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Planning a trip to Culebra

Vieques Air-Link (tel. 787/741-8331; www.viequesairlink.com) flies to Culebra twice a day from San Juan’s Isla Grande Airport. Round-trip is $148. Flying from Ceiba is cheaper at $88 roundtrip. Another option is Air Flamenco (https://airflamenco.net/Newsite; tel. 787/724-1818 or 721-7332), which charges $140 roundtrip from San Juan’s Isla Grande and $60 roundtrip from Ceiba.

The Puerto Rico Port Authority operates four ferries per day from the mainland port of Fajardo to Culebra; the trip takes about 90 minutes. The round-trip fare is $4.50 for adults, $2.25 for children 3 to 12 (free for 2 and under). Ferry service has really faltered during 2014, making it recommendable to fly here instead.

Getting Around

With no public transportation, the only way to get to Culebra's beaches is by bike or rental car.

There are a number of small car-rental agencies on the island, mostly renting jeeps or similar vehicles. Prices range from $45 to $85 daily. Carlos Jeep Rental, Parcela 2, Barriada Clark, Dewey (tel. 787/742-3514; www.carlosjeeprental.com), is 3 minutes from the airport. The outfitter rents jeeps and golf carts, and with advance notice, will meet you at the airport. When you drop off your rental, the staff will also drive you back to the airport. Jerry’s Jeeps (tel. 787/742-0526; www.jerrysjeeprental.com) is located in front of the airport and offers jeeps and golf carts as does Willie’s Jeep Rental, Calle Escudero, Barriada Clark (tel. 787/742-3537), which is a 5-minute walk from the airport.

Bike riding is a popular means of getting around the island’s hills, dirt trails, and bad roads. You can rent mountain bikes at Dick and Cathy (tel. 787/742-0062). Just call to reserve, and they will deliver to your hotel. You can also rent scooters from rental car companies and JM Rentals (tel. 787/717-7583).

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