24 Hours in Culebra Puerto Rico Part 2 [Flamenco Beach, Zoni, and More]
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Discover one of the top-rated beaches in the world, Flamenco Beach. There, we visit the iconic military tank, explore Zoni Beach, and more.
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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Some of the reason for plastic and paper items is the limited fresh water on the island. Love to see the beautiful beaches!
That's too bad. We'll have to bring our own reusable plates next time. 😂 Thanks for watching! -Jim
hope I get to go to Puerto Rico this year, thank you for the video.
Thanks, Sammy! We hope you get a chance to visit this year too! Un saludo, amigo. 😊
Between 1985-89 my family and I was stationed on the military base, I was just in grade school, and we visited the beach with the tanks a couple of times. We would climb into the tank that's on top of the hill. Great flash back
Wow, thanks for sharing! That's cool. -Jim
I miss PR 😭😭😭
Seemed like a semi-frustrating morning for you guys but that gorgeous beach looked worth it! (And _phew!_ no ticket on your carrito.) Boy do we empathize with maps saying things are open but then being closed. Such a drag! That second beach looked amaze-balls!! That water was just exploding with vivid, glowing turquoise! 😍 Cool vlog amigos!
Oh man, Spanish-speaking countries don't seem to be big fans of updating their hours. 😂 I'm sure the virus situation isn't helping either. ¡Muchas gracias, amigos! Un saludo. -Jim
Love it that your two channels are friendly....makes the experience of those of us who enjoy you both so much better.
Awesome video,I went there back in the 90s when I was only 14 I lived in Puerto Rico 18 years born and raised there,. now i live in Florida, my wife and I booked flights,hotels and rentals for 4 days, 14 days to go😬🤪😝🤿
Great video.I'm an American who's been living in Puerto Rico 24 yrs..in San Juan.I love seeing your videos ,especially the ones from here.It's good to see you trying new foods,like yucca and other delicacies from here.On that note,in my opinion you guys being vegans might want to expand on that theme.From my experience many veganos here in PR go the route of viandas(root vegetables)prepared in many different ways.Viandos are cheap,plentiful and have a good shelf life.Try some of the majados that are prepared in some of the resteraunts like majado de yautia,batata,boniato,yucca,there are many varieties and really delicious.I think we can all agree you need more than 24 hrs to really see Culebra,so I'm gone be waiting for your next video.
Gracias por el video extraño mucho mi isla PR 🇵🇷 disfrutó mucho verla a través de ustedes un abrazo.
¡Muchas gracias, Melissa! Nos alegra mucho. Un abrazo. -Jim
Visitala 🤦♂️
@@jorgegl3306 créeme que tan pronto pueda iré pero mientras me conformo mirándola por los videos de los chicos.
@@melissaguzman882 🤦♂️
I love Culebra and was so fortunate to visit it before Maria and before thr pandemic. Culebra is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world too. Sad about the strictness 😢. So many beautiful beaches to visit there
It truly is incredible. I'm glad you got to experience it for yourself. Thanks for watching! -Jim
I love Puerto Rico
You guys make a beautiful couple!
Traveling through your 👀 lightens the burden of being stuck at home. Thank you both for doing what you do. I’m sure I’m not the only one inspired by these vids. Safe travels my friends. 😉
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching, Samson! Looking forward to a post-COVID world when we can all travel again. ¡Un saludo, amigo! -Jim
Thank you for the video guys. Thank you for taking care of and appreciating the beauty of our 🏝.👍
I'm going next month. Oh man
Ver Puerto Rico y el mar caribe me recuerda a mi tierra natal. Me encantan las playas blancas aquí y mar de Filipinas es muy bonita, Filipinas es mi tierra natal, esta es la casa de mi raza. Saludos desde la perla del mar de Oriente, Filipinas mi elegida.
Culebra is Amazing 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed. 😊
My husband and I just came home from staying 10 days in Puerto Rico. We did a day trip to Culebra and visited flamenco beach, and although it was gorgeous it wasn't as warm as I thought it would be. I was in Puerto Rico back in September as well and the beaches were much warmer. Still had a blast though..💕
My husband myself and another couple are going in April for a week! Do you have any Reccomend actions? We plan to go to Culebra for one day. Also we want to see the rain forest one day!
Did you run into delays with the ferry? I hear it’s pretty rough at times.
Love your videos kip them coming.
Soon beautiful..thank you and keep safe
Thanks for watching! Cheers. -Jim
Beautiful! And so are the beaches! LOL You seemed so happy on the beaches. Keep up the good work.
❤️ Thank you, Adrian! We had a blast. It's truly an incredible place to visit. ¡Un saludo, amiga! -Jim
Don't drink the water lol hope you guys had fun. We're going again in two weeks
Yo disfruto en las partes q hablan español 🥹🥰😩🇺🇸 Buen video!!!!!👏
Absolutely gorgeous! Definately worth the wait! What a beautiful place. You two made me smile! Loved you cruising around on the golf cart!🤣 Very cool place! Thanks for sharing your adventures. Buen trabajo! ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it! You know these take forever to put together. 😅 Thanks again for the mask. I'm glad I survived to use it again. 😆❤️ -Jim
Hi guys! Awesome job that you guys are doing! I’m a puertorican jew that lived in the island for 15 years. I’ve lived in Fl and Tx for the past 28 and although I love PR, I decided to move due to all the hassles that one go through there. I just hope that things get better and people can have an easier life.
You guys are too cute together .
The first time I visited Culebra was in 1978. The beach area was more pristine, no construction of any sort except the residence of the Marquez family and a wood chapel where the parking is now, built by the community during the last days of the US Navy's target practice bombing. From Playa Flamenco all the way to Punta Molinos there was very little vegetation and you could see many more tanks not visible today (approximate 15 to 20) because of the overgrowth of the thorny "Palo de Rayo" bushes. The mayor of Culebra at the time was Claro C. Feliciano and if I am not wrong he was an educator and wrote a book about the history of the island.
Great video! Next time you guys come to Culebra, go to El muellecito. It’s Flamenco beach but the entrance is on the East end of the beach. You don’t have to worry about parking or getting a ticket. Also since the pandemic started the majority of the restaurant’s have remained closed unfortunately. Don’t trust google for restaurant times and days on Culebra.😂
Thanks for the tip! We can't wait to go back. It's such an incredible place to visit. ¡Un saludo! -Jim
@@SpanishandGo Saludos a ustedes también! You also have to visit Culebrita island on your next trip. We know several private boat companies that can take you there. It’s amazing on Culebrita.🤩🙏🏽
Thank you .
Also during Holy Week or long weekends, lots of people go to camp at the beach. Imagine more than a thousand college students camping at the grass area, partying and swimming in the beach from sundown to sunrise
Everything closed when supposed to be open, BIG reason I left the island!
I really love your videos! I’m a gringo and my wife is Puerto Rican. We loved your video about Mexican Spanish versus Puerto Rican Spanish. Have you guys ever gone to Ponce?
Thanks, Lanny! Very cool. We have been to Ponce, but we haven't made a video there yet. Hopefully we can once restrictions lighten up a bit. Is that where you guys are? -Jim
@@SpanishandGo No. Mi esposa is from Ponce. We live in Florida.
Where are you guys! Post more videos please! Thank you!
Sad to see it so quiet and locked down
¡Cuidado con el tiburón!
¡Yo sé! Qué miedo, ¿verdad? 🦈 😳
It is an issue in Puerto Rico. My grandma complains about how “the young people are changing things and want to take away plastic grocery bags and straws.” She was so upset but I tried to educate her as to why it’s important and she was NOT feeling it lol. Hopefully things change for the better as education continues to spread. It’s videos like these that can help bring attention to those who really didn’t think it was an issue.
Amo que hayan pollitos en todas partes 💕 gracias por compartir 🤗
You all are still up too early for me. Lol. Love you beach pictures. So awesome!
😂 That’s too early for us too most days. Glad you enjoyed it! -Jim
Oh my, you moved from Rincon, to San Juan, got to find the video about the transition. Keep up the great work! Thanks for your insights.
Love your video quality and presentation, having said that it would be a nightmare for a big family to visit culebra right now with almost everything closed. Maybe after the covid paranoia dies down .
Nos encantó el tanque, esa playa es muy bonita.
Sí, de verdad es un lugar hermoso. ¡Lo tienen que conocer! -Jaime
I do hope to visit Puerto Rico oneday. Maybe.
Glad you are living in PR and visiting awesome places. I personally like Vieques much more than Culebra, Vieques has 10 times more beaches as pretty, fortress, museums, nature spots, ruins, etc. And also in Vieques you wouldn't have had any problems finding food at all times, and much better. But, in Vieques you definitively need a car, it is a must. I am shocked that you hadn't tried Yuca(cassava). It is very versatile, you can do tostones, palitos(like french fires), mashed, dough for pasteles, etc... I am sure you tried it but weren't aware of it.
Thank's for share your adventure in Culebra. ❤ I hope next time you can have extra days to explore Culebrita island and Cayo Luis Peña, for this two, you need previous reservations.
So happy that both of you enjoy the Culebra Island 😊🎉💕 Thanks for raising awareness about protecting ecosystems !
Yes, we really want o visit them next time! We had a great time in Culebra. Thanks for watching! -Jim
Love his Spanish! You guys are awesome
seeing the beach brings me so much serenity. thank you for sharing with the world through your youtube videos the place of my heritage. i miss the island so much and i losty my trip last year for my family due to covid. i know our time will come when we can go. this is heavenly for now to see everything on your channel
That place looked amazing, and the sweetest couple.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Thank you for all the good videos and information!!!
3:27 Hey guys. That wasn't "come & go" that was "Eat & Go". Glad you guys are having a great time. 😁
soooo beautiful!!!!
Wow what a wonderful view. It worth to visit.
On summer it’s crazy!!
Love your editing bro! We have very similar styles but you edit ans do it well!! Keep it up love your channel
Thanks, man! Much more to come soon. -Jim
Great video ... willl definitely go to Culebra
Yuca en escabeche or with mojito on top is delishhh. 100% that congri rice was made with ham pieces.
Have to go to Tortuga Beach is on Culebrita. Believe me its worth it. The beach is amazing
Next time for sure! Thanks for watching! -Jim
You guys got so lucky to have the whole beach to yourselves! That was an awesome effect with the zoom into the tank.
It was incredible! Thanks, guys. I probably spent too long editing that part. 😆 Un saludo. -Jim
@@SpanishandGo You're welcome! 🤣
They got lucky there’s a pandemic going on and most people are locked in their homes to stay safe. ;) Especially the large elderly population in PR.
Just because you’re allowed to travel to a place during the pandemic, doesn’t mean you should.
@@jessatlife If masks, social distancing, hand washing, and not touching your face actually work like the CDC says it does, then there's nothing to worry about. No one got sick from the making of this video. -Jim
Isn't it silly that they make you wash your hands before walking on to a beach? What does that accomplish? Also decades ago I stopped drinking anything hot out of styro-foam cups because the beverage leaches benzene put from the cup. The beaches sure are pretty but I'm not sure I'd want to make a trip to anywhere that had so few places to buy food. You'd think there would be an abundance of fresh ripe tropical fruit there at least.
I’m new to your channel and so far l’m loving it. Thanks 🙏🏻
Awesome! Thanks for watching! -Jim
We will be relocating to PR this year. Hope to bump into you both.
Taking notes to have a smooth trip to Culebras. Enjoying it through your eyes! Hoping to run into you both during my visit to Ricon. Stay safe. Did you visit Caja de Muerto Island leaving from a marina in Salinas. I did and it was memorable. Check it out.
Awesome 💯
Thank you! Cheers! -Jim
Thanks for sharing!!! 🙌🏻
Gorgeous views, but glad it wasn't me. The restaurant situation would have made me hangry.
I don't blame you, Brett! I was starting to get a little hangry myself. 😅 It was truly beautiful though. -Jim
Mojo for the yuca ! Garlic, onion, olive oil and lime (some variations) then tell us what you think of the yuca 😃🍽 it’s delish!
Paraiso
tHx lovelies! Estoy estudiando español a vivir en México a tiempo parcial ...y vivo en Mpls, MN. Yo se que Jim es de RocHester, MN. Salud mis amigos de sur de la frontera 🙈🐵🐬💦🦋🥑🌎✨✨✨💗💗💗
¡Hola! ¡Qué chido! Sí, de ahí soy. Minnesota es bonito... solo el invierno no tanto. 😂 Un saludo. -Jim
Thanks for the great info and video!!!
Thanks for watching! -Jim
Great video. Keep it up!!
Thanks! Cheers! -Jim
More PR content please!! I miss home!
oh my, I want to move back to PR soooo bad, but the economy is terrible down there :(
Beautiful video!
Thank you! Cheers! -Jim
Beautiful!
It really is! 😊 -Jim
can you post some music credits, please? Great sounds.
🇵🇷🇺🇲 USA 🇵🇷🇺🇲
Also, I believe the red lights are to deter the newly hatched turtles away from the artificial lights ours and towards the natural light of the moons reflection on the ocean. I may be wrong but I believe that is why Florida does it :) love to see if anyone has another take
¡Hermoso! Gracias.
¡Gracias por vernos! Un saludo.
Oh and the paper and plastic issue is to most likely to avoid extra work. 😳☹️ Fresh water is not a problem on the island. I’ve been here for 15 years and I can count with one hand the times in a year I’ve not had water.
Thanks for sharing, Carissa! That's too bad. We travel with our own straws and cutlery for situations like this, but to see everything in Styrofoam and plastic bags on such a beautiful island is sad. -Jim
@@SpanishandGo I agree! 100% agree.👍🏽😎
On the subject of water water can be drunk in many places in Puerto Rico the water is good you won't get sick if you drink tap water.
Is seaweed a problem? I saw videos and pictures that Flamenco beach was loaded with seaweed not sure how bad it is. I don’t see that on your video. Can you confirm? My family and I will be traveling to PR soon.
We didn't see hardly any seaweed when we were there. This video was recorded in late 2020. Safe travels! -Jim
I LOVE Culebra! Do you ever think of making these blog-type videos in Spanish? As a Spanish learner, I am trying to immerse myself in the language, so I try to only watch Spanish language videos.
Hi Julia - thanks for watching! We usually try to include some Spanish in all of our videos, but the vlogs are meant to be more for inspiration to travel to spanish speaking countries. If you want content that’s completely in Spanish, you should check out our podcast! Just look up “Learn Spanish and Go” wherever you listen to podcasts. We even have a membership with more resources for getting the most out of each episode. Un saludo. -Jim
@@SpanishandGo Awesome! Thank you - I didn't realize you had a podcast for some reason. I'll check it out now. :)
Awesome! Here’s a link for your convenience: spanishandgo.com/podcast
Well same has happened here in the State’s using styrofoam plates etc....it’s not only PR...love my little island 🏝
saludos a mis boricuas adoptivos no se vayan de PR🇵🇷 sin visitar playa tortuga en culebrita,tienen que llevar de todo la isla se llega en barco,pero es total mente alusinate,un abrazo❤
¡Muchas gracias, Domingo! Definitivamente vamos a Culebrita la próxima vez. Nos encantó nuestro tiempo en Culebra. Un abrazo. -Jim
Hi guys, Happy New Year.
Happy New Year, Lourdes!
Deer 🦌 in Puerto Rico 😳what!!!
I know! We were shocked. Thanks for watching! -Jim
Never seen a lifeguard at Flamenco...ever. Are the local, colorful, lively kiosks playing salsa and Reggaeton all gone? Kind of breaks my heart. The last time I was there the restoration proposal included tearing down all the kiosks to be replaced by cement buildings....looks like it's happening.......
Ohh wow..love ur channel
We’re glad you found us! Thanks for watching! -Jim
@@SpanishandGo thanks Jim im from Ceiba and Naguabo...go to el Yunque forrest Naguabo side..El hippie
Chefing in time square theblast 10 years
Nice! That’s awesome. 👏🏻
We call empanadilla
Awesome video. It’s so nice to see you having fun together and so nice to see your videos again. What a beautiful place that is. I visited for Christmas and New Year’s. I Spent it with my family in Cabo Rojo “Casa Bahia”, right in front of the Salinas. It was a really nice experience to stay right by the water for a week. Blessings and Happy New Year 🎊 2021.
Thank you, Ruth! Glad you enjoyed it. That sounds great! We really enjoyed living in Cabo Rojo. More videos to come soon. Happy New Year! -Jim
So true...and sad😔styrofoam😖 eco friendly takeout container should be mandatory ( very few places have em)...or should be eliminated.
There’s usually bathrooms, small kiosks that sell food, groceries, souvenirs, etc, and there’s usually parking too. It’s unfortunate that you guys chose to go during the pandemic.
On the other hand, there were no people. Which was a huge plus. Cheers! -Jim
The last time i was in Culebra was 2019. The Culebra restoration project's photos at flamenco showed an entirely newly constructed Kiosk area. All cement buildings...no life, no color....this is what they seem to be doing.......
The ceiba terminal going to celebra or vieques is back open for the tourist?
I’m not sure about the ferry, but flying was no problem for us. Our blog post has a link to the ferry website where you can check though. spanishandgo.com/travel/things-to-do-in-culebra-puerto-rico#How_to_Get_to_Culebra
Awesome thank you!!!
Is it closed bc of the 3 Kings Holiday?
Fun fact. Tap water in Puerto Rico is very much drinkable and has stricter regulations than the main land U.S
We drink the tap water all the time at our apartment in San Juan. Idk if the water tastes like there are stricter regulations though. 😆 -Jim
@@SpanishandGo I still use a Brita, too much chlorine sometimes.
When it's a Holiday , Google doesn't update the hours .
Flamenco beach looks more active and not still and clear as seen on other videos. Maybe the season? What month did you visit?
This is from the end of October 2020.
@@SpanishandGo Oh yes. That’s hurricane season. Sea is more active.
"come y vete" is not come and go is, eat and go! And it was a common term used to call fast food!
You're absolutely correct - that is the literal translation. But where I'm from Kum & Go is a convenience store where you can get a quick bite to eat and leave. So some people say "I'm hungry for something quick... is there a Kum and Go around here?" Right away when I saw that I figured it meant about the same thing in Spanish. -Jim
" I like turtles" 🤣😂
😂 🐢
Not fair with tiket. The need to have mas signs
Awesome video! We enjoy watching you guys, it’s all good vibes. We’ll be moving there in April, stoked!
I’m diggin your shades Jim! What kind of sunglasses are those?
Take care, be safe! 😎🤙
Awesome! Thank you! I bought them from a Mexican company called "Ben & Frank." The sunglasses are clip-ons, which makes them a little more convenient for travel. My last pair I really liked, but I lost them when we were in Mexico. Cheers! -Jim
“Come y Vete” means “Eat and Go” not come and go.
No es una traducción literal. En inglés un “Kum and Go” es un lugar para comprar comida rápida para llevar. Me parece que un “Come y vete” es la misma idea, ¿no? -Jim