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Groceries on the island

Author: Daisy (216.220.231.---)
Date: 02-08-07 14:38

Hello, I was wondering about grocery/provisions on the island. I'll be camping for 4 days and I'm not sure if I should buy groceries in Fajardo to bring over, or if there's plenty to purchase on Culebra? Are there any inexpensive eateries near the campground? Many thanks - look forward to getting out of the 9 degrees we have up here in Maine at the moment!

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date: 02-08-07 14:51

The groceries will be a little more expensive in Culebra because everything is shipped over. So if you're to cut down on expenses you have the option to shop in Fajardo. The eateries in the campground are kiosks that are located in the parking rea to Flamenco Beach. You can get a nice plate of rice & beans and chicken skewers and a drink for about $5.00 which is a good deal. As far as breakfast is concerned, I believe you can get coffee and pastries in the kiosk area. If you're looking for a heatier breakfast, you can ride the vans (publicos) into town for a charge of $2.00 per person and just tell the driver to drop you off at Pandeli where you can get pancakes, waffles, eggs, coffee, orange juice for under $5.00 per person. They also make very good lunch sandwiches.

Jorge Flores

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Mary McClelland (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date: 02-09-07 08:45

There are 2 grocery stores and the Pandeli, where you can get bread and pastries, in town. Perishables are pretty expensive ($5.19 hot dogs), but milk is OK and very good. A half-gallon jug is $2.

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Daisy (216.220.231.---)
Date: 02-09-07 09:32

Great to know - thanks!

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date: 02-09-07 11:07

2nd'ing Jorge and Mary, it can be pricey by stateside standards, but between Mayra, Mixta and Eden you can find the basics you'll need.

and at Flamenco I def. recommend the Pulpo Pastellito (sp?) or is that Pastellito Pulpo?

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Daisy (216.220.231.---)
Date: 02-09-07 13:08

How about produce - esp. fruits?

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date: 02-09-07 15:34

Colmada Milka for meat and produce. It is across the drawbridge and to the right, on the way to El Eden. I'm told that there is a fresh produce stand that sets up every other week on Friday and Saturday by the airport. (next to El Patio?) It is going today, Feb. 9, so look for it again on the 22 and 23.

Doug

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Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date: 02-09-07 17:22

Thanks Doug, Milka not Mixta, right, god I'm slipping...

Milka has a million little nooks, so if you don't see it right away, keep looking. There will be a room you didn't notice before.

Don't be surprised if frozen is the best you can do. Sure beats cans.

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: R. Emmett (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date: 02-23-07 09:09

I just returned after camping 3 weeks with others from ME. We felt there ws no need to shop Fajardo this year. We shopped Culebra to support the Culebran economy. Superette Mayra had all foods (fresh, canned, & boxed) we could eat at similar or below ME costs. Example, an 'imported' fresh pear cost $.60 each. Tues. and Friday are fresh fruit/veg. delivery days at Superett Mayra; timing is important. We found 10:30 - 11 am to be a good time to find the coolers freshly stocked. I was told by an envirnomental volunteer near Resaca Beach that Puerto Rico grows many food products. We purchased at Mayra: pineapple, large avacados, bananas, tomatoes, peppers, coffee, grapefruit, a variety of cilantro, carrots, huge cabbages, limes, some local roots & huge tangarines. A free-standing fruit/veg van near the airport comes on alternating Thurs. & Fri.; not this week. They had extensive, inexpensive produce. We bought beans, rice, chicken/shark/pork, & fresh fruit smoothies at kiosks in campground. We packed in oatmeal, powdered milk, dried fruits & nuts, dry refried beans and gormet coffee to perk. We also ate at Dewey restaurants occasionally. To echo M., Enjoy Culebra!

Owlihoot2

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Daisy (216.220.231.---)
Date: 02-23-07 09:37

Thanks for the info, owlihoot! Sounds great. Weather in Portland today is 25 degrees - balmy - we are definitely ready for Culebra. I know this is off topic, but how busy was the campground when you were there?

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: R. Emmett (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date: 02-23-07 09:56

Wed. when I left at 6:30 am, section D (where I camped) was the most populous section with North Americans using most tables. This will vary as others also left D sites on Wed., Thurs. & Fri. and new folks also come in each day. Other sections (A,B &C) appeared almost deserted following last weekend, when tents in them were wall to wall. I hope you get to meet Chuck & Nancy in D and Felix & Henry at camp. registration /parking lot. When do you leave for Culebra? When I flew out to SJU via Vieces Air Link at 7:45 am, the small plane passed through a full rainbow!!!

Owlihoot2

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Re: Groceries on the island

Author: Daisy (216.220.231.---)
Date: 02-23-07 11:16

Sounds amazing! We're actually spending some time in el Yunque before ferrying to Culebra from Fajardo. Thanks for all your tips - can't wait!

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