culebrita | Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico http://culebrablog.com Culebra Island - Hotels Culebra, Culebra Ferry and Travel, Flamenco Beach Culebra, and Tourist Activities. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:19:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 culebrita | Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico http://culebrablog.com/2010/01/17/more-photos-from-palmetto-guesthouse-guests/ http://culebrablog.com/2010/01/17/more-photos-from-palmetto-guesthouse-guests/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:55:40 +0000 admin http://culebrablog.com/?p=156 Matt D. recently stayed with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse and he took some amazing photos around Culebra:

Culebrita Island Shorebreak

culebrita island playa tortuga shorebreak

Culebrita Island Cactus

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Culebra Island Iguana Eating Lunch

culebra island iguana

Playa Tortuga on Culebrita Island

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If you would like to come to Culebra Island and take your own photos, give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.


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]]> http://culebrablog.com/2010/01/17/more-photos-from-palmetto-guesthouse-guests/feed/ 0 culebrita | Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico http://culebrablog.com/2009/12/13/biking-on-culebra/ http://culebrablog.com/2009/12/13/biking-on-culebra/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:33:10 +0000 admin http://culebrablog.com/?p=113 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.

Bike to Zoni Beach on Culebra Island

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.

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]]> http://culebrablog.com/2009/12/13/biking-on-culebra/feed/ 3 culebrita | Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico http://culebrablog.com/2009/11/30/what-to-do-in-culebra/ http://culebrablog.com/2009/11/30/what-to-do-in-culebra/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:02:23 +0000 admin http://culebrablog.com/?p=103 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:

  1. Rent a car and drive around the island exploring: Culebra Car Rental
  2. Go diving and “explore beyond the shore”: Diving on Culebra
  3. You could do NOTHING and just unwind: Unwinding on Culebra
  4. Hike to Brava Beach: Brava Beach Hiking
  5. Take a water taxi to Culebrita Island: Culebrita
  6. Have a cold beer and catch a sunset at Melones Beach: Melones Sunset
  7. Walk 20 minutes to Carlos Rosario Beach and go snorkeling: Snorkeling Culebra
  8. Spend a day at one of the top ten beaches in the world: Flamenco Beach
  9. Hike to the amazing Resaca Beach: Resaca Beach
  10. Eat at some of our fine restaurants: Culebra Restaurants

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.

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1. Flamenco Beach – one of the top ten beaches in the world.
Flamenco Beach
image source: chente922

2. Zoni Beach – looking west with Cayo Norte in the background.
Zoni Beach
image source: bvincent

3.  Culebrita – the island of Culebrita has the Caribbean’s oldest lighthouse.
Culebrita
image source: tomburre

4. Sea grape – sea grape trees can provide some much needed relief from the sun.
Sea Grape Tree
image source: alicesoup

5. Pure relaxation – we have reserved these two chairs for you.
Culebra Beach Chairs
image source: Bill Gracey

Are you ready to get away? Give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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]]> http://culebrablog.com/2009/09/11/culebra-beach-pictures/feed/ 5 culebrita | Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico http://culebrablog.com/2009/02/11/culebra-wedding-anniversary/ http://culebrablog.com/2009/02/11/culebra-wedding-anniversary/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:17:24 +0000 admin http://culebrablog.com/2009/02/11/culebra-wedding-anniversary/ 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.

Mike and Darcy Urness - Palmetto Guesthouse 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.

Mike & Darcy Urness - Palmetto Guesthouse Culebra

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You can read more here: Puerto Rico closes Culebrita island for cleaning.

(special thanks to Visit-the-Coqui for the heads up)

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]]> http://culebrablog.com/2009/01/12/culebrita-island-closed-for-cleaning/feed/ 0 culebrita | Culebra Blog | Culebra, Puerto Rico http://culebrablog.com/2007/12/18/ten-things-you-could-be-doing-on-culebra-instead-of-shoveling-snow/ http://culebrablog.com/2007/12/18/ten-things-you-could-be-doing-on-culebra-instead-of-shoveling-snow/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:38:47 +0000 admin http://culebrablog.com/2007/12/18/ten-things-you-could-be-doing-on-culebra-instead-of-shoveling-snow/ 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…

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Heading back to Culebra

Come on down, the weather has been great lately!

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Culebra No Wetsuit
image source: Palmetto Culebra FLICKR

Come to Culebra for a swim. No wetsuit required, fins and snorkel optional.

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Red Boat Culebrita
image source: Palmetto Culebra FLICKR

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