Ann, to say that my husband and I agreed to a snorkeling tour would be to say that my husband and I were ASKED if we would like a snorkeling tour. We were never asked and we were never given any optio

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We are long time divers and have visited Culebra several times, the last in June 2011 for two weeks. We have gotten to know first Taz and then Ann, after their marriage. I have never met more honest f

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One of the funniest things I ever saw while diving happened on a dive out of Destin FL. We were hanging on the anchor line at 15 ft for our 3 minute safety stop. All of a sudden a fellow with very wid

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Based on my few times on Culebra i can really affirm is very safe since the island is not that crowded, VIEQUES is more like US virgin Islands and theres is more nite life just dont hangout in the gue

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I am a first time backpacker. Safety is very subjective idea but generally how safe is it for a woman in Culebra or Pieques or even San Juan? What are the precautions one should take there?

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So, they are very strict? I understand for safety reasons but would they make is leave a bag behind if we are 5 lbs over? Just trying to guage how often this happens. My bag alone weigh

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Hi Anna, I have been to both islands several times, and have always enjoyed my visits. As you say, Culebra is laid back with beautiful beaches, but small. Vieques is a slightly bigger island w

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Geronimo is right, it does really depend on the wind. Makes all the difference in the world. A short trip to the leeward side of the island can give you much better snorkeling, for adults and childr

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Amit, "resort snorkel" is a term that I made up. Its a common practice at resort destinations such as Cozumel, etc, to put non-swimmers in a life jacket and strap a mask and snorkel to their face and

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Good afternoon, We are a short distance (1/2 mile) from town, an easy walk. There are also grocery stores/rest. closer than town to us. Not sure who the Capt. Luis/bio bay is from y

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Hello! How about catch and release? Should I be worried about fishing restrictions? Angler

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on the other hand there is baby barracuda .. it is almost considered a different species by the locals, with a different name and all. swims in schools, not like the grownups and tastes delicious!

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I went out deep sea fishing w/ Big Jerry on the Iguana back in March. We ate the yellow fin tuna, king mackerel and bonita tuna with no problem. However, we threw back all the barracuda as they inva

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Brian, There is a fairly common nautical map of Culebra that hangs in many restaurants and other public places - I believe it is available in many gift shops.. The preserves are marked o

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Good afternoon, There is are marine protected areas where you cannot fish. I would not eat reef fish caught here in the Caribbean. Best, Terrie Palmetto GH,

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thanks for all the replies. Still a little confused. let me restate the question. If you were able to legally take some hog snapper from a "take" zone, would you personally eat it?

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What Debbie (I think) is saying, it might be safe to eat them, but not safe to catch them!

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Many of the inshore reefs are within the no-take zone. Be sure that you know where it's okay to fish.

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Good afternoon, There have been incidents of ciguatera in the waters around Culebra (& this area of the Caribbean). Potentially ciguatoxic fish include (but are not limited to) barr

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was wondering about the safety of eating culebras reef fish. is ciguatera an issue with the grouper and snapper on the inshore reefs?

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Good afternoon, Carlos took over Culebra Scooters, however I'm not sure he's renting them at the moment. The Thing & the golf cart can go anywhere that a scooter can. I would guess

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We are a private boat chartering service that will take people to different islands in the Caribbean from Fajardo, PR to anywhere in the Caribbean (Culebra, Vieques, St Thomas, St Croix ect) We have a

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We were on Culebra in February. We did take kayaks from Zoni to Culebrita. You should definitely watch the winds, boating and seas. We canceled the kayak trip one day because of rough forecasts. W

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Hello there. I'm a runner and would like to log a few miles while I'm there. I've been to Culebra twice before, and I have my doubts about the safety of running on the roads that extend across the i

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Thank you, Marywho. The information that you've provided is very helpful. I didn't think about the heat to the degree that you've mentioned; I imagined a lot of trees and shade along the roads becau

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Hi fellow travelers: My partner and I are arriving in Puerto Rico on Friday, March 18 in the wee hours of the morning. My question is about the practicality of planning to use our feet to

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If your children expect Disney-type entertainment and fast-food on every corner, no. If they love seeing baby chicks follow their mothers around the streets of town, tiny lizards (and the occasional

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A man of many words.

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Yes and no.

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Would Culebra be good vacation spot for a family with small children and is crime a problem on the island?

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