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Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mali (170.163.68.---)
Date:   04-04-05 17:00

Hello all,
I've read how Culebrita is totally deserted and would like to go there or Luis Pena. Is it truly deserted in the summer (July)? Also, do they just drop you off and pick you up at a certain time or does the person taking you wait along with you? Which would you recommend to visit during this time? We would love to be alone on the beach as we could imagine Flamenco will be packed with many main landers visiting the same time as us.
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Re: Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   04-04-05 17:17

Several factors come into play. There is always a chance that more than one group would have booked passage to one of the cayos, so there are no guarantees. There were kayaks on the south beach at Culebrita when Capt. Jack dropped us off (yes, the taxis return at a pre-agreed-upon time). The kayakers must have been up at the light house or over at the windward beach when we hiked to Tortuga, because we never saw them, and they were gone when we returned. Tortuga bay is also a cruising anchorage, with a number of mooring buoys, so total privacy might not be possible for that reason. Normally there is more to do at Culebrita than Luis Pena, but drought-caused hiking restrictions may have negated that advantage. The taxis are cheaper to Luis Pena, if that is an issue.

Doug
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Re: Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: luis grundler (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date:   04-04-05 18:11

Culebra Water Taxi Service
departure from Mamacitas each Morning
to Culebrita 9:45 am. return time 3:30 p.m
cost $ 40.00 p.p. kids under 12 50% off
for reservation please call (787)360-9807
www.culebraoceanview.com
Capt. Luis Grundler
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Re: Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeri (204.76.113.---)
Date:   04-05-05 12:59

If your goal is to have a secluded beach alone - I would try Rasaca....not sure about July but we were there in March over the busy week & Rasaca was EMPTY. Now it is a bit of a hike to get there & you will need a ride to get up to the point where you hike...well worth the trip though ! It is not a place where you want to swim though - very rough & I hear undertow so just be aware. Culebrita is a wonderful & amazing place - also have to go there if possible -- when you get to the pools, climb the ridge - it is an easy climb & the view from atop is just incredible -- Atlantic meets Caribbean -- what a SITE!!!!

Jeri :)
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Re: Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Teresa (66.50.189.---)
Date:   04-05-05 17:03

The ridge is not open to the public because we have no way to control people's activities while there. A man drowned there 2 years ago. Signs there say Closed to the Public.

Sorry
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Re: Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mwiley (65.192.185.---)
Date:   04-07-05 10:32

The pools on the northeast (?) side of culebrita are worth the short hike. Not sure if the trail through middle of the island is open with the dry weather and fires? Teresa might know.

-MW
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Re: Culebrita Question
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeff Donatello (---.hsd1.nh.comcast.net)
Date:   04-07-05 13:22

I was snorkeling in the main pool last month. Everything was calm until a huge wave came blowing over the rocks. It slammed me pretty good but I was OK. Its a beautiful area but if there is any type of swell out there, I would be cautious. This is coming from someone who is not cautious usually and gets in way over his head frequently.....so beware.
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