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Lots of questions about Culebra
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: jeff mills (---.col.wideopenwest.com)
Date:   07-16-07 19:49

I'll be traveling for the first time to PR next week, the 23-27th and will be staying in Dorado, which from what I've heard is a nice, quite and safe area.

I was definatly hoping to try to visit Culebra for a day though I need some advice how to best go about as the more I read, the more questions I have.

Its my understanding the ferry only leaves at 9am and you've got to get in line several hours in advance ? So that would basically mean leaving the hotel at 5am to get to the ferry at 7am to get in line ? Then the ferry is 2 hours ? So by the time I get on the island, I'd practically have to turn around to come back so I think the idea is out.

So I've been reading about flying. I checked flights from the International Airpot and they all seem to be only the afternoon.

Theres another airport nearby though correct ? This would run in the $50 each way price range from what I've read.

Flying from Farajdo woudl be $50 round trip though ? It seems a fairly short drive to Farajdo from San Juan though I read on one site that a taxi from the airport would take 2 hours or 3 hours in traffic and cost $65 ??

If so then theres no advantage to that method. Is that a realistic travel time ?


How do the flights on demand work ? Do you have to wait until theres enough people to fill the flight before they leave ? Or can you simply show up, pay your money and they leave when you want ?

Assuming I can make it to the island, what would everyone suggest for transportation ? I'd like to do some snorkling but the beaches are several miles away.

Will it be easy to get a publico or other transportation or should I rent a jeep, scooter etc ?


I was looking quite forward to seeing the island though I'm feeling a bit worried it might not be practical to do in one day.

Is there any good snorkling off Fajardo I might be able to enjoy instead as that would be much easier provided I can't manage a flight/ferry ?

Your advice would be much appreciated.

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Re: Lots of questions about Culebra
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Rei (---.prtc.net)
Date:   07-16-07 22:37

What you heard of Dorado is true, especially the hotel-clubs-suburb area.
The times and prices on this page are correct: http://www.islaculebra.com/index.htm?/transit/ferry.php&2
Obviously there can be cancellations, delays, etc.
Ferry rides fill up fast at all hours so buying in advance is basically required.
Telephone reservations are the only way to go is you aren’t already in PR and it’s almost impossible to do so.
Of course you could always try buying the tickets in Fajardo the day you arrive.
You don’t have to arrive hours in advance, in fact you could show up right “on time” and be good.
Ferries aren’t loaded before time and hence they always depart with a 15-30+ delay.

Traffic in PR is regulated by the same rules as everywhere else: location and time.
I made the ride from San Juan to Fajardo (ferry dock) in less than an hour.

In Culebra you can rent jeeps, cars, scooters, etc for a freer experience.
Taxi vans also go all day to flamenco for $2 per person.
For the other beaches you can do the same, just call a taxi service and work out your program.
Considering Culebra is only 7x4 and there’s no traffic, beaches aren’t miles away.

Trying experience Culebra in one day isn’t really practical unless you plan beforehand and just choose a specific area./beach/interest and forget the rest of the island.

Puerto Rico obviously has noteworthy gorgeous beaches all around and many are good for snorkeling among other activities.
If Fajardo’s beach area fits that bill I honestly don’t know but there are several cays and small islands off Fajardo with sandy beaches and gorgeous clear waters.

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Re: Lots of questions about Culebra
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: jeff mills (---.col.wideopenwest.com)
Date:   07-17-07 13:04

I ended up getting an early morning flight with Air Flamenco out of Isla Grande with a same day return trip at 5pm that evening. I know it cost a bit more to fly from there verses Fajardo but by doing so I figure it saves over an hour or more travel time each way since I'll be staying in Dorado.

Was definatly planning on visiting playa Flamenco beach for some snorkling, any other must see's on the island I should try to make sure I see as I should have enough time to take in a few sights.

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Re: Lots of questions about Culebra
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.aurorasys.com)
Date:   07-17-07 14:10

Good thinking, Jeff.

Doug

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Re: Lots of questions about Culebra
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   07-17-07 17:07

since you only have the day I wouldn't worry about other places, although if you get bored with Flamenco (HA!) Carlos Rosario is a short 20 or 30 minute hike over the ridge. and I always tell people, don't drop everything and go right in when you find it - rocks and sea urchins. go farther down about halfway, it's sandier and the reef forms a nice basin.

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Re: Lots of questions about Culebra
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   07-17-07 17:09

oh yeah and the flight itself is a must see.

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