Getting to Flamenco Beach, Culebra; The Best Beach in the World

How to get to the Fantastic Playa Flamenco

Flamenco Beach is a hidden gem tucked away on Puerto Rico’s outlying island, Culebra. It is an ocean side paradise with no equal. But getting there isn’t as simple as other Puerto Rican beaches. Here’s my guide to getting to the magnificent beach, and everything you need to know to prepare yourself for it.

Getting to Culebra

Similar to going to Vieques island, getting to Culebra comes with a few options. You can either catch a flight over or choose the ferry (once again). The decision is based off whether you have more time or money to spend. We rented a car from San Juan, and drove to the ferry terminal in Ceiba. It took an hour and a half to get there, but allow some extra time for traffic. The ferry ride took us about 45mins until we arrived at the beautiful island.

Reserving Ferry Tickets to Culebra

It’s possible to buy tickets at the ferry terminal, but there’s never a guarantee they won’t sell out. We were fortunate to visit on the off season in November so there were no crowds. But during peak travel season (usually summer months), there might be a a limited amount of space so either buy them way before your departure time…