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Puerto Rico > Culebra
Culebra
A major refuge for pirates and other wildlife.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

Originally called Passage Island, this 7-mile by 4-mile island was first inhabited by the Taíno and Caribe Indians. They gave way to the pirates that used these waters as a refuge. The Spaniards ousted the pirates when the land was colonized in 1879. This is the last portion of Puerto Rico colonized by the Spaniards.

Culebra is still a refuge, but instead of protecting pirates, it is now part of the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses part of Culebra and 23 adjacent islands (like Isla ... (more)
Bahía Las Pelás, /Dean
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Top of Page Culebra: Accommodations Accommodations
Area 5Club Seabourne $195-329 (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
800-981-4435
787-742-3169
787-742-0210FX
$195-329, 12 Room Key
Fulladoza Bay.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Suites Villas Air conditioned Business Center Children's Activities Honeymoon Packages Kitchens in some/all units Marinas Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs Watersports (misc.)
An intimate boutique hotel, simple, unspoiled, romantic.
  • For those looking to pull the plug from the ordinary.
  • Enjoy our private, old world plantation style villas.
  • Novo Latino Tropical Restaurant and Wine Cellar.
  • Private wine tasting, dinners and corporate meetings.
  • Area 5Posada La Hamaca $97-192 (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-3516
    787-435-0028
    $97-192, 10 Room Key
    68 Castelar St.
    PRTC Endorsed Studios Rooms Suites Air conditioned Kitchens in some/all units
    A guest house located on a canal at the edge of Dewey.
  • All rooms offer private baths and air conditioning.
  • Ice, coolers & beach towels are provided free of charge.
  • Culebra is an ideal spot for beaches, sports and nature.
  • Within walking distance of restaurants, shops and grocery.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Airline Reservations Airline Reservations
    Area 5Air Flamenco - Culebra (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-1040
    787-724-1105
    787-724-6345FX
    Aeropuerto de Isla Grande.
    www.airflamenco.net
    Area 5Isla Nena Air Service - Culebra (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-863-4447
    877-812-5144
    787-863-4400FX
    Culebra Airport.
    www.islanena.8m.com
    Flights from LMM Int'l Airport to Culebra and Vieques.
    Area 5M&N Aviation - Culebra (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    877-622-5566
    787-791-7090
    787-791-7095FX
    Culebra Airport.
    www.mnaviation.com
    Area 5Vieques Air Link - Culebra (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    888-901-9247
    787-741-8331
    787-741-0101FX
    358 Antonio G. Mellado St.
    www.vieques-island.com
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    Top of Page Culebra: Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train
    Area 5Culebra Airport (Benjamín Rivera Noriega) (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-0022
    787-742-0022FX
    Rt 251.
    www.prpa.gobierno.pr
    Area 5Ferry, Culebra Terminal (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Ferry, Culebra Terminal Photo 787-801-0251
    787-801-0250
    787-860-3580FX
    www.prpa.gobierno.pr
    Daily passenger ferry to Fajardo: 6:30am, 1pm, 5pm. Cargo Mon, Tue, Thu. 7am, 6pm.; Wed, Fri 7am, 1pm, 6pm. Ticket sales start 1 hour before each trip.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 5Culebra Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Culebra Artisans Photo 787-721-2400
    787-723-0692
    787-723-8392FX
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Miniature ships and glass crafts.
    Area 5Dosel (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Marine Dock.
    "Dosel" by Alberto Fernández Zequeira.
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    Area 5Bahía Las Pelás (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Bahía Las Pelás Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    A small bay, very popular with boaters, which includes the small cays of Pelaíta and Pelá.
    Area 5Cayo de Luis Peña (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-0115
    787-742-1303FX
    www.fws.gov
    The south and north beaches of Cayo de Luis Peña are open daily sunrise to sunset. Please observe the no fishing zones on the south, east, and north that are part of the Canal de Luis Peña PRDNER Natural Reserve. No facilities are present; take sunblock and water.
    Area 5Culebrita Island and Lighthouse (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Culebrita Island and Lighthouse Photo 787-742-0115
    787-742-1303FX
    www.fws.gov
    Beaches and marked trails of Culebrita Island are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. Stay on marked trails and do not enter closed areas. It has fabulous beaches on the west and the north inlet. Remember sunblock and water. There are no facilities. The lighthouse, established in 1886 and still operational, is owned by the Municipal Government of Culebra and is currently closed until renovations are complete. Learn to recognize and avoid the toxic manchineel tree, common in dry sites and found alongside trails.
    Area 5Museo San Ildefonso (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-3832
    Bo. Fraile, Edificio 1905.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    A 1905 Navy building. Restored and converted to the Culebra Art and History Museum.
    Area 5Plaza de Recreo de Culebra/Frente Portuario (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Plaza de Recreo de Culebra/Frente Portuario Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    Main plaza in Dewey.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    The main plaza in Culebra, right on the water at the ferry dock.
    Area 5Punta de Soldado (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Punta de Soldado Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    The southwest tip of Culebra with vistas to the east and west.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Beaches Beaches
    Area 5Flamenco Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Flamenco Beach Photo 787-742-0700
    787-742-0020FX
    End of Rt 251.
    Balneario Beaches Camping Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel Star Listing
    A great beach in Flamenco Bay on the north side of Culebra. Bathrooms available as well as camping (by reservation) with water. The only camping area in Culebra that is open to the public.
    Area 5Playa Brava (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Brava Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    On the north side, east of Playa Resaca & Flamenco.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Surfing
    Well-known surfing beach. Also known as a turtle breeding area.
    Area 5Playa Carlos Rosario (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Carlos Rosario Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    Off Rt 251 before Flamenco and after Tamarindo.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel
    Beach faces west to Fajardo. Part of the Cayo Luis Peña Natural Reserve. An excellent snorkeling beach.
    Area 5Playa Larga (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    Rt 250, just south of Playa Zoni.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches
    Good for fishing, adventure, but not for swimming.
    Area 5Playa Luis Peña (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Luis Peña Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    North end of Luis Peña cay.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel
    One of two islands of the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge that is open to the public. This island is due west of town. Part of the Cayo Luis Peña Natural Reserve.
    Area 5Playa Punta Soldado (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Punta Soldado Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    Rt 252.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel
    Coral beach known for great snorkeling, at the southwest tip of Culebra.
    Area 5Playa Resaca (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Resaca Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    North side, east of Flamenco Beach.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Surfing
    This beach is excellent for surfing, but not for swimming. Also known as a turtle breeding area and part of the nature preserve. Hours 6:00am-6:00pm
    Area 5Playa Tamarindo (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Tamarindo Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    Rt 251 before Flamenco on the west side of Culebra.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel
    Great area for snorkeling and swimming. Part of the Cayo Luis Peña Natural Reserve.
    Area 5Playa Tortuga (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Tortuga Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    On Isla Culebrita.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel Star Listing
    The north cove of the Isla Culebrita. A stunningly beautiful white sand beach and anchorage. You can walk to the lighthouse. Perfect for snorkeling or walking to the baths.
    Area 5Playa Zoni (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Playa Zoni Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    Rt 250 at the northeast end of Culebra.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Beaches Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel
    The beach is in the middle of a turtle breeding ground.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Car Rental Car Rental
    Area 5Carlos Jeep Rental (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-3514
    787-742-1111
    787-613-7049
    2 Barriada Clark.
    Area 5Culebra Bike Shop (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-2209
    787-209-2543
    In Dewey next to Dinghy Dock.
    Let Us Help Make Your Visit Unforgettable! Mountain Bikes; rentals daily, weekly, or monthly. We provide bike repairs and service as well. Our equipment is in excellent condition.
    Area 5Dick & Cathie's Car and Bike Rentals (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-0062
    La Romana.
    We rent high quality mountain bikes and the Classic Volkswagen Thing (holds up to 5 people with a removable top). Call for pick up and delivery service.
    Area 5Jerry's Jeep (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-0587
    787-742-0526
    787-742-0055FX
    Across from the airport.
    Area 5JM Rentals (Scooter Rental) (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-717-7583
    Rt 251 #67 Bo. Flamenco & airport.
    Scooters and if you forgot, refreshments, water, disposable cameras and more.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
    Area 5Culebra Divers (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-0803
    At the Ferry Dock.
    PRTC Endorsed Diving-Certification Diving-Equipment Diving & Snorkeling Diving-Night Diving-Reef Diving-Wall Diving-Wreck Island Trips Snorkel
    Daily scuba and snorkeling trips to over 50 sites and diving certifications. Specializing in underwater photography. Retail store featuring diving and snorkeling gear, beach wear, souvenirs and equipment rental.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Events Events
    Area 5Despedida de Año (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    12/31/2008 - 01/01/2009
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Year-end celebration.
    Area 5Festival de los Tres Reyes (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    01/06/2009 - 01/06/2009
    Main plaza or at the Baseball Park.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    On this day all the children in Culebra (including visitors) receive a gift. Festival also includes food and activities.
    Area 5Turtle-Watching Season (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    03/01/2009 - 05/31/2009
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    During the turtle season you can arrange with private tour operators to observe the turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Fishing Fishing
    CHECK Area 5Caribbean Outfitters (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Caribbean Outfitters Photo 0004 787-396-8346
    787-268-4923FX
    Rt 187, Cangrejos Yacht Club.
    www.fishinginpuertorico.com
    PRTC Endorsed Fishing
    Full-or half-day deep-sea, light tackle and saltwater tarpon fishing on a custom, 35' vessel that is handicap accessible. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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    Top of Page Culebra: Forests Forests
    Area 5Canal de Luis Peña Natural Reserve (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-860-5628
    Beaches Bird-Watching Diving & Snorkeling Kayaking Snorkel
    The Canal de Luis Peña is a marine nature reserve and no fishing area. It encompasses the northwest point of Cayo de Luis Peña north to Península Flamenco and the south point of Cayo de Luis Peña to Punta Melones.
    Area 5Culebra National Wildlife Refuge (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Culebra National Wildlife Refuge Photo 787-742-0115
    787-742-1303FX
    Lower Camp near Cemetery.
    www.fws.gov
    Beaches Bird-Watching Hiking Kayaking Mangroves Reserve / Sanctuary Star Listing
    Established in 1909 by President Theodore Roosevelt, this stunning nature refuge covers 1,580 acres, which encompass part of Culebra and 23 adjacent islands and rock formations, all maintained in their natural state. It has been managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service since 1980. Migratory seabirds are numerous and visible near the outer islands during the late spring and summer. Sea turtles nest on numerous refuge beaches. Beaches and trails on Isla Culebrita and Cayo de Luis Peña are open to the public during daylight hours. Please observe our simple guidelines posted on the beaches of both islands. All other Refuge areas are closed due to the sensitive nature of the habitat and unexploded ordnance remaining from past military use.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
    Area 5Culebra (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Culebra Photo 787-742-1033
    787-510-0019CL
    787-742-1045FX
    250 Pedro Márquez.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
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    Area 5Vieques (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Vieques Photo 787-741-0800
    787-741-0900FX
    Casa Alcaldia, #449 Carlos Le Brum St.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    A new PRTC office in the municipal building in Isabel II focusing on Vieques and Culebra.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Information Information
    Area 5Culebra Tourism, Arts & Culture (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-3521
    787-742-3505
    Multiuse Building.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
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    Top of Page Culebra: Nature/Adventure Nature/Adventure
    CHECK Area 5Pure Adventure (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Pure Adventure Photo 0009 787-314-4347
    787-202-6551
    pureadventurepuertorico.com
    PRTC Endorsed Bird-Watching Diving & Snorkeling Kayaking Snorkel Nature/Adventure
    We provide quality of service, knowledge, safety and fun. The adventures include: tropical snacks, gear, guide and marine biologist, and ecological orientation. Our most popular adventures are: diving, kayaking & snorkeling & bird watching. (main office: Fajardo.)
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    Area 5Choferes Públicos de Culebra (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    787-742-3537
    787-396-0076CL
    Rt 250 near Airport.
    www.islaculebra.com
    Cost from $1 to $2 p/p each way.
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    Top of Page Culebra: Sailing & Watersports Sailing & Watersports
    CHECK Area 5East Island Excursions (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    East Island Excursions Photo 0002 877-937-4386
    787-860-3434
    787-860-1656FX
    Puerto Del Rey Marina.
    www.eastwindcats.com
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Island Trips Sailing & Watersports Snorkel
    62’ "East Wind" catamaran w/glass-bottom windows, water slide; sailing to deserted islands for beachcombing & snorkeling. Private charters for up to 78. "Island Flyer", "Eco Isleño"-high speed power catamarans-Culebra snorkeling or Vieques bio-bay. (main office: Fajardo.)
    CHECK Area 5Erin Go Bragh Sailing & Snorkeling Charters (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Erin Go Bragh Sailing & Snorkeling Charters Photo 0009 787-860-4401
    787-409-2511
    787-863-5253FX
    Puerto Del Rey Marina, Slip 1204.
    www.egbc.net
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Children's Activities Diving & Snorkeling Fishing Island Trips Sailing & Watersports Snorkel Nature/Adventure
    50' Sailing Ketch, owner-operated for day sails, overnight bio-bay trips and longer term-charters to Spanish, US & British VIs. Also available for romantic, sunset dinner cruises offering the best meals available. See reviews on TripAdvisor. (main office: Fajardo.)
    CHECK Area 5Island Flyer (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Island Flyer Photo 0001 787-860-3434
    787-860-1656
    Puerto del Rey Marina.
    eastwindcats.com
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Sailing & Watersports
    "Island Flyer" - high speed power catamarans - Culebra snorkeling or Vieques bio-bay. 62’ "East Wind" catamaran - glass-bottom windows, water slide - sailing to deserted islands for beachcombing & snorkeling. Also private charters for up to 78. (main office: Fajardo.)
    CHECK Area 5Jim Boat Trips (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra
    Click here for special offers.
    Jim Boat Trips Photo 0009 787-383-4663
    787-728-6606
    787-383-5700
    Villa Marina & San Juan Marina.
    www.jimboatrips.com/
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    All you need for the Catamaran excursion is a towel and sunblock!!! Mention this site and receive a $10 per person discount on available trips. (main office: Fajardo.)
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