Journey to the cozy island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. Slip off your shoes, socks and worries as you sink your feet into the white sand beaches. Culebra is a Caribbean island full of relaxation and adventure without all the tourist hassles. You wont find any cruise ships, theme parks, or tour busses. Staying at the Posada la Hamaca will give you the true Culebra Island experience. Set out on foot to discover Dewey, the one small town that inhabits Culebra. In Dewey youll find the color and activity of the Caribbean. From the Posada la Hamaca you can enjoy all of the activities on Culebra. Take a $2.50 cab ride to Flamenco Beach, one of the worlds most beautiful beaches. Go to the local Deli and grab a bite to eat, shop in one of the tiny boutiques, and talk with some of the friendly locals. Or sit on the back patio of the Posada la Hamaca and dive into a good book while letting the rest of the world slip away. Posada la Hamaca is approved by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and was voted one of best hotel accommodations on Culebra by the. Paradise is calling, discover your home away from home - Posada la Hamaca. All rooms are air conditioned with private baths. We provide beach towels, coolers, and free ice for your beach outings. There is an outside locker to store baggage in and an exterior shower so you can fully enjoy your last day on Culebra - even after you have checked out of the hotel. Our efficiencies were just newly remodeled. Let me take you inside the rooms for a look. Room 7 accommodates 4 people comfortably. The kitchen comes equipped with a radiant electric stove top, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and bar area for eating. Dishes, silverware, pots and pans are also provided. A small alcove lends privacy between the two beds. There's everything you need to make yourself right at home. Room 8 is on the back side of the hotel overlooking the canal. It accommodates 2 people. It's our honeymoon room because it is so cozy and inviting. The kitchen comes equipped with hot plate, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and bar area for eating. Dishes, silverware, pots and pans are also provided. Room 9 accommodates 4 people. Direct TV and HBO are available in Room 9 and the apartment. The kitchen comes equipped with a radiant electric stove top, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and bar area for eating. Dishes, silverware, pots and pans are also provided. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Member of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association. The Whole World of Accommodation. This page was last updated on

Caribbean Home Ownership. Call 787-742-3569 to get your copy now! Buying/Building/Owning a home in the Caribbean is different and can be the source of difficult problems. This book covers the acquiring and ownership of a home in the Caribbean. It was written for the person who has been to the Caribbean and thinks that it would be nice to live there and for the people who have decided that they will live in Paradise. It covers potential problems with buying a lot or existing house and gently and safely leads the reader through the maze of laws, problems with site planning and construction, including materials, and many other options. Here is a list of the Chapters and topics: Home Ownership Basics. Ownership-different laws in different places. Taxes-different taxes in different places. Buying or building-getting what you want. Existing house-will you be happy with the compromises? Building your own home-disaster can strike if you don't plan ahead. Permits and other prerequisites-ignoring these can become a big problem. House sites-planning ahead-architects-The first steps. Contractors, labor and other things to watch before committing yourself. Roofs and other construction details. Water-its sources, collection, handling, storage, use, re-use and - alternate sources. Sources of domestic water. Water Storage and Handling-as important as the getting of water. Cisterns-design considerations-make it large. Calculation of cistern capacity and rainfall harvest-is it enough. Cistern construction-is it enough? Water filters-is it clean? Solar water heating-is is warm? Conservation of Water. Other conservation methods. Ponds-their construction, uses and caveats. Fish-Tilapia-how about several thousand pets. Sources of electricity, pros and cons and alternatives corrosion, electrical and other. Fire Protection - if you may need this, don't ignore it. Other Considerations. Communications-phones, including cellular, faxes, computer modems and TV. Furnishings-don't make yourself uncomfortable. Appliances-bigger is not always better. Lightning-more important than you think. Animals-mice, rats, mongooses, horse, cattle, dogs, cats. Diseases-some you should know about. Sewerage and sewage-pitch of drain pipes, percolation. Composting-important to your plants. Vehicles-selection, fuel and maintenance. Financing-good luck again. Paint-good stuff costs less when you consider labor. This book is now available from Paradise Gift Shop, Culebra Island. The cost (US Dollars) is $13.95 plus $5.00 book rate shipping or $7.00 priority mail. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Call 787-742-3569 or E-mail us at culebragifts@hotmail.com and get your copy now!

Culebrita is the largest cayo (coastal reef or small island) near Culebra. It is accessable only by boat, and boasts the oldest operating lighthouse in the Caribbean. North of a line from Culebra to Cayo Norte to Cayo Culebrita is a great game fishing area. Culebrita's beaches are the finest of white sand and the water visibility is almost unlimited. The coral reefs are magnificent. Culebrita has several tidal pools. The water in these pools are replenished when the tide is high, and the pools remains filled during low tide. Many various trapped critters can be found in the pools. Come on in - the water is wonderful. Bring your snorkel gear - snorkeling in the pools and surrounding coral reefs is fantastic! Check the bulletin board in the hotel lobby of the Posada la Hamaca hotel for information about local dive shops, fishing charters, and water taxis operating in Culebra.

It's easy to get to Culebra. Direct flights from most North American and European airline hubs are available into San Juan, Puerto Rico. From there, Vieques Air Link (787)741-8331 and Flemenco (787)724-1818 offer several flights daily to Culebra. For the more adventurous, a taxi ride to Fajardo and the ferry to Culebra may be just the ticket. To check Ferry schedules, call (787)863-0851. If you are planning on taking a vehicle to Culebra, schedule your vehicle round trip on the cargo ferry far in advance. A word of advice - it may be easier to rent a car on Culebra. Our manager can assist you with the latest information when reservations are made. Once you step off the plane or ferry, be prepared to adjust your pace to laid back - and I mean really laid back. Culebra Island is the Caribbean as it was many years ago. It's one of the last remaining islands surrounded by pristine coral reefs where you still experience the Caribbean as nature intended it to be. The native language is Spanish, but almost everyone can speak some English. American currency is used, and telephone calls to the US are just regular long distance calls. The island was under control of the US Navy for many years and only recently became open to the public for tourism. In 1909, the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge was established and is presently one of over 400 sites administered by the US Fish and Wildlife service. The refuge comprises over 1400 acres including over 23 islands and rock beds. The refuge is well known as a nesting site for a varity of seabirds and preserves an important habitat for the endangered Leatherback turtles and the Culebra giant anole. Cayo de Agua and Cayo Yerba are the two main Sooty Tern nesting cays on the west side of Culebra. A good pair of hiking boots is recommended for those wishing to explore the island. nest on several beaches during the months of April through June and volunteer turtle watchers are always welcome. For those of you who need a little high octane injected in your vacation, St. Thomas and mainland Puerto Rico are just day trips from Culebra.

The leatherback sea turtle is the largest living sea turtle in the world. The average adult weighs 500 to 1600 pounds. When nesting, leatherbacks will not enter an area where lights or noise of any kind exist. Therefore, nesting grounds are very rare. In the Caribbean, there are only three prime places where the endangered leatherback turtles nest, and Culebra, Puerto Rico is fortunate to be one of them. Culebra has two beaches that provide a dark, quiet, and safe place for leatherback turtles - Resaca and Brava beaches. Both beaches are within the wildlife refuge area. The main turtle watch time is from April to early June. The Department of Natural Resources in Culebra, Puerto Rico uses volunteers to assist in identifying and helping the turtles. Volunteers meet at sunset and spend the night on the beach taking turns watching for turtles. Imagine helping an adult turtle lay her eggs! The fun begins when a turtle is spotted. Volunteers must stay at a distance until the turtle has prepared her nest. She puts on quite a show while she is digging. When the nest is complete and the turtle is ready to lay eggs, she goes into a hypnotic trance. At that time, the volunteers can gather around the turtle to observe her laying eggs. One lucky volunteer gets to hold the turtle's back flipper so the eggs can be clearly seen dropping into the nest. One volunteer counts the big fertile eggs, while another counts the small infertile eggs. The turtle is measured and the event is documented before the turtle returns to the ocean. The return is quite impressive. The adult throws sand into the air to cover up her tracks to the nest, as she returns to the sea. My friend put the experience into words when she exclaimed, I feel like I'm in a National Geographic magazine. The turtle watch is truly an incredible experience. For additional information on the leatherbacks visit. Endangered Species Classroom.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Kitchen
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace