Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico 2008

[culebrarentals]

Culebra is the most amazing place with the most amazing beaches. for the best rentals go to culebrarentals on youtube

[787blaze]

2 dislike are from mexicans,,,viva puerto ricoooooo

[PILINPAU]

que bella mi islita culebra 

[rusey2]

Flamenco Is the best I love it there.

[boystrong05]

uuuuf me encanto........... ya quisiera visitar puerto rico..!

[earlhoward]

@boystrong05 Gracias! Usted va a encantar!

[yacope]

I wish I had taken this video! My mother's family is from Culebra and I practically grew up there. Thanks for sharing your video, it made me homesick

[earlhoward]

@yacope Wow, that's nice!! Thanks!!!

[titobon1910]

Who is the group singing?

[earlhoward]

@titobon1910 Los Cafres song is called Bastara...

[greenhearts9]

@sparkle11231 umm....its actually a band from PR if im not mistaken....so yeah...

[qajude20]

yo tengo q regresar a ese lugar.... deja veer si tengo novio para  ese time y m regresa a ese lugar

[qajude20]

me encanto el video.... q recuerdos

[earlhoward]

@qajude20 MUCHAS gracias!! Que yo vuelva en junio!

[reysoccerpr]

cual es el nombre de la cancion?/whats the name of the song?

[earlhoward]

@reysoccerpr "Bastara" by Los Cafres! ;)

[joshuahtait]

Earlhoward... are you in Puerto Rico? I heard it is hard to get on the ferry's any tips you have will be great! We head over in 2 weeks... to PR... We are in Luquillo for 10 days. I have family there but if you have any info on Culebra that would be great!

[earlhoward]

@joshuahtait Hey Guy, no I'm in Los Angeles, but you are correct -- it takes time and patience to get the ferry to Culebra. But it is doable and cheap -- and once you finally get on board and head to Culebra, it's usually a great trip! And again, can't beat the $2 price.

[guietzie]

@earlhoward with airplane is nice and dont need to wait from ceiba to culebra is only $32 and you are in 15 minutes

[greenhearts9]

@guietzie its actually $22. :) I went to Culebra today.

[earlhoward]

@greenhearts9 Hmm, we paid $32 on Air Flamenco each way. Did you take VAL?

[earlhoward]

@guietzie You are so right!! We took the plane this time a few weeks ago. Fast and est, a beautiful ride. AND, we got there BEFORE the ferry, so we got to choose from the best spots on Flamenco Beach. I'll never take the ferry again!

[earlhoward]

@joshuahtait If you are going for a day trip to Culebra and take the ferry, you will need to be at the ferry ticket office in Fajardo to line up by 7am. (departs at 9am). You can also get the tickets in advance, if you drive to the ferry office on a prior day.

[gnarkill585]

I'm staying at the embassy suites in San Juan... What should I expect from this city...? this is a spring break trip with friends. I have heard San Juan can get a bit rough but I've been to Miami before and I don't see San Juan being any different? Thanks!!

[earlhoward]

Hey have a great time! San Juan is similar to most major US cities -- don't go looking for drugs and the areas that harbor them and you should be fine.

[earlhoward]

The tourist areas have a large police presence. One thing to get used to -- you will see the police lights flashing at night -- that is not an indication of a crime, as it is in the US, just a method to increase the police visability.

If you hear a siren and see lights, that's a different story.

[earlhoward]

If you drive out to a restaurant or club in the area and a person asks to watch your car for a buck or two, do it. I've found that you actually have a person who will then keep an eye on your car. Or course, they are taking advantage, but after saying no a few times, I realized it was just easier to give a buck and have a little peace of mind.

[Lighthouse713]

my parents are taking our family to culebra this spring and we are so excited, we're going to go to the rainforests in PR and try to do some scubadiving in culebra. the only problem is, we don't know if that can happen, as none of us are certified and we don't know if any places around there even instruct or assist or even rent scuba gear. on the other hand, i know a bit of spanish so i'm pretty excited!

Any tips about the scuba diving bit? thanks=)

[earlhoward]

@Lighthouse713 Hey there! Sounds like a great trip!!!

Check out Culebra Divers. They offered discovery dives which don't require certification a few years back. I was supposed to do it, biut ended up having too much fun beaching and off-shore snorkeling.

My other bite of advice is to avoid the ferry to Culebra, if possible. But, if you are taking it, make sure you are the 2 hours before the first one leaves or take the one that leaves next.

[earlhoward]

@Lighthouse713 The crowds for the ferry to Culebra are huge and getting bigger. And, if it's a local holiday, you could encounter busloads of 200 school kids heading over on limited seats.

[Lighthouse713]

wow thank you so much, i'll be sure to keep all that in mind.

[MissJenni2642]

five stars! I am taking my son to PR lest year. We certainly will be going to Culebra. I hope you dont mind if I contact you to get more info on the island and ferry info.

[earlhoward]

Thanks!!! No, please contact me -- I have some tips for you about the ferry. (It's really getting harder to get on the first ferry.)

[MrJavierpr]

eh estado en culebra 2 veces y en flamenco es una belleza esa isla, mejor aun de noche,eso es, esta es mi isla bella, lindo video mano.

[H2ODaniel]

wow that was a beautiful video,

i didn't get to go to culebra when i went

but im moving to puerto rico this December

so i think i'll have plenty o time to go =]

[earlhoward]

Thank you!!! Wow, I'm jealous!!! Enjoy your new life in paradise and live everyday like you're on vacation!! Don't get too used to things that you don't want to drive a bit (or take a ferry). You will be enchanted with Culebra!

[Fuzbutter]

Gracias. Que bien hiciste con este video. Mi esposa es de Vieques. Espero que usted pone mas videos como este.

[earlhoward]

Muchas gracias!!!

[Myrnita1]

ESTA BRUTAL

[earlhoward]

Muchas gracias!

[mjdos98]

I love your video. I've been to Culebra 3 years in a row and I miss it from the second the plane takes off. Thanks for the pick-me-ups via this video!  We always relax so much we forget to take any video!

[earlhoward]

I can so relate to your feelings! I just got back, and although I didn't set foot on Culebra, other than Dakity Reef and Playa Flamenco (we boated in twice), I still have some great HD footage of the bay, reef and water fothcoming. Enjoy your return!!

[ariels36]

Just a question..what camera were you using? The underwater images look so cool.

[earlhoward]

Hey thank you so much! This one was captured with a Sony DVD-DCR405 (I think that's the model).  It a DVD camera and had pretty nice resolution.

[earlhoward]

I got an HD Sony for this last trip. I've posted a few, including the cowfish at Flamenco. Once I get busy, I'll make some new videos of the latest snorkeling at Flamenco.

I've always enjoyed snorkeling there, thought it to be decent. This time I was blown away, came in by catamaran and snorkeled in the area that would be to the extreme if entering from the parking area. AM AMAZING snorkeling. I saw and captured on video a moray eel -- until it jumped out of the reef at me! jajaja!

[StarIightFTW]

voy para flamenco en julio 9 ! :D

[angel607]

this video is so beautiful. i loved the under water part with the fish swimming around.

[earlhoward]

Thanks VERY much!!

We're heading back to PR and Vieques this time in a few days! I have a new HD camera and hope the underwater stuff gets better!

[ariels36]

Man Vieques it's the best...go to red beach and blue beach. Have a nice trip...

[earlhoward]

Thanks Ariel! Red Beach was closed, but we spent most of the day at Blue Beach and the little beaches nearby! And the other day we spent most of it on Playa Negrita, the little black sand beach on an island full of white sand beaches. BOTH WERE AMAZING! What a contrast.

[ariels36]

Man, I'm so glad you had a good time, hope you came back soon!!

[earlhoward]

Oh man, I start planning my return as soon as I reluctantly come back!! Next trip will be #6! I'd like to see the Central American Games next year!

[Nilsa2003]

todo es bonito aca, la playa flamenco es preciosa... el dingy dock es e mejor rest. que hay, despues le sigue mamasita's guest house es bien lindo...

[arieln]

mas bella no puede ser? voy a viajar en marzo, me gustaria contactarte para que me sugieras lo mejor de alli, saludos desde argentina

[earlhoward]

¡Seríamos felices compartir nuestro conocimiento de este lugar precioso! Disfrute de sus viajes a Culebra.

[Nilsa2003]

mi bella isla de Culebra vivo aqui, es un paraiso

[arieln]

increible!!!!!!

[arieln]

no quieres que nos comuniquemos por msn? o skype? besotes

[earlhoward]

También sugiero el Villa Fulladosa para el lado de bahía económico agradable accomodations. Alquiler de Carlos Jeep o Scooter Culebra para transporte.

¡Para el desayuno, la "Pan Bakery" es la mejor!

Playas: Sí, usted DEBE ir al Playa Flamenco y tratar de visitar la Playa Zoni también.

[gtelecaster]

What is the name of the group that does the soundtrack? Que is el nombre de la grupo de la musica?

[earlhoward]

Los Cafres!

[m10secondcar]

donde es mejor vieques o culebra?

se puede llevar carro por ferry a las islas? si,si cuanto cuesta?

y si no se puede llevar carro,se puede rentar en las islas?

[earlhoward]

Both are wonderful and unique. Culebra can be explored in a little less time. But each is worth seeing.

Almost all rental car agencies forbid taking cars from Puerto Rico on the ferry to the little islands. Even if you find an agency that will allow you to take the car off Puerto Rico, the residents have priority for the car ferry and you can be bumped off with no notice.

[earlhoward]

But, there are many rental car agenices on both Culebra and Vieques. Rent a JEEP for the rough roads! On Culebra, Carlos Jeep Rental is the best.

You can also rent a scooter!

Please forgive the bad translation!

[earlhoward]

Ambos son maravillosos y únicos. Culebra se puede explorar en un poco menos tiempo. Pero cada uno vale el ver. Casi todas las agencias del coche de alquiler prohíben llevar los coches de Puerto Rico en el transbordador las pequeñas islas. Incluso si usted encuentra una agencia que permita que usted tome el coche de Puerto Rico, los residentes tienen prioridad para el transbordador de coche y usted puede ser topado apagado sin aviso.

[earlhoward]

Pero, hay muchos agenices del coche de alquiler en Culebra y Vieques. ¡Alquile un JEEP para los caminos ásperos! En Culebra, el alquiler del jeep de Carlos es el mejor. ¡Usted puede también alquilar una vespa! ¡Perdone por favor la mala traducción!

[Spyro2064]

you have a water proof camara cool how mutch did it cost? oh and btw i live in Puerto Rico

[earlhoward]

I have the Sony Marine pak for most handycams. It's under $200. I've used it all over PR and it works great.

See you in June!

[vinuel311]

Flamenco esta brutal, pero si quieren hacer snorkeling hay varios spots mas en la isla...Zuni Beach, Melones y los islotes de Culebrita y Tortuga...esos sitios estan brutales...me gustan mas pq va menos gente, practicamente la playa es para uno :)

[Yarie89]

El mejor lugar del mundo.

[alanlange]

Thank you for getting back to me regarding the music you used.

[alanlange]

can someone tell me the name of this song and artist? Thx.

[earlhoward]

Bastará by Los Cafres.

:)

[xavierid]

Mi lugar preferido en todo el mundo, gente amable y gratos recuerdos, no puedo esperar a volver!!!!

[DJ12Ema]

mano le kedo bueno el video y la cancion,culebra es preciosa! pero deven mejorar las facilidades de flamenco y darle mejor promocion a su turismo!

[LilCeasar19]

Culebra!! Puedo decir que agradecemos a todos y cada uno de los visitantes que pasan por la isla. Soy residente alli y me algra compartir la belleza que ofrece mi isla con todo aquel que sabe apreciar.

[AnthonyPR1990]

ahiii yo vivo en juana diaz pero me paso en ponce i nunca e tenido la oportnidad de ir a esa playa :'( estoy loco de ir.

[eox555]

chevere mano, buenos recuerdos de culebra !! hace tiempo que no voy pa aya !!

[AnthonyPR1990]

lol por lo menos as ido yo no e ido nunca.

[machosd]

La verdad que Culebra es un excelente destino. Al igual que Vieques.

Lastima que el gobierno (Federal o Estatal) no haya trabajado en dar una mayor promocion y una mejor via de transporte para visitar estas bellas islas.

El turismo ecologico y sustentable seria muy saludable para Puerto Rico y las comunidades de Culebra y Vieques

Boricuas cuiden y valoren estos tesoros.

[bodegaeuropa]

@machosd .. Tengo 25 años de edad y he vivido en Puerto Rico toda mi vida. He ido a Culebra desde bebe prácticamente. Lo más que me gusta de Culebra es la privacidad, paz y tranquilidad que se vive allí. Es un paraíso congelado en el tiempo y muy bien conservado. Sería un grave, exorbitante e imponente error hacer la isla más accesible.

[bodegaeuropa]

@machosd Si haces más accesible al publica la isla de Culebra estas sentenciando a muerta sus bellas playas ya que los títeres las inundaran de basura , música alta y peleas. Lo más lindo que tiene la playa de Flamenco es la privacidad y tranquilidad aparte de su perfecta arena y agua.

[MSSWEET35I]

I envy you. I'm sure you had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing beautiful Puerto Rico.