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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Culebra

Wildlife refuge · CulebraNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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One of the oldest wildlife refuges in the United States (1909): hills, cays and beaches of Culebra where seabirds nest and sea turtles lay their eggs.

Nature in this area

  1. Monte ResacaPeak81

Beaches in this area

  1. Cayo Luis Peña80
  2. Playa Tortuga (Culebrita)80
  3. Playa Resaca9

Sights in this area

  1. Faro de CulebritaLighthouse58

Tips

  • Some cays and nesting areas are closed in season; follow the signs.

Getting to the island

    • Ferry~1 h 15 min

      Ceiba ferry terminal – Culebra ferry terminal (Dewey)

      Public ferry, few departures a day. Tickets online or at the terminal; sells out on weekends.

      Run by Autoridad de Transporte Integrado (ATI) · Schedules and tickets

    • Small plane~30 min

      San Juan airport (SJU) – Culebra airport (CPX)

      Local airlines; also from Isla Grande (San Juan) and Ceiba.