Culebra National Wildlife Refuge Park
Wildlife refuge protecting seabirds and sea turtle habitats
Covering islands and reefs off Culebra, Puerto Rico, the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge protects seabird nesting sites, coral and turtle habitat; visitors come for beaches, snorkeling, birdwatching and boat trips to offshore cays.
Culebra National Wildlife Refuge at a Glance#
Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/culebra
Admission: Refuge entry to beaches is generally free; boat/ferry fees apply for transport to Culebra
How to Get to Culebra National Wildlife Refuge#
Access to Culebra is by ferry from Ceiba (book in advance) or by small commercial flights from San Juan (Isla Grande Airport). From the Culebra ferry terminal or airport, local taxis and shuttles provide transport to refuge beaches and trails.
Tips for Visiting Culebra National Wildlife Refuge#
- Ferries to Culebra depart from Ceiba (Puerto Rico) - book tickets in advance during high season and holidays.
- Rent a small skiff or use licensed taxis on Culebra to reach remote refuge beaches; Flamenco Beach is busiest but not all refuge landings are public.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen and respect nesting areas - the refuge protects sea turtles and seabird colonies.
Best Time to Visit Culebra National Wildlife Refuge#
December-April for clearer water and calmer seas; shoulder seasons are warmer but wetter.
Weather & Climate near Culebra National Wildlife Refuge#
Culebra National Wildlife Refuge's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1095 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 21° - 28° | 25° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 21° - 28° | 25° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 70 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 108 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 138 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 133 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 129 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
