Culebra

Culebra is Puerto Rico’s resplendent diamond in the rough. A miniscule seven miles long by four miles wide, Culebra is the way the Caribbean used to be: undeveloped except for a few roads, small hotels and local eateries, AND ALL BEACH!

You won’t find resort hotels here, or name-brand restaurant chains. If you came here to shop, you’ll be on the next ferry back to the mainland. On this island, people come to get away from city crowds, urban bustle and the world they know.

The island lies 17 miles east of mainland Puerto Rico and nine miles north of Vieques. Besides the tiny town of Dewey and a small airport, Culebra is mostly a smattering of private homes, green hills and beaches. The island is home to a few thousand year-round residents, a seasonal destination for nesting turtles, and a low-key Eden for tourists who seek something different.

It also boasts Flamenco Beach. We think it’s the most beautiful beach in the world. After spending a day here, you might just agree with us.