
Tiny fragments of thousands of broken shells in many places give the sand a pinkish tint. Near the point where the peninsula “breaks off” from Crete, the water depth does not exceed one meter, creating small lagoons, ideal for children’s recreation. nine0003
Elafonissi is a protected natural area covered with sand dunes where juniper and mountain leukocrinum grow. Loggerhead sea turtles listed in the Red Book and some species of rare animals also live here.
Average cost of living in hotels on the best beaches in the world
Holidays in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago in Brazil, Los Roques in Venezuela and Diani Beach in Kenya will become one of the most expensive for travelers. The average cost of a night’s stay in hotels on these islands is $230. nine0003
However, there are beaches where hotels offer really good prices. For example, a night at the Island Jewel Inn in Boracay, Philippines will cost $40.
The Phu NaNa Boutique Hotel on Rawai Beach in Thailand offers its guests to stay with them for as little as $70. Those who prefer European destinations should pay attention to the beach in the city of Dalyan (Turkey). A night at the Crescent Hasirci Hotel will cost an average of $60.
It is generally accepted that the prototype of Treasure Island from Stevenson’s novel is the island of Youth
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“The doctor carefully broke the seals and a map of some island fell on the table… He looked like a fat dragon rearing up.”
Map of Treasure Island from the novel
It is generally accepted that the prototype of Stevenson’s Treasure Island is the Island of Youth (Juventud) off the coast of Cuba. Dimensions, mountains, dense forests and a pirate past – everything is the same … Except for one thing: the island was inhabited all the time, and the story of Ben Gunn running wild could not have happened on it.
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Youventud Island on its side (to make it look like)
The next candidate is Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands archipelago. The island is uninhabited, there are deep caves in the rocks (remember where Ben Gunn hid the treasures?), a rich treasure was indeed buried in the vicinity. But the island is small, it cannot boast of forests and hills. Other possible prototypes – the islands of St. John, Rum, Cocos and others – fall even less under the description.
Culebrita Island. See the inverted dragon? nine0002 But there is another island that could be used to create Treasure Island. This is Culebra Island in the Los Cayos archipelago east of Puerto Rico. More precisely, a couple of islands: Culebra and Culebrita.
Both islands were uninhabited at one time. Both were used by pirates who ambushed, repaired and filled the holds with “live canned food” – turtles. At one time there was a fort on the top of the hill. Then, already in the 19th century, a lighthouse was built there, but the palisade of old thick logs is still visible in some places.
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There is a shallow lake with a swamp (there is probably a fever here too). Rocks with caves. Herds of wild goats roam (hello to Ben Gunn again). The most interesting thing is that the currents, reefs and dangers described by Stevenson almost exactly correspond to reality. So much so that you can be guided by a book when choosing a place for anchorage …
Let’s take a walk along Treasure Island – we will feel like Jim Hawkins. Let’s start with the landing…
This is the shore where the Silver Pirates landed. In the background is Cayo Botella, aka Skeleton Island:
View of the lighthouse (former fort) from the northern camp:
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Exit from a sheltered bay, natural channel between mangroves. View from Ben Gunn’s boat:
“Then I came to the edge of an open sandy plain, about a mile long, where there were sparse pines and some gnarled, crooked trees, like oaks, but with light leaves like willows.
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