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It's easy to get to Culebra. Direct flights from most North American and European airline hubs are available into San Juan, Puerto Rico. From there, Vieques Air Link (787)741-8331 and Flemenco (787)724-1818 offer several flights daily to Culebra. For the more adventurous, a taxi ride to Fajardo and the ferry to Culebra may be just the ticket. To check Ferry schedules, call (787)863-0851. If you are planning on taking a vehicle to Culebra, schedule your vehicle round trip on the cargo ferry far in advance. A word of advice - it may be easier to rent a car on Culebra. Our manager can assist you with the latest information when reservations are made. Once you step off the plane or ferry, be prepared to adjust your pace to laid back - and I mean really laid back. Culebra Island is the Caribbean as it was many years ago. It's one of the last remaining islands surrounded by pristine coral reefs where you still experience the Caribbean as nature intended it to be. The native language is Spanish, but almost everyone can speak some English. American currency is used, and telephone calls to the US are just regular long distance calls.The island was under control of the US Navy for many years and only recently became open to the public for tourism. In 1909, the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge was established and is presently one of over 400 sites administered by the US Fish and Wildlife service. The refuge comprises over 1400 acres including over 23 islands and rock beds. The refuge is well known as a nesting site for a varity of seabirds and preserves an important habitat for the endangered Leatherback turtles and the Culebra giant anole. Cayo de Agua and Cayo Yerba are the two main Sooty Tern nesting cays on the west side of Culebra. A good pair of hiking boots is recommended for those wishing to explore the island. Leatherback turtles nest on several beaches during the months of April through June and volunteer turtle watchers are always welcome. For those of you who need a little high octane injected in your vacation, St. Thomas and mainland Puerto Rico are just day trips from Culebra. |
