The main taxi companies available on Culebra Island are Raul Transportation, Willy`s Transportation, and Xavier Transportation Services. The taxi fares run between $5-$20 depending on your destination. Taxis can be ordered over the phone, found outside the airport, and ferry docks and publicos (shared taxis) can be flagged down on the street.

Publicos offer one route on the island running from the ferry terminal to Playa Flamenco costing around $3 per person. You can flag them down from anywhere along the route and hop on if there is room.

Golf carts and scooter rentals are also available on the island providing a fun, scenic form of travel. Carlos Jeep Rental and Jerry`s Jeep Rental rent golf carts for around $45 a day, Jerry`s rents scooters too.

There are water taxis offered that provide round trip services to the nearby cays around Culebra such as Isla Culebrita, Cayo Norte, and Cayo Luis Pena. Trips cost anywhere between $35-$50 per person depending upon your destination. Daily ferry services are available to connect passengers to Fajardo, and Vieques. Maritime Transport Authority offers more information about pricing and ferry schedules. During the high seasons, ferries become extremely crowded and passengers start lining up as early as 4 AM for tickets.

Renting a car to explore Culebra Island is a good idea, but not a necessity. It all depends on where you are staying and what your agenda is while visiting. There are several businesses that will rent cars, golf carts, and scooters on the island for around $60 per day for a jeep or $35 for golf carts and scooters. You can cover all the beaches on the island in around 1-2 days by car.

The main taxi companies available on Culebra Island are Raul Transportation, Willy`s Transportation, and Xavier Transportation Services. The taxi fares run between $5-$20 depending on your destination. Taxis can be ordered over the phone, found outside the airport, and ferry docks and publicos (shared taxis) can be flagged down on the street.

Walking around Culebra Island is made easy with many accommodations, beaches, restaurants, and bars found around the main town of Dewey. Dewey is a quaint, compact little town on the island perfect for a stroll around the local shops and visiting restaurants and bars found along the main street. Walking along the many beautiful beaches here is a wonderful experience, especially at Flamenco Beach, the most famous beach on the island and one of the best in the world.

Renting bicycles on Culebra island is a great experience to see the stunning surroundings. There are many hills and dirt trails that can be explored on a bike which is a great form of exercise and a way to explore some of the hidden treasures. There are several bicycle rental options available with rates around $20 per day.

The city of Culebra Island is an extremely safe destination to travel to. Puerto Rico has a lower violent crime rate than most US states including California, New York, Washington, and Texas. Petty crime can be the main problem, so it’s recommended that you stay aware when out exploring and sightseeing as pickpockets are common.

Culebra Island is not a big shopping destination, you can find some local shops in the main town of Dewey. Visitors can expect to find many local authentic shops on the island selling clothing, paintings, arts and crafts, and some unique souvenirs.

The official language spoken in Culebra Island is Spanish and English, many people speak English especially in the service industry at hotels and restaurants. We recommend you get a good English-Spanish guidebook and learn the common phrases such as hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.

Culebra Island is a great destination to visit year-round with annual average temperatures of 80 degrees. The temperatures feel hot throughout the year with the hottest months being July, August, and September, which is also monsoon season and high humidity. The best time to visit Culebra is November through March with the driest weather and pleasant temperatures, March is the driest month and September is the wettest. The highs in August can reach up to 90 degrees with lows around 78.9 at night.

The units of currency in Culebra Island is the United States Dollar. Please be sure to have the correct currency on hand upon arrival. Currency exchange desks and ATM’s can be found at the airport and at the Banco Popular in Dewey by the ferry docks.

The cuisine found on Culebra Island consists of authentic Puerto Rican dishes, Caribbean cuisine, Asian cuisine, and plenty of freshly caught fish and seafood. There are several great restaurants found on the island and many of the guesthouses have restaurants on site. The Dinghy Dock is considered to be one of the best restaurant locations on the island to soak up views of the water, with seating right on the docks. The menu boasts catch of the day including snapper, swordfish, octopus, and shrimp, and a great selection of tropical cocktails including the `Partly Cloudy` cocktail the bar`s version of a Dark and Stormy. Zaco`s Tacos is another popular location offering mouth-watering Mexican fare washed down with a Modella. There are several food vendors camped out at Flamenco Beach grilling up delicious beachside snacks like meat on a stick along with cold drinks.

The nightlife on Culebra island is pretty laid back, there are beachside bars and restaurants found in the main town of Dewey offering delicious food, drinks, and live music and entertainment. Dewey is the most happening location on the island for bar-hopping along the main strip. Esperanza is another great location for eating, drinking and vibrant nightlife found along the laid back beachfront stretch.

One of the most popular and unique things to do at night is star gazing along the beautiful beaches and taking a trip to Bahia Mosquito on Vieques, the Bioluminescent Bay with the fascinating sights of dinoflagellate, tiny microorganisms that cause the bay to light up bright blue and green which is best seen under a new moon.

In case of an emergency dial 911.

Hospital: Hospital de Culebra tel. 787-742-0001.