24 Hours in Culebra, Puerto Rico Part 1 [Playa Tamarindo + More]

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Culebra, Puerto Rico, also known as La Isla Chiquita (The Little Island), is located 17 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland and is home to fewer than 2000 residents. Formerly part of the Spanish Virgin Islands, it’s home to a variety of wildlife including deer, sea turtles, coral, and of course its namesake, snakes.
Exploring this island has been on our bucket list since we visited its neighbor, Vieques to see the incredible bioluminescent bay there. In this two-part series, we explore the best of Culebra in 24 hours.
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@edrod7019 3 жыл бұрын

Red lights are to protect nesting of sea turtles.. you can see these red lights in some areas in Fajardo as well.

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ed! Good to know. Un saludo. -Jim

@juanjoseadornocrespo449 3 жыл бұрын

Is true i live in fajardo and in luquillo they have dose 2!!

@ap-dh8md 3 жыл бұрын

@@SpanishandGo Wish they did it everywhere. Red light preserves your dark vision, has less of an effect on the receptors on your retinas. Astronomers cover their flashlights with red filters.

@agustindejesus7398 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, just learn something new....well I am not a fisherman. Good to know.

@melvinmorales1452 3 жыл бұрын

Also in Arecibo

@miguel-h 3 жыл бұрын

16:12 “¿y le cantaste?” I got that right away 😂🤣😂

@kimberlyzickefoose3994 3 жыл бұрын

I remember playing on those kind of beaches when I was little. It was 30 yrs ago when my dad was stationed there on the military base. We would spend hrs at the beach. We'd take fairs to near by islands. I love your videos❤️ brings back great memories

@wickedcrypto6004 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys I been lately fighting with anxiety for the pass few months but your videos are so down to earth and calm that it has help me to feel better. Thank you so much for creating this awesome channel. Hopefully one day when I'm fully recover I can take a trip down there. Great job guys FYI love how you mix both Spanish and English in to the video.

@celiari9702 3 жыл бұрын

I stayed 2 nights in Culebra back in 2017 and it was a wonderful experience (and adventure). We also took a flight and rented a golf cart. I visited Flamenco, Tamarindo, and Zoni. So beautiful!! I can’t wait to go back. ❤️

@robnorris4770 3 жыл бұрын

Playa de las gallinas. Qué linda!

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

¡Así es! ¡Gracias, Rob! Un saludo. -Jim

@SpanishlandSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Qué video tan cool Chicos. Ustedes son muy pro.

@Noname-ml6fd 3 жыл бұрын

You two are such a lovely couple. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Me enorgullece que vive en mi lugar de nacimiento.

@melookabove 3 ай бұрын

This is a good video. After recently spending 3 weeks in Culebra, I would like to mention that there is a better entrance to Flamenco (just follow the pavement instead of turning on the dirt path) It costs $7 to enter. There is parking for Jeeps and ATVs. There are multiple food kiosks. A bar with karaoke, souvenir shop, a place to rent beach chairs and umbrellas, decent bathroom and a nice communal shower to rinse the sand off. You'll be sharing with others including Roosters and cats, but its still a nice area to rinse off. No getting naked. Not only is Playa Flamenco wonderful, with everything you need, right on the beach, I would also like mention Playa Zoni, on the north side of the island. Roads are narrow and hills, but my golf cart did just fine. It's a beautiful drive. There are no food or beverage options on this beach, however, the water sand and views are beautiful. You'll get a glimpse of the virgin islands from Zoni Beach. As a fellow traveler, just wanted to share my perspective. I'm officially subscribed to your channel. Thank you for the great content.

@cerezal22 3 жыл бұрын

Me encanta que sigan en Puerto Rico mi isla preciosa. Dios los bendiga 🙏

@mphil66 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool video, thank you guys! ❣️

@kazzuo32 3 жыл бұрын

This snorkel was a good thing you did see soo many things the 🐢 was great.💖💖💖💖💖💖

@andya1308 3 жыл бұрын

I really like it especially when you speak in Spanish sometimes so that I can improve mine .. gracias

@vamanos9522 3 жыл бұрын

You guys have what it takes to become KZfaq famous. We watch a lot of travel blogs and Spanish language learning. Your podcasts are a little hard for us but we are using them to learn. If you blend more Spanish into you English blogs, like half, I think you would hit a niche of Spanish learners. When you do it we love it.

@jeremyvaldez2476 Жыл бұрын

Colima is so beautiful!!! Family reunion in 2 years!!! From Texas!!!

@ruthcr8839 3 жыл бұрын

Miss you both so, so, so much.😘

@edal61 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the experience.

@edusonoseducation9494 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice vídeo thanks for Sharing!

@AngelRivera-wp9bg 3 жыл бұрын

Always informative and well done.

@carmenpuno9116 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Hurry with the part 2! Lol going there in February!

@glorisol3805 3 жыл бұрын

Hi May and Jim. The best part of the flight to Culebra is the landing...sliding down the side of that mountain feels like a roller coaster ride! I miss Culebra and scuba diving in Tamarindo beach. Glad you could enjoy my favorite island. Blessings!

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

We had a blast! Can't wait to visit again. 24 hours was too short. Stay tuned for part 2! Un saludo. -Jim

@TheBeckyhershey 3 жыл бұрын

We used those type of snorkels on our trips to Mexico...I really liked them better than traditional ones.. Easier to use...I enjoyed the video!!🐢🦈🐟🐠🐡

@josearrieta4522 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias por compartir

@domingorivera6128 3 жыл бұрын

saludos boricuas se que un poco dificil pero la mejor playa es la de culebrita( playa tortuga) si pueden vayan, un abrazo💯🇵🇷💪❤

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracias, Domingo! No la vimos, pero ojalá que sí la próxima vez. ¡Un abrazo, y feliz navidad! -Jim

@rose-hy1we 3 жыл бұрын

No sabía que hablas Español

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

@@rose-hy1we ¡Sí! Hablamos español siempre entre nosotros, y también tenemos un podcast completamente en español. Se llama "Learn Spanish and Go" - spanishandgo.com/podcast ¡Un Saludo! -Jim

@rose-hy1we 3 жыл бұрын

Yo soy de puerto rico también quería decir que me encantó el vídeo.Si tienes la oportunidad visite playa tortuga se lo recomiendo

@ronjones2868 2 жыл бұрын

Hola! I'm from the US and visited Culebra last month. We actually ate at the same bakery, Pandeli a few times. We stayed the night at Mamacita's guest house. Thanks for sharing your experience. We plan on moving to PR soon. We love that place ❤

@jowyslayer2976 3 жыл бұрын

Awwwww enjoy a lot!!!! I just found bout you guys today! Subscribed already 🙋🏻‍♂️🙌🏼

@efriansantos6310 3 жыл бұрын

Me encanta Culebra es un lugar mágico,lejos del trafico.

@manuelfigueroa5237 3 жыл бұрын

Much love and success to both of you, amazing video. ♥️♥️♥️👍💯🙏🇵🇷💪🌹

@dwalker6868 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

@pep590 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jim and May. Your videos just make anyone watching feel good and happy. I was going to say that you and May looked more like you were on a roller-coaster than on an airplane by your facial expressions. Lol. Poor you and May also having to do all that running in the airport. Looks like me in the DFW airport in Dallas. Lol.

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias, Paul! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Yes, the flight definitely felt more like a roller-coaster while we were landing. 😂 Happy holidays! Un saludo. -Jim

@christianpabon7926 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I used to lived there for 18 years and yes is a paradise I am glad that you liked.

@dettaleung8724 3 жыл бұрын

¡interesante!

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias por vernos! -Jim

@reggiereyes2906 3 жыл бұрын

The pizza looks good

@Dangic23 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Looks like its a much better experience without the crowds.

@marialugo7248 3 жыл бұрын

saludos gracias por el video de las plays en Culebras es bello bendiciones. saludos de Nueva York.

@StpSqncr 3 жыл бұрын

Oye! Se han acoplado muy bien a la cultura de Puerto Rico! Saludo desde Hickory NC. Espero la esten pasando bien en la isla.

@wilsonolivera2481 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@accent77 3 жыл бұрын

That's crazy, I was thinking about and looking into the possibility of going to Puerto Rico just earlier today.

@mimi_j 3 жыл бұрын

“We made it ma’i” eyyyyy go ahead with that

@QarsherskiyTGB 3 жыл бұрын

A big coward

@QarsherskiyTGB 3 жыл бұрын

Once told me

@stevekra314 3 жыл бұрын

Them chickens love Pringles. Great video.

@merangelivillanueva9304 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos! Espero que la pasen super en mi bella islita! Que bello ver las bellezas de Culebra! La razon de las luces rojas reducen la iluminacion para embarcaciones que estan llegando a Culebra y para ayudar a las tortugas a que puedan llegar a las orillas a anidar. Soy Nacida y criada en Culebra, Happy Holidays!

@bluepicis 3 жыл бұрын

Muy caro todo. Soy boricua y de verdad es difícil a veces disfrutar de nuestras cosas porque son muy careros en muchos sitios. Espero hayan disfrutado.

@EasyPeasySpanishwithAngie 3 жыл бұрын

Hermoso lugar! Qué bueno que se están divirtiendo, este año ha sido muy estresante. Wishing you and everyone a prosperous New year 2021! 🎉🎆🇬🇧🇩🇴🙂

@hectorrivera6624 3 жыл бұрын

Loco por visitar a República Dominicana. Saludos desde Puerto Rico

@EasyPeasySpanishwithAngie 3 жыл бұрын

@@hectorrivera6624 espero que tengas la oportunidad, es una isla hermosa y nosotros los Dominicanos somos gente muy alegre. Lamentablemente en este momento no es factible.:-( Yo vivo en UK

@hectorrivera6624 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyPeasySpanishwithAngie si toda mi familia ha viajado a RD y me dicen que es una isla hermosa. El que falto soy yo. Suerte y bendiciones en UK

@EasyPeasySpanishwithAngie 3 жыл бұрын

@@hectorrivera6624 gracias😉

@EasyPeasySpanishwithAngie 3 жыл бұрын

Just like my Island Dominican Republic 🇩🇴😭and I'm so far 🇬🇧 Enjoy! 💃🕺 No hay manera que me monte en un avioncito así 😬ustedes son muy valientes 😃

@davidrodriguez3568 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Culebra

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias por vernos, David! -Jim

@paulb1383 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. My family originated from Culebra...still have family living there!

@ColoradicalCouple 3 жыл бұрын

That looked like a cool trip! Glad you only saw a baby shark.

@mgut1985 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank u for the vlog the red lights son para la iluminación especial evita que las tortugas marinas que vienen a depositar sus huevos en las costas, se desorienten y no puedan completar este proceso de su ciclo de vida, it’s pretty cool en las dos Islas. Thank u again for the vlog and blessings.

@CarissaF 3 жыл бұрын

You guys have to go to Cayó Luis Peña next time. It’s that small island across from Tamarindo. We kayak there all the time. Yes, Tamarindo, Carlos Rosario are good snorkeling beaches.

@olivialivelovelaugh412 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@rsulmustafayev9339 3 жыл бұрын

¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? ¡Me gustan mucho tus videos! 🤓👍 Soy azerbaiyano, pero estoy aprendiendo español con tus videos. ¡Gracias de nuevo! 🤩 (¡Ambos se ven geniales! 😉)

@williamwuolo8926 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like fun. At one time I was type rated for the aircraft you were in. I learned to fly (commercially) at Winona State. I think you can get out there from Fahardo also

@beverlyb6391 3 жыл бұрын

I went to a surfing competition here in Huntington Beach and there were baby sharks swimming under the pier. They were about 1 foot long. No-one seemed to are, I was fascinated. This is one of the best beaches for surfing in So. Cal.

@scottieholland8028 3 жыл бұрын

Hola de Texas Jim & May, Ese fue un gran video y realmente me gustó el metraje bajo el agua y la comida se ve muy bien. Espero que estén bien, acabo de comenzar un nuevo trabajo y cuando pueda me gustaría conocerlos e ir a un retiro o simplemente pasar el rato y tal vez ustedes puedan ayudarme con mi español. Bueno, Jim y que tengan una gran noche y estaré esperando el próximo video de aprendizaje y aventuras. Feliz noche

@frederickrivera1592 3 жыл бұрын

Buenos dias me gusta su canal. Quisiera saber el nombre del air b&b donde se quedaron en Culebra. Gracias

@Mirshaliz 3 жыл бұрын

Next time you visit Tamarindo, if you keep walking to the left on the shore, you will find a pole. That's the best place to do snorkeling. You will see more fishes and turtles! But you need to use watershoes because of the rocks

@jorgebrick 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I live there is soo beautiful

@shnn1a 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know you could fly we’ve always taken a ferry!

@fatiimaaatorres8905 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s just a lil more expensive

@robertcrager843 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Are you guys still in PR?

@arielrios8589 2 жыл бұрын

Red lights are for the baby turtles. They will mistake the street lights for the moon and not go into the sea. Not sure if anyone already answered this but we have plenty of those lights on the West Coast of PR.

@jcrimson21 3 жыл бұрын

Can you access the beaches there ?? Thank you !

@bobbyP009R 3 жыл бұрын

Culebra best place in the world 🌏

@AntonioCarlos-cc2wz 3 жыл бұрын

Very good. You nedd to know Maragogi in Brazil. The new caribe.

@howiecd3861 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to head there next week, but I can't seem confirm the ferry's running

@christibelle7 3 жыл бұрын

Hey did you guys find any sea glass?

@melvafeliz5849 3 жыл бұрын

When is the second part coming out?

@sandrosilva3722 3 жыл бұрын

The reason for red street lights is to protect the sea turtle hatchlings. When the turtles hatch they confuse the white lights for the moonlight and end up being crushed by cars. In the past few years in many coastal towns around Puerto Rico, they have changed to those red lights.

@nikkinick6762 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so you guys flew to Culebra instead of Ferry. I’m going to PR in May, May 5th to May 18th....

@genaroaviles8555 3 жыл бұрын

YOU SHOULD TRY PLAYA VIEQUEZ

@anitakudzai8776 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who loves May's laugh? ❤

@henryfranqui1444 3 жыл бұрын

....yes you are..

@fr9136 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, do you know if the ferry is operating? Gracias!

@maryannelarsen1186 3 жыл бұрын

Yes currently is operating

@KD-gn4hv 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, why did you choose to fly rather than take the ferry?

@CarissaF 3 жыл бұрын

I live on Culebra. I think I saw you guys at the beach.😂😂

@rosamuniz07 3 жыл бұрын

The red lights protect the to glares or turtles they are sensitive to those light

@generalknowldged 3 жыл бұрын

I heard that landing applause lol

@HaleySanchez22 3 жыл бұрын

Jim! Do you have eye contacts in Puerto Rico? Or only using glasses? I was curious from the glasses and mask situación haha

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! But I've been thinking about it for awhile now. Being nearsighted is such a pain in the water, and I usually just deal with not being able to see very well. -Jim

@belindahanumuthoo1907 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask why did you guys choose to fly? We are visiting Culebra in June from the mainland and worry about using the ferry.

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda! Yeah, we actually had vouchers that were about to expire, so we decided to use them on this trip. We have taken the ferry to Vieques before though, and I can tell you that flying was much faster and that sometimes the ferry might not be available for tourists if a trip has been sold out for locals. We have more info here though to help you decide which option might be better for you: spanishandgo.com/travel/things-to-do-in-culebra-puerto-rico Thanks for watching! -Jim

@raymundoorihuela1432 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys is it hard getting a ferry ticket to Culebra and Vieques right now?

@alyssacelleri4314 3 жыл бұрын

Yes very hard

@masterchief167 2 жыл бұрын

What is the music that is playing

@jayanichandranath7491 3 жыл бұрын

OMG😮😮😮 Did you really see a Shark? Wow its awsome... Did you see baby shark or Daddy shark?

@pep590 3 жыл бұрын

And did it have big teeth?

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

I did! And I was so disappointed that I didn’t record it. I was genuinely freaked out. 😆 That’s for watching, Jayani. Un saludo. -Jim

@jayanichandranath7491 3 жыл бұрын

@@pep590 sharks always have big teeths....😁

@pep590 3 жыл бұрын

@@jayanichandranath7491 You are so right! Haha

@jayanichandranath7491 3 жыл бұрын

@@pep590 Where are you from?

@stephenkriss6216 3 жыл бұрын

When did you visit Culebra? I wonder what the situation is there now with the shutdowns and more restricted travel.

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

We were there October 29th-30th, 2020. Things are currently about the same as when we visited. Thanks for watching! -Jim

@BadWeatherfreak Жыл бұрын

Can you keep the golf cart for a few days?

@SpanishandGo Жыл бұрын

Yes, just let them know how long you’d like to rent it for when you go in.

@genaroaviles8555 3 жыл бұрын

NICE PLACE TO GO ,NICE VIDEO/FLAMENCO NAME COME FROM ESPANA BECAUSE THEY 💃 DANCE FLAMENCO

@tom03march 3 жыл бұрын

¿Por qué tú y May no hacéis un vídeo sobre jerga puertorriqueña?

@thanatu76 3 жыл бұрын

What species of shark?

@varonilboy 3 жыл бұрын

Y May porque no metiste en la agua!?

@jowyslayer2976 3 жыл бұрын

Did you guys arrived safe to your house 🏡!? 👀 wasn’t you guys suppose to fly back today?

@joscy1112 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you fly from?

@SpanishandGo 2 жыл бұрын

San Juan.

@ShacowDragon 3 жыл бұрын

next time, go camping at Flamenco Beach

@YairoVOC 3 жыл бұрын

You can fly to Culebra. Omg. I had only taken the ferry. Jajajajajajajaja

@michaelabercrombie7698 3 жыл бұрын

And that's exactly why I don't go in the ocean Jim. Or any other body of water that's not an indoor pool with lights.

@jfender8023 3 жыл бұрын

Turbo props are never parked next to jet’s !.. any airport in the world

@maritzaponce2884 3 жыл бұрын

you saw la borinquena lol our PR shark she is being track by the usa marine preserve, HERES THE LINK map.ocearch.org/288372-borinquena

@imanifetabundance92 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think you could live here? Like if you had a savings could you buy a car and get an apartment or house and jus move here?

@Kaburke80 3 жыл бұрын

Are they allowing travelers??

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are. 👍🏻

@hannahpumpkins4359 3 жыл бұрын

The sharks won't bother you (unless they're bull sharks - but they're usually found only in brackish, murky water; the kind you wouldn't want to swim in anyway). Remember, sharks like to eat sushi just like we do! They don't eat people for much the same reasons people don't eat other people - because we taste horrible from all the iron in our blood, and the garbage we eat for our diet, and the medicines we take, etc - they make our flesh taste terrible. Remember: Fish generally taste like what they normally eat - so, fish that have a diet mainly of shrimp will sort of taste like shrimp... Now you know the secret to ordering a fish for dinner!

@solfer4312 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question ... is Culebra open to the general public?

@maryannelarsen1186 3 жыл бұрын

yes. Viewed is not at the time I am writing this.

@Aki-uh6pw 3 жыл бұрын

Esta iluminación especial evita que las tortugas marinas que vienen a depositar sus huevos en las costas, se desorienten y no puedan completar este proceso de su ciclo de vida.( Los Huevos de las tortucas cuando nacen buscan la luna y si hay un color parecido ellas correrán asia la tierra en vez de ir al mar)