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Things to do in Culebra, Puerto Rico: How to Plan Your Tropical Escape
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So you want to know the best things to do in Culebra, Puerto Rico? Read on for my top picks.
Culebra is a small island in the Caribbean located 17 miles east of Puerto Rico.
Much like Vieques, a sister island located 9 miles away, Culebra is part of Puerto Rico and belongs to the larger archipelago.
The island itself is tiny, spanning just 10 square miles, but it holds unspoiled pieces of paradise for anyone willing venture over to its shores.
I live in Puerto Rico and visit Culebra regularly. Here’s everything you need to know before you go!
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How to get to Culebra, Puerto Rico
There are three ways to get to Culebra, Puerto Rico — by ferry, plane or private boat charter.
The ferry departs from Ceiba at the Roosevelt Roads Waterfront.
This is the most affordable option with adult tickets costing just $2.25, however it is the least reliable.
Departures from Puerto Rico to Ceiba leave 3 times a day at 6am, 9am and 2:30-3pm. It is recommended you aim for the earliest ferry possible to increase your chances of getting on a boat. Often, routes are cancelled, full or priority is given to island residents.
The ferry ride takes 45 minutes total. I strongly recommend you make a reservation ahead of time. You can also reserve your return ticket, with routes leaving at 7am, 11am and 4pm.
Planes to Culebra leave from San Juan or Ceiba and are small propeller planes with the capacity to sit 4-8 people. I flew with Air Flamenco from Ceiba and it was a smooth ride.
Notably, my bag was 17 pounds overweight so I paid $17 instead of a $30 flat fee for luggage. I recommend you wait to purchase extra baggage allocations and pay at the airport when you arrive in case the per pound rate is more affordable.
The plane ride itself takes 10-15 minutes and is very scenic. Depending on the weather, it can be bumpy. This is still an affordable option with tickets ranging from $50-$100 each way depending on the day and demand.
Your final option for getting to Culebra is to charter a boat or water taxi. Normally, they depart from Fajardo or Humacao and have a minimum passenger requirement. Prices can reach 4 figures or more.
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How to get around Culebra
While the main part of the island is technically small enough to walk, I recommend you get a car or a golf cart to be able to reach the different beaches and more remote locations.
Because of the bumpy roads and need for navigation at times, Jeeps are popular. I went with Carlos Jeep Rental. They have a stand at the airport so you can pick up your rental when you arrive.
Your other option is Jerry’s Jeep Rental. Note, you will not be able to rent a sedan — only a truck, SUV, golf cart or Jeep.
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Where to stay in Culebra
I stayed at the Casa Maya Hilltop, an AirBnB rental, and it was gorgeous. The natural infinity pool has views of the mountains and ocean. It’s a perfect escape for two.
There are other rooms on the property as well that cost less but don’t have the same balcony set-up.
Other lodging options include Club Seaborne, El Navagante de Culebra and Oceania Villas. Price start at $150/night.
On a budget? Check out the Palmetto Guesthouse for rooms at under $100/night.
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Where to eat in Culebra
Dining options in Culebra are limited and since the pandemic many places have closed down. Places that remain include:
- Heather’s Pizza – right by the port, close at 6pm and orders need to be in by 5pm
- Cafeteria Sanquel – for a quick breakfast or lunch, have sandwiches and omelettes
- Culebra Coffee – Closed from 1pm-3pm and only open certain days
- Caracoles – fancy seafood restaurant, open on weekends
- Moncho’s BBQ – open for lunch
- Food trucks – there are two on the island; one is for desserts and the other has food at night when other places have closed (on the road on the way to Zona Beach, red food truck, can’t miss it.
Note, El Eden is permanently closed, as well as some other locations.
If you’re staying somewhere with a kitchen, I recommend you stock up on supplies to make breakfast, and snacks for if you’re hungry at night when everything is closed.
Maya’s and Costa del Sol are two supermarkets you can go to. They also sell liquor.
Things to do in Culebra
Culebra is a sleepy island without much nightlife so I recommend you load your day with nature activities.
You can’t miss the famous Flamenco Beach, named one of the top 10 beaches in the world. It’s there that you’ll find painted abandoned military tanks.
You’ll find an abundance of wildlife in the water, making Culebra the perfect place for diving and underwater exploration.
Other popular beaches include Tamarindo Beach for snorkeling and Zoni Beach for sea turtle nesting.
If you want an even more secluded experience you can take a boat to Culebrita, a smaller island just off the coast.
Here you’ll also find a lighthouse.
There’s a Museum of History open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Here you can learn about the military occupation of the island.
Additionally, there’s the Culebra Public Library (closed Wednesdays and Sundays) with limited hours that has a makeshift movie room set up in shipping where you can watch a film in a reclining seat.
Don’t forget to look out for Hector the Protector, a sculpture near the ferry port built from recycled materials that depicts a man holding out a lantern to show anything bad coming that Culebra is an island which should be spared.
These are a few of the best things to do in Culebra. If you’re going, prepare to take it slow.
Till next time, safe travels!
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Vieques & Culebra — Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham
Fun fact: Puerto Rico is an archipelago.
So, if this island-country-American-territory is a destination you are planning to visit on your next vacation, add the Vieques and Culebra keys to your travel itinerary. Both are famous for their unspoiled, virgin beaches of incredible turquoise waters that are pretty darn close to utopic island paradises.
How To Get To Vieques And Culebra
From Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham – Rio Mar, it’s about a 35-minute drive to the port of Ceiba — easy to reach on a rental car, an Uber, or a taxi. Once there, you can catch a ferry to either of the two destinations for under $5 per person, roundtrip. Yep, five bucks. (You will pay a few more dollars for transporting camping gear, bikes, beach coolers, etc. But just a little.)
Now, you should absolutely book your ferry ahead of time and plan on being at the port at least an hour prior to departure. It is possible to make it a day trip by leaving early in the morning and coming back in the last afternoon ferry. If possible, avoid holidays and weekends, when you may be competing for a spot at the ferry with hundreds of locals as well as tourists.
All set? Let’s do this. Here is how to spend a day in any of these tiny islands off the east coast of Puerto Rico.
What To Do On A Day Trip To Vieques
This key is about eight miles from the mainland Puerto Rico, which takes about 30 minutes to get to in the ferry. The greatest attraction in Vieques is Vieques itself. There’s no fancy shopping, casinos or tourist traps. Nature is queen here. Snorkeling, scuba diving and paddle boarding are favorite activities to do in its crystal-clear waters, as is horseback riding.
In the mood for a scenic walk? Hike the spectacular trails of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. Previously occupied by the U.S. Navy, the 18,000-acre refuge is now overseen by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife agency and it is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. The area offers some of the most beautiful beaches on the island and various trails meander throughout the wetland areas, one leading to a historic lighthouse.
And if you plan to spend the night, Vieques’ Mosquito Bay is the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world and one of three in Puerto Rico.
The phenomenon can only be appreciated in the dark.
What To Do On A Day Trip To Culebra
About 17 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland and 9 miles north of Vieques you’ll find Culebra. The name literally means “snake,” alluding to its elongated shape. Beach bumming gets elevated to an art form here.
The key is most known for Flamenco Beach, a stunning beach that has been recognized by multiple traveler publications as one of the best in the world. The soft, white sand in between your toes will provide a spectacular contrast to the green rolling hills in the horizon and the emerald and blue sapphire ocean that wraps it all up. Go snorkeling, relax on a catamaran (several outfitters provide complete tours), or chill by the water. You come here to decompress.
Insider tip from this Puerto Rican writer: Bring food. Culebra is scarcely populated and there are not many places to eat and drink.
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