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Re: First timer, advice/comment needed
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Peter Bowden (---.alb.choiceone.net)
Date:   03-01-05 15:36

My first observation is that you are trying to cover too much in too little time.

I've stayed on both Culebra and St. John. I've never stayed on the main island of Puerto Rico so I can't be much help there.

I'm tempted to suggest that you choose either St. John or Culebra and spend a little longer in one place.

Also, it is easier to get from SJU to St. John (through St. Thomas) or Culebra but not so easy to get from Culebra to St. Thomas (and St. John).

Which you'd prefer depends on what you like to do.

If you like to shop and the hustle and bustle then you'll want St. Thomas.

If you enjoy snorkeling, hiking & boating then Culebra or St. John will suit you more.

St. John has several very nice beaches and excellent snorkeling (Waterlemon Cay & others).

Culebra has the amazing Flaminco Beach and also excellent snorkeling at Carlos Rosario (both side of the point) and Melones which is right near Town and the ferry dock.

I'm a snorkeler/hiker and were I in your situation, I'd opt for Culebra. It will be less expensive to get to ans stay on and it is easy to get around since it is so small.

To really enjoy Culebra I'd get a jeep-like car (we rented from Jerry's Jeeps and he was great to deal with and will brief you fully on the attractions when you pick up your jeep) so you can go to the beaches without waiting for a taxi.

We also rented a motorboat from Butch at Culebra Boat Rental for two days (we were there for a week) and it was the highlight of our visit. It gave us a fresh look at the island and allowed us to go to Celubrita and also let us snorkel in lots of neat locations that aren't too easy to get to by land.

Both Jerry and Butch were easy to deal with but then, we took care of their equipment as if it was our own.

For the amount of time you have I'd say to slow down and limit your destination list. I saw the same fish and sea turtles on Culebra that I did on St. John and, though I loved my 2 visits to St. John, I'd sooner return to Culebra. It is a nice size and, I have to say that the people of Culebra in general are much more friendly to the tourist than on St. John or St. Thomas.

You don't want to be rushing around on an island vacation...this is a place to RELAX.

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