Culebra Blog

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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One of the nicest things about being on Culebra is the many hikes, walks, and outdoor activities that are available. Hiking to Brava Beach is by far one of the most fun things you can do on a trip here.

Yesterday, we had a guest that did not want to go to Flamenco Beach for a fourth day in a row, so we told him that we would walk to Brava with him.

If you are reasonably fit you shouldn’t have any problems doing this walk. The hike in takes about twenty five minutes and is best done in sneakers or Tevas because the trail can get a little muddy.

 Remember to bring any water or food along with you because once you get down there you will most likely be the only people and there are no kiosks. Below are some photos from our hike:

The start of the walk to Brava, just park on the side of the road and start hiking.

The beginning of the trail to Brava Beach:

Walking the Brava Beach trail. 

Coming up to the beach, as seen in the distance (boy is that nicer than looking out the window and seeing a driveway full of snow!).

FINALLY - Brava Beach Culebra, Puerto Rico.

If you have had enough of the cold, come on down to Culebra!!

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Thought I would snap some pictures this morning on our daily dog walk to Flamenco Beach and for those of you someplace cold the weather was perfect on Culebra today!

The photo below is the view from the road as we walked towards Flamenco.

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After walking the 1.5 miles from the Palmetto Guesthouse this is the view that greeted us at Flamenco Beach.

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Here is a Flamenco Beach palm tree…much better than snow!

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Last, but not least, walking back from the beach.

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