Water Sports

The variety of coral reefs allow for a wonderful range of diving sites for both the novice and the seasoned diver. Culebra boasts a number of certified diving instructors and there are many opportunities to rent equipment, should you already be an experienced diver. If you have your own equipment, the same establishments will fill your tank. You will, however, need to produce valid diving certification to make use of this service. Snorkeling is also a very popular activity, and one could spend hours exploring the magical underwater world so easily accessible even from the most popular beaches. If your tastes run more towards fun on the water rather than in it, you can choose from a huge selection of boats to rent or charter. Go exploring in a kayak, brush up on your sailing skills or charter a boat to take you deep sea fishing. There is no limit to the fun you can have in the warm tropical waters. Take a day cruise or go windsurfing, the choice is limited only by the imagination. Go fly fishing or try your hand at spear fishing, which is legal in this area. If all this sounds way too ambitious, then perhaps it is time to relax and soak up the rays at one of the many beaches on the island, such as the wildly popular Flamenco Beach or the quiet and intimate Zoni. You can rent anything you need from beach chairs to umbrellas, and get yourself a tasty snack or an exotic drink from one of many kiosks right on the beach.

Island Diversity

Colonization of Culebra began on October 27, 1880. The first settlement, known as San Ildefonso occupied the area that is now home to the Dept. of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife. Until recently, Culebra was the primary gunnery and bombing practice site for the U.S. Navy. Currently, it is home to a cultural mix of people, with roots in Africa, China, America, Scotland, Ireland, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Despite, or perhaps because of their cultural diversity, the people on Culebra are some of the warmest and friendliest in the world.

Activities

Camping is a favorite activity on Culebra and camping equipment is readily available to rent. What could be lovelier than a camp out at the beach, under the stars? The next day, take in one of the many nature tours available, and learn all about the beautiful birds and plants of the area. Ultimately, there is so much to do on your vacation to Culebra that it will be hard to find time to do it all.

 

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Culebra

Culebra

Approximately seventeen miles East of Puerto Rico and twelve miles west of St.Thomas you’ll find the island paradise of Culebra. A small and intimate island, Culebra has a population only of about 1800 people. The incredible landscape is comprised of an intricate pattern of amazing shorelines, rugged cliffs, mystical mangrove forests, and white and dark sandy beaches. In fact the beaches are arguably some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Culebra is home to many unique and rare species of indigenous plant life. It is also the refuge of several species of waterfowl, including the endangered Brown Pelican. Two endangered species of Turtles, the Hawksbill and the Leather Back, as well as two species considered threatened, the Green Sea and the Loggerhead, have been known to use the beaches of this island as their nesting sites. A vast array of fish and marine life dwell among the deep and the shallow coral reefs that lie just off the various shore lines