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Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jarrett (---.lightspeed.tukrga.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   01-28-12 01:35

We plan to visit PR in February with family of 4 staying in Fajardo and want to snorkel. Culebra was recommended. My wife doesn't handle waves well at all, either on a boat, or while snorkeling, so I'm thinking we should fly from Ceiba to Culebra rather than take the ferry or a snorkel tour from the main island (plus hopefully save some time).

I read in another post that finding calm waters for snorkeling depends on the wind. Is that seasonal to where we'd expect one side or the other to have calmer waters in February? Or are some beaches so well protected that they'd be a good choice any time? Or will ALL the waters be more choppy in the winter?

There seem to be a lot of recommendations for Melones and Tamarindo beaches as good places to snorkel from shore. My family won't wander out very far.

Is it easy to just get a taxi at the airport without arranging it ahead of time and head to a beach, then get another one later to try another beach? We'll only be there for the day.

Any recommendations for this day trip would be appreciated.
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vicki moore (---.dhcp.jcsn.tn.charter.com)
Date:   01-29-12 00:09

Just walk across the street from the airport and rent a "jeep" from Jerry's Jeeps. That way you can make it to all the beaches you want to snorkel. Melones and Tamarindo are both good and you can also go to Flamenco and hike to Carlos Rosario from there. At the end of your snorkeling day, return the jeep to Jerry and hop your flight to Ceiba. Need to make a reservation though for your vehicle.

Vicki in Tennessee
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Arroz (---.73.60.69.cpe.seasidehighspeed.com)
Date:   01-29-12 12:20

If you do as Vicki suggests, be sure to contact Jerry to reserve a vehicle.
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Andrea Loops (---.vc.shawcable.net)
Date:   01-29-12 17:43



It should be easy to get a taxi from the airport to Flamenco Beach (for $3 a person) then it is a 20 min hike (with hills and gorgeous views) from the Flamenco Beach parking lot to Tamarindo Beach, and it is really good snorkelling from the beach there, was just there a couple days ago. Have fun!!
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jarrett (---.lightspeed.tukrga.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   01-29-12 18:46

Andrea,
What are the water temps like? We all chill easily, so I was told we'd want to have shorty wetsuits if we plan to be in the water for any length of time. Is that common there at this time of year? How were the waves? More now that in summer, or are those beaches on the southwest side protected enough to be fine?
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Arroz (---.73.60.69.cpe.seasidehighspeed.com)
Date:   01-29-12 21:20

Having arrived at the airport several times I can tell you that it isn't "easy" to get a taxi there. Depending on the time, most if not all of them are lined up at the ferry terminal waiting to get a car/bus load of people to take to Flamenco.
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Herb (67.65.139.---)
Date:   02-01-12 10:57

We just returned last night......walk out of the airport and start walking, a taxi will show up in a matter of minutes. Have them take you directly to Tamarindo, $3 bucks a head, most drivers will give you their card and you can call them when you are finished.

Yes, we used short wet suits and it enabled us to stay in the water for a much longer time. On the other hand, I only saw one other person with a short wet suit on the entire 2 weeks we were there.

We had 2 weeks of "red flag" days at Flamenco and Tamarindo, CR and Tamarindo Grand were all extremely calm. Fret not.

Peace out
Herb
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Re: Snorkel trip questions
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Arroz (---.73.60.69.cpe.seasidehighspeed.com)
Date:   02-01-12 12:55

Glad to hear that taxis are now available from the airport. Perhaps they are no longer waiting for the ferry.
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