The Palmetto has two fully outfitted kitchens where you can prepare your own breakfast with use of stove, microwave, toaster, etc. And upon check in you will also receive a map and information about the local bakery and other breakfast restaurant options.
As for the question, do we serve breakfast? The Palmetto Guesthouse is a Guesthouse, which is like a bed and breakfast, but without the breakfast. We do, however, provide FREE local coffee and a variety of teas.
Culebra is a very laid-back type of island. No suits or nylons required. Shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, and bathing suits are about all you will need. Even dressing up for dinner is quite casual.
During peak seasons December to March, Easter break, and June to August the Culebra and Fajardo ferries can be extremely crowded. There is a phone number to make reservations (787) 863-0705), it can be very difficult (nearly impossible) to reach someone there. The ferry operates daily (weekends and holidays as well) and the cost is $4.50 r/t per person to/from Culebra. Also, please note, there is NO ferry between Culebra and Vieques.
With a confirmed reservation, we will pick you up at the ferry dock when you arrive in Culebra and drop you off again when you are departing. As the ferries normally run on time, but occasionally don’t we ask (and it is VERY important and helpful) that you phone us as your boat is LEAVING the dock (not when you board) in Fajardo.
Bikes are available for rent on Culebra Island for $17/per person/per 24-hour period and the Palmetto Guesthouse would be happy to help you arrange bike rentals when you arrive. If you would like to pre-book your bicycles (recommended in peak seasons) you can find contact Dick & Cathie’s Bicycle Rental 787-742-0062 or Culebra Bikes 787-742-0589
Currently, the bicycle rental companies only have adult bikes.
For anyone who has ever traveled to the fantastic island of Culebra, Puerto Rico you know that it requires additional time and effort to reach and it truly is a destination that needs to be savored, experienced and explored.
To that end, we strongly, strongly encourage two night stays at a minimum, however, when we are able to accommodate one night stays there will be an additional fee of $25. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Though you will most likely see horses roaming free or being ridden on Culebra, at this time nobody is doing horseback riding tours.
Also, please be very careful if you’re driving or cycling about the island as the little guy in the picture was in the middle of the road and he and my bike almost collided!
Culebra is a very low-key island. Bar hopping, clubs, and late nights are best left to San Juan. However, Culebra does have a few restaurants and bars where one can find a cold Medalla (the local Puerto Rican beer), mojitos and great conversation!
Nightlife generally consists of a few casual drinks, stargazing, and usually (in-season) on Saturday nights the local percussion jam session. There are also occasionally other live-music opportunities.
A frequent question we get here is, “Can you walk to Flamenco Beach from the Palmetto?” And the short answer is, of course you can! There are many days when we run to Flamenco and back.
It is about 1.6 miles from Palmetto to Flamenco with one pretty good sized hill in between. The walk is best done earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon when it is not quite so hot out (especially during the summer).
Culebra weather is pretty much warm and sunny all year long. Although anything is possible, generally the online forecasts call for at least a 30% chance of rain daily. This information is for ALL of Puerto Rico.
Additionally, often our weather is quite localized, such that it may rain here at the Palmetto, but not less than two miles away at Flamenco Beach (or vise versa). Normally, we might have a sprinkle or a short shower and then the sun comes back out. Exceptions being during Hurricane season when a real storm is in the area. However, we at the Palmetto can guarantee no snow!
The Palmetto has two fully outfitted kitchens where you can prepare your own breakfast with use of stove, microwave, toaster, etc. And upon check in you will also receive a map and information about the local bakery and other breakfast restaurant options.
Culebra is a very laid-back type of island. No suits or nylons required. Shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, and bathing suits are about all you will need. Even dressing up for dinner is quite casual.
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