Is Flamenco Beach worth the hype? Full Review
Flamenco Beach, located on the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With its crystal-clear waters, white sand, and picturesque views, it's no surprise that it has become a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world. In this article, we'll explore everything you need to know about Flamenco Beach, including its history, location, and what makes it such a unique and special place to visit.
History of Flamenco Beach
Flamenco Beach has a rich history that dates back to World War II when the island of Culebra was used as a military training ground by the US Navy. During this time, Flamenco Beach was used as a place to practice amphibious landings, and remnants of the military occupation can still be seen on the beach today in the form of old tanks and bunkers.
After the Navy left Culebra in the 1970s, the island was turned over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which designated it a wildlife refuge. Since then, the island has become a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters.
Location and Getting There
Flamenco Beach is located on the island of Culebra, which is part of Puerto Rico's archipelago. Culebra is a small island, only 20 square miles in size, located off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. The island can be reached by ferry from the town of Fajardo on the mainland, which is about an hour and a half drive from San Juan.
Ferries depart several times a day, and the trip takes about an hour. Once you arrive on Culebra, you can take a taxi to Flamenco Beach, which is located on the northwest side of the island. Taxis are readily available and can be found at the ferry terminal.
What Makes Flamenco Beach Unique
There are many things that make Flamenco Beach a unique and special place to visit. First and foremost, its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches are unparalleled in their beauty. The beach is surrounded by natural vegetation, including palm trees and mangroves, which provide shade and a habitat for a variety of birds and animals.
One of the most unique features of Flamenco Beach is the old tanks and bunkers that were left behind by the US Navy. These rusted relics of the military occupation have become a popular attraction for visitors and provide a unique backdrop for photos.
Flamenco Beach is also home to a number of amenities that make it a convenient destination for tourists. There are several food stands and vendors selling refreshments and souvenirs, as well as bathrooms and changing rooms for visitors. There are also picnic tables and grills available for visitors to use, making it a popular spot for family gatherings and barbecues.
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I was in culebra 2 weeks ago and my experience was completely different. We took the ferry from Ceiba at 3:30am because it was the only one available. Once we arrived to the island, there were cabs there waiting to take us to the beach. We arrived to Culebra at 5am, we got to the beach in about 15 mins or so. It was still a little dark and it was going to begin to get bright. We headed to the beach, no one around, just very few people that took the ferry with us. We saw the sun rise in Culebra, we took some analyzing photos. The beach was clean, with no sea grass, the waves were smoother, the water was much more clam than in your video. The beautify of this beach, blew my mind. It was dream to for me to go there. Culebra was the high light of my trip to Puerto Rico. ❤
Omg you guys are best thank u so much for this video
@Livingtheglobe
Ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
Awesome! We are heading there soon and this video was a PERFECT guide for us! Can't wait to check it out in person now :)
@Livingtheglobe
4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!❤️ enjoy
I've been there and it is one of the most beautiful beach I've ever seen. It is very isolated (bring water and food), in a remote part of the island. Quiet, peaceful and the water is powder blue.
@Livingtheglobe
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for always being so informative and honest in your opinions! Happy you are in Puerto Rico. Do try the West Region one day Many historical sites & lovely beaches
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Hi, RebTor! Thank you so much for your support ❤️❤️❤️❤️ yes, we love PR and can not wait to come back 😃
We took the dirt road! Don't take it if you don't have a Jeep!! But if you do, the beach is private and the snorkeling is cool!
Thanks for the beach review !
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@laurthel450
3 ай бұрын
@@Livingtheglobedo they have taxi going through there? Thank you
Nice video 🇵🇷😎🙌
@Livingtheglobe
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Love Puerto Rico
@Livingtheglobe
3 ай бұрын
🫶🏼
I followed your recommendations for O'ahu ( We stayed at the Queen Kapi'Olani) 🌈!! I trust you guys 100 percent and so off to Flamenco Beach we go!💙💚♥️ 11:33
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Enjoy♥️♥️let us know how it goes
@bmoneybby
5 ай бұрын
Did you make it there? How was it!?
You also went there in February so you wont see people since most work and go to school during this time of year aaaaand Feb is usually the coldest month so it might feel like a Cali’s summers. Now in Summer time its a whole other story, that beach gets paaaacked. Culebra is also extremely small, the reason why there aren’t many locals there and people usually take the Ferry from mainland and back the same day you will not find fancy stuff. You will have the local food shops by the beach. If you are looking for something less natural and secluded from civilization, you can go to Viequez; more population (since its a bigger island), fancy hotels and more local shops. And it was also home base for Navy for a long time. I believe the Navy left Culebra before leaving Viequez.
Awesome guys...Thanks! 👌 ❤
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, hun 🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘
You guys make every beach look beautiful. ❤🏝️
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣thank you
Sooo good! Thanks
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
Correction, it is not Famingo but FLAMENCO beach.
@Livingtheglobe
7 ай бұрын
Miss type sorry.
@emilyramos9461
6 ай бұрын
Exactly the name is FLAMENCO beach not Flamingo
Look this color ufff
Guys remember Culebrita
Beautiful beach, but no Hawaii. My whole family loves all your Hawaii videos and hope you two will do more of them. You guys are also very fun to watch. Thank you!
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😃😃😃 one day 🙏❤️
@gabrielavergne3734
9 ай бұрын
Lived in Hawaii for 3 years and in my opinion Puerto Rico is way better.
@chermontro
4 ай бұрын
I wonder why the opinion Hawaii is better?
They said more negative then positive things, so I don't understand why it would be approved!?
@Livingtheglobe
Жыл бұрын
Because it was based on the time we were there. Waves, seaweed’s etc.
Flamenco does not mean Flamingo (the animal). Flamenco is a Spanish dance.
@Livingtheglobe
9 ай бұрын
we were told it's because there used to be flamingos there...
@bmoneybby
5 ай бұрын
Haha
@Koky1111
Ай бұрын
Flamenco es el pájaro en Español,Flamingo es en Inglés.
@Koky1111
Ай бұрын
Estas completamente equivocado,flamingo in Spanish is Flamenco.
Flamenco, not flamingo beach.
@Livingtheglobe
5 ай бұрын
Its a translation
Not the best of the world ,one of them.
@Livingtheglobe
4 ай бұрын
Yes
Friend sorry,if you call that the most beautiful beach in the world,them you have not been in Bahamas,or better than Bahamas Cuba,varadero beach in Cuba miles and miles of the more beautiful water and sand in the Whole world.
@Livingtheglobe
Ай бұрын
It was not our rating. Google it
@tonyortiz5312
Ай бұрын
Clearly you haven’t been to PR!
@Livingtheglobe
Ай бұрын
@tonyortiz5312 clearly you haven’t watched you KZread channel 🤔
@tonyortiz5312
Ай бұрын
@@Livingtheglobe Next when you try to clap back to someone. Make sure that you can compose a coherent sentence.
@annetteostolaza5010
Ай бұрын
Los cubanos siempre queriéndose hacer los mejores 😅😅😅🙄😒🥱