Culebra: Puerto Rico's Rustic Oasis
Culebra is a short plane ride from San Juan and a world away from Puerto Rico. This tiny, rustic island has minimal infrastructure, limited lodging and dining options, and one of the world's best beaches. It is also home to a wildlife refuge and some of the finest dive spots in Puerto Rico.
Eight Reasons to Visit Culebra
Culebra is a sleepy village without much in the way of nightlife, ritzy resorts and high-end elaborate entertainment options ... and that's just the way the locals like it. But that doesn't mean it's a boring place. Here are ten things you can do to have fun on the island.
Culebra is a sleepy village without much in the way of nightlife, ritzy resorts and high-end elaborate entertainment options ... and that's just the way the locals like it. But that doesn't mean it's a boring place. Here are ten things you can do to have fun on the island.
Flip-Flop Dining: Five Low-Key Restaurants in Culebra
In rustic Culebra, there are still a few rules: One of them is, you can't walk around without a shirt on. Of course, flip-flops are more than welcome at this beach-friendly isolated island, and especially so at these local restaurants. From surprisingly good pizzas to arguably the best hangout on the island (even for iguanas), these restaurants are the best of Culebra's low-key eateries.
In rustic Culebra, there are still a few rules: One of them is, you can't walk around without a shirt on. Of course, flip-flops are more than welcome at this beach-friendly isolated island, and especially so at these local restaurants. From surprisingly good pizzas to arguably the best hangout on the island (even for iguanas), these restaurants are the best of Culebra's low-key eateries.
A Weekend in Culebra
A short plane-ride (or longer ferry-ride) away from mainland Puerto Rico, the island of Culebra is a lost-in-time retreat which has a special appeal to those who can forego the fancy resort-life in exchange for a more rustic experience. This three-day itinerary will help you get acquainted with Puerto Rico's unpolished jewel.
A short plane-ride (or longer ferry-ride) away from mainland Puerto Rico, the island of Culebra is a lost-in-time retreat which has a special appeal to those who can forego the fancy resort-life in exchange for a more rustic experience. This three-day itinerary will help you get acquainted with Puerto Rico's unpolished jewel.
Flamenco Beach
Culebra Island's most dazzling asset, Flamenco Beach has been counted among the world's best. One trip will be enough to make you a fan for life.
Culebra Island's most dazzling asset, Flamenco Beach has been counted among the world's best. One trip will be enough to make you a fan for life.
Culebra Divers
Monika and Walter are your affable tour operators at Culebra Divers, which is located right off the ferry dock in Dewey. Whether you're a novice or an expert, they can show you Culebra's underwater treasures.
Monika and Walter are your affable tour operators at Culebra Divers, which is located right off the ferry dock in Dewey. Whether you're a novice or an expert, they can show you Culebra's underwater treasures.
Juanita Bananas
The overwhleming choice for best restaurant in Culebra, Juanita Bananas isn't always open, and is usually packed when it is open, so book early and enjoy the whimsical, fresh, ingredient-driven tropical food.
The overwhleming choice for best restaurant in Culebra, Juanita Bananas isn't always open, and is usually packed when it is open, so book early and enjoy the whimsical, fresh, ingredient-driven tropical food.
Culebra Blog
A useful resource for visitors planning a trip to Culebra, this blog by local resident Mark Hayward provides handy tips on what to do and see while you're on the island.
A useful resource for visitors planning a trip to Culebra, this blog by local resident Mark Hayward provides handy tips on what to do and see while you're on the island.