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Tamarindo Beach

4.6 (24 reviews)

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Aaron E.

Another beach I. The top five I have ever been to. This is a huge snorkeling beach , although we didn't snorkel , we went to watch the sunset ,, so peaceful , lots and life and coral all over the beach ,, you could walk along that beach for days on end and see something new every 30 minutes

Black pebbly beach...
Julie F.

This beach is mainly for those who wish to snorkel or kayak. And there were quite a few groups of people doing so. There was a guy with a stand renting equipment $5 for a mask, $5 for a snorkel,& $5 for life presenter. There are no other facilities here. The beach is long, and narrow, and also covered with black pebbles and the water's edge is very rocky. Hard to walk here...and not the easiest place to just swim. On the other hand, it's the only beach on island that we've seen that has shells -- tons of them -- microscopic conchs, and bits of interesting coral pieces. And yes, there are some tamarind trees.

Playa Tamarindo
Maria T.

The beauty of some things can be very hard to capture in a photograph. This was certainly the case at Playa Tamarindo. While the place doesn't look too special from the surface, underwater is another story. The reefs at the Luis Peña Chanel natural reserve are filled with life, visible from the surface due to the water's natural clear state. While snorkeling, I came across tons of different species of colorful, beautiful fishes, sea urchins, polyps, octopus, and even a shy sea turtle, peeking from its shell. What an experience! I definitely felt like I was swimming in a life size (but much more beautiful) aquarium. I wish I were able to bring an underwater camera to capture the beauty of life on the reef. It's a great spot for snorkeling, and the best part is that you don't have to be in deep water. It's perfect for families too. What an experience! A helpful tip is that if you don't want to pay for an expensive tour, rent snorkeling gear from the shop right across the ferry. It is very affordable at $15 per day for a mask and fins, and $22/day for a mask, fine, and a vest.

maze coral
Paul L.

Went snorkeling off this beach as part of a tour and it was amazing! The guide said there are ten sea turtles near this beach (which are by the way, endangered), and we got to see two of them. There are also sting rays and amazing coral. Check out my pictures. We went here as part of the Aquafari Culebra tour with Kayak Puerto Rico and I recommend this unless you are into exploring yourself. This would be an amazing place to scuba. BRING: sun block swimming suit towel hat sun glasses towel change of clothes camera (underwater one preferable) PROVIDED (if you go with the tour group): snorkel gear swimming fins flotation device

Deisi G.

This is a hidden gem in culebra, one of the locals recommend for us to go on our way to flamenco beach. This place is great for snorkeling, water is clear, you can see the fish and turtles. It's not crowded here bc it's somewhat hidden. You have to bring your own stuff because there's nothing there for your to rent, no one selling anything, not even a bathroom. No amenities. Definitely worth going

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Wow!!! It don't get better than this, beautiful water , great snorkeling, peaceful, and clean, easy to get to.

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Swam with sea turtles here and had the entire beach to ourselves. Paradise.

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Great spot to watch the sunset/ and Pelican's feeding from the northside of the point.

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Culebrita Beach - They have directions signs with the estimate time to each location

Culebrita Beach

5.0(6 reviews)
9.5 km

One of the most beautiful beaches that I've been too! Water was so crystal clear and a must to get…read morea picture with the tank

Culebrita is an uninhabited island off Culebra's east coast. It is a very beautiful island with…read moreeven more beautiful beaches. It has two main beaches, Tortuga Beach and Playa del Sur (South Beach). Tortuga Beach is by far the more popular beach. Many consider it to be Puerto Rico's best beach. I love Flamenco Beach, but I won't argue with Tortuga's beauty. It also has a natural pool. Playa del Sur is great in its own right. It is smaller and has less beach, but I find it has better snorkeling. It is also more secluded and quieter. Tortuga Beach's biggest problem is it is so popular it can get too crowded. Unless, you have no other option, I would say suggest avoiding this beach on the weekends and holidays. It becomes a marina, so many boats. That also means somebody is more than likely to fill the air with music blasting from their stereos. Their inner dj fills them with the need to make sure everybody on the beach knows what they are jamming. If you are interested in sampling both beaches, there is a trail that crosses the middle of the island d and connects both. I believe it is takes 15-20 min. Another hike I strongly recommend is the hike to see the ruins of the old lighthouse. It takes about 15-20 min and is an easy hike. Best to wear shoes or sandals that aren't flip flops. But if flip flops are all you have then it's fine. My wife hiked it in flip flops. You will notice a dried up lake in the middle of the island. The view from the top is spectacular. There is the lighthouse itself, but the real prize is the view. You can see the whole island and beyond. Breathtaking. There is Cayo Norte, a smaller island, to the north, and some other tiny island's. To the west is Culebra, maybe even Vieques on a clear day. South is the open sea, and to the east, on a clear day, you can see St. Thomas. Excellent photo and selfie ops. As you cross the middle of the island, on either hike, you might hear or see goats or deer. Culebrita is a must visit of you are staying a couple of days in Culebra. The only way to get there is by boat. If you don't own one or have friend that does, you can always male a reservation with a water taxi service or charter an excursion. There are a couple that offer rides to Culebrita, and other places such as Cayo Luis Peña (great for snorkeling). H20 Water Taxi, Cato Norte Water Taxi, and blue Water Excursions are some examples. The each have a Facebook page with more info, as well a a Yelp page. You can always ask local businesses about other services and/or their recommendations.

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Culebrita Beach - Other business he has renting bikes. Don't trust anyone with that phone number all those businesses are his.

Other business he has renting bikes. Don't trust anyone with that phone number all those businesses are his.

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Cayo Luis Peña - The route (Playa de CoreyG is on the "left")

Cayo Luis Peña

5.0(2 reviews)
2.0 km

I hadn't been here in while. I don't know why because the beach here is very nice. It was Easter…read moreweekend yet the beach wasn't crowded (most people were at Culebrita or Flamenco). There were a few boats but it was very chill and relaxed. I was with my family, uncle, and a cousin and his family and some friends. We didn't bring any snorkeling gear and I forgot my GoPro so no underwater pics. Next time.

It's almost a certainty, but if you list the top 5 beaches in the world, one of them will always be…read moreCulebra's Flamenco Beach, BUT..... . . . I found a beach that's EVEN BETTER: Playa de CoreyG (I proclaimed it with this name since it appears to be a nameless beach) What do you think of when thinking of the lovely Flamenco Beach? o White soft sand o Crystal clear waters o Warm comforting water o Peace These are all great and good, BUT y'know what? Playa de CoreyG is even BETTER---because it has all of this x10! This beach is TOPS in my book because of its seclusion. The beach is just off the small island of Culebra on the even smaller island Cayo Luis Pena. The only way to get to this beach is by taking a boat (I kayaked) from Culebra, and going to the other side of the island (it's less than a mile away.) On the other side of Luis Pena, you will round the corner and find one small sandy nameless cove. Go past this one and go to the next cove. This beach is a bit bigger. Ride a few waves in and you will be at the world's BEST beach: Playa de CoreyG. The beach isn't very wide, but there's more than enough room to lay down your towel and soak some rays, read a book, or take a nap (don't forget sunscreen!). I spent a few hours here. While here, I was followed by another couple. They dropped off their kayak and did some snorkeling. The water is magnificent--super clear & the sand is nice and soft with very little rocks to worry about. There are views of even smaller islands off to the north/west. This is what I imagine Flamenco Beach was like before it became discovered, touted, & touristy. I should have stayed longer, but I wanted to circumnavigate around Luis Pena to get back (BIG MISTAKE). First off, paddling around the rest of the island is long! Secondly, when you get on the other side of the island you run into some rough seas (wind & waves will pound you.) Two & a half hours later and 10 blisters on my hand, I made it back to Culebra. In hindsight, I should have just stayed on my beach longer and went back the short route. It's OK. I will be back. My beach beckons.

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Villa Flamenco Beach

Villa Flamenco Beach

4.0(4 reviews)
1.1 km

Ahhhhmazing!!!! What a beautiful place to unwind…read more Steps to the most serene, private beach on the island! Juan was the most gracious host with the best one liners! We will be back!!

My family and I stayed at Villa Flamenco Beach for 3 nights and it was a dream. It was so…read moreunbelievably beautiful to stay in a beachfront property on Flamenco Beach!! Also, the price was very reasonable for what you are getting. The room was comfortable and we loved that we had a kitchen to cook in. We went to the local grocery store to get food and prepared it in the kitchen. We also loved that there was no TV in our room because we never watch TV on vacation since it reminds us of being back home and it wastes the trip away. lol :) We loved that they also provide beach towels, aside from the bath towels. My daughters enjoyed swinging in the hammock in the front of the property. Juan greeted us personally and showed us around when we first arrived, and we felt very safe staying here. The property feels very private and quiet. It is away from the public beach entrance side of Flamenco Beach which is nice because the beach in front of this property doesn't get so crowded. While staying at Culebra we took a water taxi to Culebrita Island for a half-day trip, and that was breathtaking and a must-do. Staying at Villa Flamenco Beach was a wonderful peaceful retreat away from city-life and we loved every minute!! The location can't be beat! We HIGHLY recommend Villa Flamenco Beach to anyone. It is a gem!

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Villa Flamenco Beach - The view was okay.

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Tamarindo Beach - beaches - Updated May 2026

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