Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

Culebra Island is an island known for its beautiful beaches. In 2004, The Travel Channel, called Playa Flamenco as one of the most beautiful beaches.

Culebra Island is an island where coral reefs are protected and can be seen in its natural state.

Culebra Island is 17 miles east of Puerto Rico (Big Island), 12 miles west of St. Thomas and 9 miles north of Vieques. The entire island is about 7 miles long, including the Keys. It was colonized by the Spanish in 1886 and became American territory in 1898. Culebra Island has been the best kept secret since the days of pirates. The pirate Sir Henry Morgan maintained its hiding place in the beautiful island.

Culebra Island with its seven miles long and four miles wide, surrounded by deserted beaches, gives a majestic spectacle.

The currency used is the dollar. No passport or visa is required for the Americans. The local language is Spanish. We speak English and Spanglish, a mixture of both languages.

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