Author: Debbie (---.sip.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: 04-14-09 08:00
At the risk of incurring CharlieBoy's wrath, I've been to Culebra dozens of times, shopped in all of the shops on numerous occasions and have never experienced this. Perhaps it's a matter of attitude. If you look around at the Puerto Ricans, they come in all skin shades and hair textures - from fair skinned redheads to coarse haired, very black skin. It's not until any of us opens our mouth on Culebra that one can be absolutely identified as a gringo. Taking the originals comments one by one:
1. Publico drivers: The rate from the ferry dock to Flamenco Beach is $3. Period.
2. Flamenco beach grill operators: Did you ask why and refuse to pay? Maybe the person before you asked for less meat, or no alcohol in their drink
3. Culebra scooter operator at the airport: Can't comment on this one, as I've never rented a scooter.
4. Parking in Fajardo: The rate at both parking lots is $5. Were you at the gated lots just around the corner (to the left if you are looking at the terminal from the water?) There's no negotiating necessary there. It's $5. Period.
5. Restaurants in Dewey: Did you ask why? Maybe a different person worked on your orders and one wasn't familiar with the prices.
Potential visitors: Not true. El Batey has a hamburger that's less than $10 and Dinghy Dock has a quesadilla that's around $6.95. If you are talking about dinner - had you done your research before you went, you would know that dinner entrees at most restaurants run $10 - $20. No different than in the mainland States when eating at something better than McDonalds.
6. Fruit stand near airport: I have never experienced this in my 5-6 times at the veggie stand.
7. Villa operators: The tax is 9%. Period.
8. Tamarindo beach - Resaca beach - Brava beach - Dakity or Punta Soldado beach: There is a guide and a tourist map in every gift shop on island. The guides are $3. I think the maps are free. You have no excuse for not being able to find these beaches.
Happy Diving!
Debbie
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