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WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: TIFFANY HATHAWAY (12.151.112.---)
Date:   05-11-05 09:49

I AM PLANNING ON STAYING IN CULEBRA FOR A DAY. ONCE I GET THERE BY FERRY, WHAT IS THERE TO DO ON THE ISLAND? ARE THERE LOTS OF RESTAURANTS, WATER SPORTS, A PLACE TO SHOWER/CHANGE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.cbcads.com)
Date:   05-11-05 10:22

Depends on what you are interested in ... although the beauty of Culebra is there isn't much. Or as a traveling companion remarked after her first visit last winter: "There is nothing there, but it has everything."

Forget water sports. Forget shopping. Forget almost anything to do with tourism. If it were me, I'd jump a taxi ($3?) and head out to Flamenco. There are basic bathrooms and showers (nothing fancy). Walk on the beach. Swim in the water. Most of all, relax.

If you're feeling ambitious, hike up over the hill from the Flamenco parking lot (entrance to the rear and left) and check out the small beaches on the other side.

When I got hungry I'd jump a taxi back towards town and grab a burger and beer at El Batey. I'm assuming it's open since it changed ownership a few months ago.

After that ... well for me that would take almost all day ... because if you're doing Culebra right you are not rushing, you're taking the day as it comes at a relaxed pace.

Good luck! have fun!

Frank

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: JoseGuzman (---.87.109.224.netdial.caribe.net)
Date:   05-11-05 11:46

Mostly agree with Frank. Culebra is very low paced, better go to Flamenco, enjoy there, because you'll only have three to four hours to look around.
Do not know which day is you are going to stay, but if weekend, there is at least one hour wait for the ferry, think of this very good, because the ferry gets more people than it can carry, and if you get stranded, better have some money to pay for a hotel.
There is a ferry that leaves 0630, just in case.

Capt. J.guzman

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeff Donatello (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-11-05 16:29

When you leave Flamenco beach at the "airport" end there will be a dirt road. Take this road and climb up with your car (its doable) to the old military housing overlooking Flamenco Beach. Climb up on the roof and yell, "I am King of the World".....just dont let anyone see you. This view is AMAZING.

These directions are weak so ask around and people will show and describe the road in question.

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: teresa tallevast (---.direcpc.com)
Date:   05-12-05 07:34

Jeff, please don't tell people to do that, we have law enforcement people now, I would be very sorry if a tourist had a bad experience while here. Teresa

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-12-05 09:45

Theresa,

Is it illegal to go up there? I assume he's referring to the helicopter pad.

Doug

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jaclyn (---.client.dsl.net)
Date:   05-12-05 10:55

Well I was in Culbera back in March 2003 for my honeymoon. My husbands family actually lives on the island, his grandmother knows everyone practically LOL, it's a very small island.

We had a blast, there isnt MUCH to do there we were on our honeymoon so we just drove around the whole island and explored, but your not gonna have a car so you can't really go that far, Flamenco Beach is really pretty your best bet is to go there. They have a pizza place in the small town, really GOOD!!!

We found this GORGEOUS beach called Soni Beach it's on the other side of the island from where the ferry drops you off. JUST breath taking, we actually are going back this summer =)
Have a nice time!!

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.cbcads.com)
Date:   05-12-05 13:19

We go up to those buildings every year! Didn't realize it might get us in trouble! Views are outstanding ... I'd risk it! I know I will again next year! :-)

Frank

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeff Donatello (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-12-05 14:55

If the authorities dont want people up there I would suggest they do a better job in repairing the busted up old fences up there.

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Teresa (66.50.189.---)
Date:   05-12-05 21:55

Thanks for the suggestion, however, it was already done. I guess that you will have to try harder now to get in? Now maybe people will take the signs in front of their face seriously. Also, now that there is a new the custodian of your public land there you might be happier in the appearance next time you venture by.

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Peter Bowden (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-13-05 07:45

That's very funny Teresa. You think that we'll be happier with the appearance of "our public land" now that the fence has been fixed up to better keep us out of it?

I understand that you have a job to do and I agree that the suggestion to go there on this forum is wrong. Let me ask this though. If there is no UXO there, then why is the area fenced off to the public. I can only assume that it is a liability issue that the navy doesn't want to get sued if someone gets injured there?

Also is it illegal to visit the helipad even though it is not fenced off? I assume it must be but I wonder why the road that leads up to both these places doesn't have a locked gate at the bottom of the hill? If the idea is to keep people out then that is the logical place to stop them.

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Teresa (66.50.189.---)
Date:   05-13-05 12:56

Hi Peter. All kidding aside, to address some people's concerns....... I don't know of anyone that wants to keep people out of anywhere in that area except for the land behind the gate with the buildings because it is not yet safe for the public. All the surrounding area is owned by private individuals, so access to their land is their call. The land (68 acres and the buildings) behind the gate was owned by the Navy till a few weeks ago, now it has been transferred to the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and we plan to turn it into a passive recreation/education area with a couple of trails. The Navy never did a full contaminants study up there, therefore the buildings were never leasable or the lands able to be used. There is asbestos and lead paint and dangerous loose railings, etc. We cannot open an area to the public unless it is safe. We contracted a company to do a contaminants study right off the bat and hope to get those results soon. We plan to make the area open to the public, that has always been our goal. Now that the refuge is the caretaker it can move forward. So, we will work with the community, the Culebra Foundation, other citizens' groups, agencies, and the Municipal Government to spiff it up that we ask for your support. It will take money and time, of course, but we are committed to making it happen even with the budget problems as they are. It will be a very positive endeavor, I'm excited about it, especially now that we can really do something now to give back to the island through this project. We are asking for support and to work with the community to develop a plan that people will like and benefit from. If anyone has any suggestions for use of the area then we would be happy to hear them. An article in the next Culebra Calendar will be asking for the public's input.

Also I am really sorry that we have to keep some areas closed but please know that we do that for your safety and the benefit of the resources. We don't want people going into dangerous areas, it is not in your best interest. There really are live bombs on the peninsula and the cays. Thanks for your comments, please let us know if you have any comments or ideas at any time. Emails can be sent to Teresa_Tallevast@fws.gov. Thanks

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Peter Bowden (---.alb.choiceone.net)
Date:   05-13-05 13:24

Thanks Teresa...that is great news about the navy transferring the land to the refuge. I really like the idea of trails in that area. I guess that the UXO out on the peninsula is a mixed blessing...dangerous and toxic but it keeps people out.

Since the buildings near the helipad appear to have been an observation post for the admirals and such to watch the assaults on Flamenco Beach I would think that the worst of the contamination would be asbestos and, perhaps some petrochems....relatively easy to clean up unlike UXO.

I wonder if some of the buildings could be salvaged and used as some sort of eco-toursim lodging or to house exhibits to teach visitors about the issues wild Culebra faces. I'm sure that there are plenty of visitors (myself included) that would gladly pay a couple of bucks to go up there and enjoy the view legally and learn more about the refuge.

Again, I salute you for your efforts and I look forward to using those triails someday when I'm lucky enough to returen to Culebra.

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Re: WHAT TO DO IN CULEBRA
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Gamalier Rohlsen (66.50.189.---)
Date:   05-13-05 14:02


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