Only 20 miles east of Puerto Rico, you can find
Culebra. This island belongs to the Virgin Islands, in terms of
geological structure. It is place of great scenic beauty, with hills
rising up to 330ft/100m, and visitors do not yet overrun it.
Why is Culebra so special?
Beautiful deserted beaches, where a wild horse or sea turtle's nest
is a more common sight than a tourist.. A wildlife sanctuary that
encompasses almost half the island, but is accessible to all. You
can snorkel or dive among coral reefs and colorful tropical fish.
Activities like sailing, windsurfing, boating, fishing, and other
water sports along with hiking or picnicking along the beaches or
rolling hills of the interior are available. A relaxed, unhurried
lifestyle where you will be treated as a friend and where hardly
any doors are locked. A place where you can enjoy tranquility and
simply get away from the noise and the fast pace of everyday life.
Culebra is one of the last remaining islands
where you can still experience the charm and pristine tropical beauty
of the Caribbean.
Photo John Macone
Island Facts:
Culebra is about seven miles long and three miles wide and is part
of Puerto Rico, which is located 20 miles west. Population is about
2,000 people. It is a quiet, unspoiled island, where there is little
tourism. The main village, Dewey (or “Pueblo” as the
locals call it) is attractively set between two lagoons. You can
find the visitor's information center in the City Hall.
The climate and landscape is similar to that
of the neighboring Virgin Islands. You will find tropical forests
on the hills and palm groves near the beaches. About 40% of the
island is park or national reserve, including many beaches. The
Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, comprising the 23 small off shore
islands and four parcels of land on Culebra, protects large colonies
of sea birds, particularly terns and boobies, and nesting sea turtles.
Volunteers are welcomed to help Wildlife Refuge rangers count and
protect nests and hatchlings.
Culebra has great sandy beaches, crystal clear
waters and a beautiful coral reef.
Source: El Nuevo Día • de viaje • by Mariel Echegaray
Map Source: The Culebra Calendar
Things to do:
Please go to the front desk and asked our staff to make arrangements
for you. Also, if you preferred, at the moment of making the reservation,
asked to the reservations executive the services that you want to
enjoy during your stay.
• Snorkeling
• Scuba Diving
• Water Taxi to Culebrita and/or Luis Peña and hiking
to Culebrita Light House
• Dinghy Trip around Ensenada Honda Bay and the Mangroves
• Kayaking to Dakiti Reef
• Picnic at any of the marvelous beaches
• Fishing Trips
• Bicycle Trips
• Jeep Rental
• Scooter Rental
• Massage at Club Seabourne
• Private dining at Club Seabourne Wine Cellar
• Dining at Club Seabourne Restaurant
• Enjoy the best Mojito at Club Seabourne Bar
Where to eat: There
are several small restaurants in Dewey, offering local dishes and
seafood. The best restaurant in Culebra Island is Club Seabourne
Restaurant. Featuring the only Novo Latino Tropical Menu on the
Island. Opening hours 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Available for Weddings,
Special Events & Caterings.
How to get to Culebra?
Once you have arrived at the San Juan International Airport in Puerto
Rico, you could make a connection from there or take the 15-minute
taxi ride to Isla Grande Airport. From there you can fly to Culebra
on one of the many scheduled commuter flights. The trip takes only
30 minutes. There are also flights and a daily ferry service from
Fajardo (situated approximately 40 miles southeast of San Juan,
you should take a Taxi or rent a car). The Fajardo flights are only
13 minutes, but the ferry is a one and a half hour ride. This ferry
is part of the Ports Authority of PR and you should call in advance
and buy the tickets. Please be at Fajardo Ferry Station at least
one hour before departure to avoid long lines. Ferry Station at
Fajardo (787)863-0705, at Culebra (787)742-3161.
Please let us know how you will be arriving so
prior arrangements for a jeep rental or our free transportation
service to and from the airport or ferry in Culebra can be made.
For
Airline Reservations
Air Flamenco (787)724-1818
Vieques Air Link (787)742-0254
Isla Nena Air (787)742-0972