Matt D. recently stayed with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse and he took some amazing photos around Culebra:
Culebrita Island Shorebreak
Culebrita Island Cactus
Culebra Island Iguana Eating Lunch
Playa Tortuga on Culebrita Island
If you would like to come to Culebra Island and take your own photos, give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
This time of year we find many folks coming to Culebra Island from the northeast United States to escape the cold. One of the more common questions we get is, “Can you bike around Culebra?” (Culebra bike rental information.)
And the answer is a definitive YES! Some want to bike for exercise, and others just want a simple mode of transportation.
There are any number of bike routes on Culebra and this morning I took a bike ride with my Garmin 305 and mapped a couple of the routes:
1. My first ride was to the top of Zoni Beach. I started at the four way intersection (at Carlos Jeep Rental) and headed east. According to my Garmin the ride is 9.43 miles, it took me 50 minutes (round trip) and I burned 645 calories.
And half-way through the ride you get to enjoy this view over to Culebrita Island and St. Thomas in the USVI.
2. My second ride again started at the four way intersection and this time I went through town and then headed to Flamenco Beach. For the less motivated visitor, this is an easier option.
Although there is one pretty good hill half way through the ride. According to my trusty Garmin 305 the ride is 5.13 miles, it took me 27 minutes, and I burned an additional 335 calories.
Of course, there is a killer view at the half-way point!
Want to get away to a warm weather destination for your training? If you have further questions about biking (or running and swimming) on Culebra Island, please get in touch with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
If you are planning a trip to our island the first question many people ask is, “What is there to do in Culebra?” Here are ten suggestions to help get your Culebra tour planning started:
Here’s ten answers to the ever pressing question, “What to do in Culebra?”
If you have further inquiries, or would like to stay at a great small Culebra hotel, then give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
Since I am going on vacation soon, I that thought it would only make sense to give you some pictures of Culebra’s beaches that might get you to finally take that vacation you have been dreaming of.
1. Flamenco Beach – one of the top ten beaches in the world.
image source: chente922
2. Zoni Beach – looking west with Cayo Norte in the background.
image source: bvincent
3. Culebrita – the island of Culebrita has the Caribbean’s oldest lighthouse.
image source: tomburre
4. Sea grape – sea grape trees can provide some much needed relief from the sun.
image source: alicesoup
5. Pure relaxation – we have reserved these two chairs for you.
image source: Bill Gracey
Are you ready to get away? Give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
Recent Palmetto Guesthouse guests, Mike and Darcy, traveled all the way from Portland, Oregon to Culebra to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary (CONGRATULATIONS!).
It was their first time visiting Puerto Rico and Culebra.
When asked to define Culebra in three words they chose: Beautiful, Rustic and Fun!
Darcy’s favorite part of the trip was visiting Culebrita, she said, ”Because you can do alot of hikes and there are three gorgeous beaches all located on this very small island.” And Mike enjoyed snorkeling at Carlos Rosario and Tamarindo Beach.
Here they are getting ready to depart for a day of fun on their scooter.
Culebrita, the small island off of the east coast of Culebra has been closed until January 23. The U.S. military used the island for bombing practice from 1930 to 1975.
You can read more here: Puerto Rico closes Culebrita island for cleaning.
(special thanks to Visit-the-Coqui for the heads up)
Because the northeast has been having quite a run of cold, snowy weather lately, I thought it would be a good time to post about ‘Ten Things You Could Be Doing on Culebra Instead of Shoveling Snow:’
1. Snorkel at Carlos Rosario & marvel at the fish & corals
2. Hike to Brava Beach & have the beach all to yourself
3. Take a boat ride to Culebrita with a picnic & cooler
4. Watch the sunset at Melones & drink in the view
5. Have a pina colada here in the Caribbean
6. Lounge in the sun at Zoni Beach & relax the day away
7. Boogie board at Flamenco Beach & catch some fun waves
8. Search for seaside treasures/shells on Tamarindo Beach
9. Explore the outer Cays & Isles on a scuba trip
10. Make a sandcastle (not a snowman :))
The weather has been a perfect 85 degrees lately with a nice breeze and no rain. Come down and visit if you can…
Are you stuck at work? Is it cold and miserable?
image source: Palmetto Culebra FLICKR
Come to Culebra for a swim. No wetsuit required, fins and snorkel optional.
Here’s and interesting shot of the bow of a red boat that was moored at Culebrita Island.
image source: Palmetto Culebra FLICKR
