Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico

The weather on Culebra seemed really nice this morning while I was drinking my coffee here at the Palmetto Guesthouse. So after watching yet another fantastic sunrise over the harbor I decided to head down to Flamenco Beach and snap some pictures.

Sunrise in Culebra on the morning of December, 12.

Flamenco Beach looking west air temp about 80 degrees.

Flamenco Beach looking north with a bit of swell for body surfing.

Flamenco Beach looking east.

And of course, Kona had to come and dig for crabs!

Give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse if you would like a weather report or if have any questions about Culebra.

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Are you getting married soon? Would you like to gather with your guests in a romantic Caribbean location with tremendous beaches and lots of activities to keep everyone happy?

Here are the top ten reasons why Culebra makes a fantastic destination for you and your future spouse:

1) If you’re coming from the U.S. there are no passports required.

2) There are plenty of quirky, fun shops & restaurants.

3) Culebra has an unpretentious and relaxed laid back island style.

4) The island has unmatched unspoiled natural beauty.

5) There are plenty of secluded hideaways, where you can be the only one on the sand with the one you love and your guests.

6) For lodging there are charming, quaint, small scale accommodations (particularly Palmetto Guesthouse)

7) Need help or directions? There are plenty of friendly, helpful locals.

8) Culebra boasts top notch snorkeling adventures with you & the fish (and nobody else).

9) No shoes, no shirt, no problem…

10) We’ve got a night sky filled with romantic stars (and not tall buildings and bright lights to impair the view!).

If you are planning a wedding or need some information, please feel free to contact us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse for assistance.

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A couple of weeks ago I posted a video and subsequent travel times for folks who are interested in departing from Fajardo and arriving in Culebra.

For those of you interested in heading the other way, today is the second part – Ferrying from Culebra to Fajardo.

As of November 13, 2008 the fare to get from Culebra to Fajardo is $2.25 one way or $4.50 for a roundtrip.

The passenger and cargo ferry times from Culebra to Fajardo are as follows:

Passenger Boat Schedule
Monday thru Sunday
Culebra to Fajardo: 6:30 am, 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Cargo Ferry Schedule
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Culebra to Fajardo: 7:00 am & 6:00 pm

Wednesday & Friday
Culebra to Fajardo: 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Of course, if you have any additional questions feel free to email or call us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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If you have not heard, hurricane Omar decided to take a turn and head further east and as such, it completely missed the island of Culebra. The sun is shining and I just went for a swim at Tamarindo Beach and the water temp is perfect!

We feel extremely fortunate that the storm decided to spare Culebra and I would encourage anyone who is looking to get away from the chilly fall temperatures of the northeast or midwest to come on down.  As always, if we can help you with your plans, please don’t hesitate to email or give us a call here at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Did you know that the military used to bomb Culebra Island (and Vieques) for target practice?

This is not breaking news but for those of you who are not familiar with Culebra, which is part of the USA, we have a tank stuck in the sand on the northwestern part of Flamenco Beach.

It is a tourist attraction but it just strikes me as odd (funny?) that a beach, which is consistently rated amongst the top five in the world has a tank on it from the U.S. military.

For good measure, the military left a tank on land for us, too.

If you miss the sound of the ocean…here is a video of the tank.

[Thinking of coming to Culebra, give us a call here at the Palmetto Guesthouse]

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Do you need a break? Are you drowning in your work?

Well, to help entice you to take a vacation I thought that I would list out ten things that you could be doing today on Culebra, instead of working.

1 – You could take a casual walk to Dewey town and have an extended lunch.

2 – For $2.00 you could take a publico to Flamenco Beach, which is consistently rated as one of the top five beaches in the world. (And we have “undiscovered” beaches that are even better than Flamenco.)

3 – You could rent a jeep and get lost for the sake of getting lost.

4 – You could enjoy a romantic sunset at Melones Beach.

5 – You could take a swim at Zoni Beach.

6 – You could snorkel at Carlos Rosario Beach.

7 – You could learn how to scuba dive.

8 – You could take a water taxi Culebrita.

9 – You could go kayaking over to Luis Pena.

10 – You could make a sandcastle on Brava Beach.

BONUS – Best of all…you could be doing NOTHING!

Need help planning your trip…give us a call here at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Brava Beach on Culebra, in my opinion, is not only one of the nicest beaches in Puerto Rico, but in all of the Caribbean.

I recently got a new Flip video camera so that I can start adding some video to this site and as an initial test, yesterday, we walked down to Brava and here is a little bit of the footage…

From the Palmetto Guesthouse Brava is about a fifteen minute ride followed by a thirty minute (easy) hike.

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Culebra doesn’t have a Barnes & Nobel or a Borders bookstore, so where does one go to find some holiday novels?

There are 4 spots that I can think of here on Culebra. The first is the Culebra public library. They will lend to visitors and residents alike and their hours are as follows: Monday, Friday, & Saturday 10-2 and Thursday 10-5 (closed Sundays).

The next place that you might try for some reading beach fodder is the Paradise Gift Shop. They have a book exchange in a big room in the back.

The Butiki Gift Shop located in Dewey also has a book exchange shelf where you might find the latest best seller once, or twice read.

Finally, guests of the Palmetto Guesthouse can enjoy a good selection of some of the latest fiction & non. A constantly changing exchange library, which is further augmented by the owners’ recent Amazon.com order funneling in is a good place to look for a book to relax with on one of Culebra’s beautiful beaches!

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Culebra, with its amazing beaches, friendly residents, and numerous outdoor activities really is a highly affordable Caribbean destination.

Recently, we had to leave Culebra for a week or so and have just returned from a trip overseas. Let me just say that the cost of the airfare to our destination in Central America was ridiculous!

For those of you who live in the states, you are very lucky. I was speaking with someone yesterday and they told me that plane tickets to Puerto Rico for September and October are currently at very affordable rates (like $250 roundtrip).

Are you kidding me? $250 to get to the Caribbean and then add on $2.50 for the ferry to Culebra…and you have to ask yourself – Can I afford not to go?

If you are burnt out or drowning in work, need some time on a secluded beach, or just want to get away for a romantic weekend grab up one of those inexpensive fares down to San Juan. Then get on the ferry in Fajardo or fly from Isla Grande and head on over to Culebra. You won’t regret it and you can even leave your passport at home because it is not required to visit here!

As always, if we can help you with anything feel free to contact us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Culebra, home of the world famous Flamenco Beach, has just been named one of the “Ten Best Islands to Live On” by Islands Magazine.

From the article: “If you think you have to leave your favorite island to return to your “real life,” let us say with the utmost respect … you’re utterly wrong. This could be your real life — a barrier reef outside your front door, a wallaby in your backyard, a vacation smile always on your face. Backing us up are 10 stories from expatriates that you’re about to read as well as our own research into the best islands for inviting culture, enviable weather and available real estate. For any age, any career, any family, there is a perfect island to live on.”

Read the rest  – Islands Magazine or go straight to the “Best Islands to Live On: Culebra” portion of the article.

Thanks Jennica! And if you are coming to Culebra please consider staying with us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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