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Faro de Culebrita

Lighthouse · CulebraNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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The ruins of an 1886 lighthouse at the top of Culebrita, an uninhabited islet off Culebra reached by water taxi or kayak, with views over the Virgin Islands and wild beaches below.

Score by profile

  • Must-see

    58

  • History

    32

  • Photos

    75

  • Family

    11

Ratings

  • Access1/5

    Rough road, long walk or by excursion only

  • Significance3/5

    Important for the region

  • Appeal5/5

    Spectacular, very photogenic

  • Learning1/5

    Seen from outside only

  • Comfort2/5
  • Tranquility4/5

Practical info

Distance
2 km
Visit
Half a day+
  • Out and back
  • Free entry

Run by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Tips

  • Book the water taxi in Culebra and agree on the return time.
  • There is no shade or water on the islet.

Getting to the island

  1. 1Get to Culebra

    • 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.

  2. 2Get to Culebrita

    • Water taxi~25 min

      Dewey (Culebra) – Playa Tortuga (Culebrita)

      Round trip from Dewey's waterfront with a pick-up time. Book a day ahead in high season.