Culebra
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Culebra
Overview
Culebra is a popular weekend tourist destination for Mainland Puerto Ricans, Americans and residents of Vieques. Because of the "arid" nature of the island there is no run-off from rivers or streams resulting in very clear waters around the archipelago.
Culebra has many beautiful beaches including Flamenco Beach (Playa Flamenco). The beach extends for a mile of white coral sand and is framed beautifully by arid tree-covered hills. The beach is also protected by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources as a Marine Wildlife Reserve.
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Cruising the region
Charts
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Radio Nets
None
Routes to/from
Most popular is from Fajadro on "The Big Island" less than 20 miles to the W. Other approaches are from Vieques to the SSW and St. Thomas from the NNE. All are likewise less than 20 nm away.
Approach
From the W (Fajardo and Vieques) there generally are two approaches: straight into Dewey on the W shore (ferry dock side) 18*17.90N, 65*18.65W, or from the E into Ensenada Honda (lighted and marked entrance at 18*17.33N, 65*16,35W). There is a connecting canal with a very low, immovable bridge between E and W, as it were, Dewey.
Check-in facilities
Call Customs and Boarder Patrol if you are coming in from other than "The Big Island" or Vieques.
Customs & Immigration
Immigration
Call Customs and Boarder Patrol if you are coming in from other than "The Big Island" or Vieques. This includes St. Thomas and St. Croix.
Customs
Same as Puerto Rico
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Anchorages
Dewey on either side, although the Ensenada Honda side is most popular.
Dakity just inside the entrance to Ensenada Honda and just behind the reef has mooring balls, good breezes and light insect infestations. But, it can a long, wet ride to town.
Bahia Cabras on the E shore about 1/3 in. This is the "waiting room" for the mangroves.
Health & Security
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Things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
In Dewey there are two hardware stores, one downtown just off the S side of the connecting canal having limited marine stores.
Offshore Islands
- Vieques Lies SSW of the island. Also populated and economically depressed. Secure your dingy well.
- Cayo Norte Lies off N shore. Uninhabited.
- Isla de Culebrita Lies (approx. 18*19N, 65*13.6W) just NE of the entrance to Ensenada Honda. Protected anchorage at approx. 18*19.2N, 65*13.8W in Bahia de Tortuga. "Washing machine" pool on NE corner of the bay hidden in the rocks. CAREFUL: when the surf's up it's UP! Also an abandoned light house tops the island and is well worth the hike: what a view! But, spray on mucho repellant or suffer the itches later. Wonderful snorkeling and swimming.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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