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A couple of weeks ago we finally had a little bit of free time and wound up hiking down to Resaca Beach. Here are a couple of photos.

Here is an aerial shot of some popular north coast Culebra beaches.

Resaca from the air.

Here is the start the start of the Resaca trail.

The Resaca trail, which is not as well demarcated as the Brava trail.

Leaving the trail and heading out onto Resaca Beach.

Resaca Beach looking east.

If you are interested in hiking down to Resaca, or any of Culebra’s other great beaches, please consider staying with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Heading back to Culebra.

Come on down, the weather has been great lately!

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How is the weather where you are?

The lone palm tree, fabulous weather, and no snow on Culebra!

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If you would like to read the first two recommended “Culebra One Day Activities” then have a look at Biking to Zoni Beach and Visiting Flamenco Beach.

For the final installment in this series on “Culebra One Day Activities,” the day trip is not actually on Culebra, at all.

On the contrary, would you like to spend the day on an island that is even smaller and more pristine than Culebra? Then you should hire a water taxi and think about heading on over to Culebrita Island for some exploration. The island, which is only accessible by boat, has some amazing beaches and boasts the oldest operating lighthouse in the Caribbean. 

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Culebrita is a coral island approximately one mile in length and there are six beaches there. The primary beach is Playa Tortuga (Turtle Beach) and is so named for the many sea turtles that use the beach as breeding grounds.

The other two large beaches are Trash Beach and West Beach. Trash Beach is on the windward side of the island and debris often blows onto the beach.

There are also large tidal pools on the east side of the island where people lounge as if they were large baths.

If you decide you would like to actually do all three activities and need to stay over on Culebra then give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Are you visiting Puerto Rico and possibly looking for something fun to do for the day?

Why not come over to America’s best-kept secret in the Caribbean? Many international tourists with limited vacation time decide to visit Culebra just for the day.

While we think visitors who make the effort travel here should spend at least a week exploring, beachcombing and relaxing, due too its size the island does make a great day excursion destination, as well.

Interestingly enough, Culebra is not only a “must visit” travel destination for vacationing tourists, but the island is also a very popular getaway for the residents of San Juan and Farjardo who come over for the day to escape urban life and the big city.

I have compiled a list of three different activities that day visitors to Culebra might enjoy doing during their brief stay island.

Activity One – I will start with the most obvious, go to Flamenco Beach. If you have read any tourist related information on Culebra then you will have heard about Flamenco Beach.

For travelers who are looking for an effortless journey this is a very pain free and easy option. As soon as you disembark from the ferry there will be many great taxi/publico drivers waiting to whisk you the two miles from the dock to the beach. The taxi ride will cost $2.00 and in less than five to ten minutes of getting off the boat you will have the sand of one of the nicest Caribbean beaches between your toes. If you have the energy after reading, lying about, swimming and people watching make sure to walk to the painted tank on the northwest side of the beach.

Activity Two will be posted tomorrow and it is geared towards the active set.

Coming to Culebra for more than a day? Consider staying at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Are you traveling to Culebra? Do you need to know how to get from the ferry dock to the airport? Well, we have had this question a couple of times recently so I thought I would just post a map.

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The distance is about eight tenths of a mile and can be walked in ten to fifteen minutes (if you have eighty pounds of luggage the time will vary). Please note, because one of the roads is one way I have highlighted both in case you are driving.

This map brought to you by the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Today the New York Times published an article in their travel section entitled, “Affordable Caribbean” and it looks as though they somehow overlooked Culebra. Well, I am sure some Culebra residents and visitors will see this as a blessing. Others might feel as though our island home has been slighted. Seriously, I am quite happy they did not include Culebra but the fact that they overlooked us is a bit surprising…? Camping on Flamenco Beach! The Caribbean does not get much more affordable than that and you have one of the best beaches in the world just steps away from your tent. Anyway, as the commentary recommends let the masses go to St. Thomas and Vieques, which are both profiled in the article.

The New York Times’ loss is our gain because we have many GREAT guesthouses, hotels, and rentals here on Culebra.

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Are you traveling to Culebra in the near future? Would you like to be able to access the internet? Have you booked your Culebra hotel or accommodation yet? Well, this is a little weekend shameless self-promotion! At the Palmetto Guesthouse our visitors enjoy WIFI (wireless) connectivity for a minimal fee if they have traveled with their own laptop. Or, if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of carrying your computer with you on vacation our guests are welcome to use our dedicated desktop for surfing the web, or checking email, complete with honor system payment coconut.

If you are coming to Culebra for vacation and would like to have FREE access to the internet then consider staying with us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse on Culebra Puerto Rico.

Have any Culebra specific questions? Send us an email via the Contact page, or give us a call 787.742.0257 and we will try to assist.

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