Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico

If you are coming to Culebra and are interested in land based transportation advice to get you to Fajardo so that you can catch the ferry, the following might offer you some options. First off, it is highly recommended that you don NOT take your rental car on the Culebra cargo ferry from Fajardo. In most cases you will actually break the rental contract if you do as it is generally prohibited for insurance reasons. Additionally, it would not be all that uncommon for your car not to get on your designated ferry, as priority is given to commercial vehicles & residents.

Probably your easiest alternative would be to take a taxi, or have a car service meet you at the airport. As of this writing, May 5, 2008 a taxi will cost between $60-$100 and will take between an hour to an hour and a half depending on the traffic (p.s. – Friday afternoons could take even longer). A reputable taxi service that the Palmetto Guesthouse recommends is Al’s Car Public Service. Mr. Alvaro Cuellar speaks English & Spanish & generally charges closer to the $60 range. You can book in advance with Al by phoning 787-590-9001

Lastly, you could rent a car. Leaseway (787) 791-5900 will rent you a one way car from $95 (economy car, which includes their Fajardo drop off fee.They can pick you up at the San Juan International (787) 806-5000.

No matter which option you choose, it is ALWAYS best to phone to confirm & to make arrangements in advance.

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If you have been thinking lately that you might like to travel to Culebra but wanted to save a few dollars on your hotel expenses? Well, Darren Rowse over at ProBlogger (part of b5media group) is having a birthday bash giveaway with lots of great stuff up for grabs.

If you would like to travel to Culebra and save a few pennys, Terrie and I have donated two free nights at the Palmetto Guesthouse (terms and conditions apply) as one of the prizes.

For more specific information on the contest and giveaways you can check the following links:

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Today, Monday October 1, 2007 the State Department, along with the Department of Homeland Security, will require ALL Americans to have a passport when returning by plane from the Caribbean (Mexico and Canada, as well) in an initiative called, “Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.” Many people have had major difficulty trying to get their passport on time and some folks have even had to cancel their vacation all together like this woman on CNN.

 If you have been dreaming about coming to the Caribbean but don’t want to deal with the delay, expense, and hassle of getting a passport then Culebra is the perfect choice for you. If you are a US citizen you do NOT need to have a passport to come down here for a visit. Flamenco Beach, one of the nicest beaches in the Caribbean is only a plane ride or ferry ticket away…and you can take the $75.00 that you would have spent on getting a passport and instead you can have a nice meal out while you are here.

This post is brought to you by the passport free Palmetto Guesthouse a small Culebra hotel offering affordable accommodation.

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Many people have asked, “What is the most convenient way to get to Culebra?” If you are short on time, don’t like boats, or live in San Juan then your best bet would be to fly to Culebra. Most flights leave from the regional airport in Isla Grande and not Isla Verde. This small fact is very important to remember if you are coming in from the states or overseas. When you land at the international airport and after you have collected your luggage you can expect a 15-30 minute taxi ride to transfer to Isla Grande (cost $15 as of the date on this post).
 
Also, if you plan to fly to Culebra you would be advised to make your reservations well in advance, especially if you are coming during a holiday time. Current prices are $55.00 for a one-way ticket or $100 roundtrip from San Juan. Should you find yourself out near Fajardo you can fly from there and I believe it is $30.00 one way or $60.00 roundtrip.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico and its surrounding environs are very cosmopolitan. The city certainly rivals any mainland US hub for commerce, amenities, and bustling urban life. In fact, it still amazes me that over four million people live in Puerto Rico. Of course, with such a large population comes the stress associated with having a lot of people such as crime, pollution, and worst of all horrendous traffic. That is why Culebra is such a great weekend escape for the residents of San Juan. Similar to the northeast destination, Nantucket, for a $2.25 ferry ride or a $50.00 plane ticket you can reach a place with no traffic, little crime, uncluttered beaches (like Playa Flamenco), and a very relaxing environment.

So the next time you have had a long work week in Puerto Rico, or would like to escape the traffic, come on over to Culebra for the weekend!

Coming to Culebra for the weekend? Consider staying at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Recently, many people have emailed enquiring about the ferry times for Culebra, Puerto Rico. For persons traveling from Culebra to Fajardo or Fajardo to Culebra, on September 24, 2007 these times were accurate…If I hear of changes or revisions I will post an update.

Passenger Boat Schedule
Monday thru Sunday
Fajardo to Culebra: 9:00 am, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Culebra to Fajardo: 6:30 am, 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Cargo Ferry Schedule
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 
Fajardo to Culebra: 4:00 am & 4:30 pm
Culebra to Fajardo: 7:00 am & 6:00 pm

Wednesday & Friday
Fajardo to Culebra: 4:00 am, 9:30 am & 4:30 pm
Culebra to Fajardo: 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Remember – always CALL to confirm:
Ferry Port (Fajardo) - (787) 863-0705 - (787) 860-2005 - 1 800 981-2005 (toll free)
Ferry Port (Culebra) - (787) 742-3161

Post brought to you by the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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