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Crowds - Christmas and New Year?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Esteban (---.scansafe.net)
Date:   10-01-10 15:02

Hi everyone,

If anyone has been to Flamenco on Christmas, New Year, or the time in between, can you give me an idea of how many people are there camping or hanging out? Also, what is the atmosphere like at that time?

I know there will be more people then, but I'm curious what we should be expecting. We've only been camping at Flamenco in the off-season (nobody there), so we want to have realistic expectations about how it will be different.

Thanks for your help!
Esteban
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Re: Crowds - Christmas and New Year?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Esteban (---.scansafe.net)
Date:   10-04-10 16:30

Anyone? I have searched the forum archives, but I was hoping for some more comments on Christmas and New Years in particular.

Thanks,
Esteban
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Re: Crowds - Christmas and New Year?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: John W. (---.ips.direcpath.com)
Date:   10-04-10 19:37

Esteban,

Flamenco Beach is very crowded during the week between Christmas and New Year's. It is probably as busy as in July when the campground is often full. At this time of year though, I believe you should be able to find a camp site as many are day visitors. Many college students descend for pre New Year's celebrations. Music and games all along the beach near the campgrounds. Toward the shark pen, things are a bit quieter.

New Year's eve the island is hopping and everyone descends upon the ferry dock to celebrate with live music on a stage, fireworks and dance. People bring tables, chairs and food to enjoy a long evening out. I think the January 2009 Culebra Calendar has photos of crowds : theculebracalendaronline.com

But how crowded can the island get? You can still find peace on some of the beaches but just have to hike a bit. Things settle down after Three Kings Day.

All in all a good time.

John
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Re: Crowds - Christmas and New Year?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Esteban (---.scansafe.net)
Date:   10-05-10 11:19

Many thanks, John - this is really helpful. A more crowded Culebra does sound much better than a Midwest winter...

Esteban
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Re: Crowds - Christmas and New Year?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Kyle Stevenson (---.t1.cavtel.net)
Date:   10-12-10 15:55

...or an east coast winter...

i'm actually going to be visiting a few days after new years, can't wait to visit the island!
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