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Nude Beaches on Culebra, Puerto Rico

By J.R. Adams -
Are there any nude beaches in Culebra? Many people wonder if there are any nude beaches on Culebra or if Flamenco beach has a nude sunbathing section.  The official answer is no.  There are no official nude beaches on the island of Culebra and Flamenco beach does not  have a nude section. With that being said, there are places that some people who sometimes sunbathe nude around the island of Culebra.  While sunbathing in the nude will get you in trouble on Flamenco beach and is not advised, there are many private areas that can be reached where sunbathing in the nude should not be a problem. One of these areas is near Playa Tamarindo .  Once you reach the beach, follow the sand to the rocky section.  On the other side is a somewhat private area where people have been known to sunbathe in the nude.  If the area is too busy, you can continue past the rocks and head further away from the crowds and find privacy.  One of the amazing things about Culebra is that there are many beaches fr
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Keep it Natural - Protecting Yourself and the Environment while Camping in Culebra

By J.R. Adams -
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Ok, I admit it. I am sometimes a bit of a Hippy chick. In fact, on my recent trip to Isla Culebra, a man at one of the kiosks even told me I looked like a Hippy. I wanted to ask him if that was a good thing or a bad thing. I didn’t get the chance however, as the kiosk owner began asking me questions about how I wanted my food. I decided to take it as a compliment. I really wouldn’t classify myself as a Hippy, per se, but there are a lot of things about me that may make someone wonder. I care about my body, my well-being, and the environment. And just because I was away from home, didn’t mean that I left those beliefs behind. There were a couple things that I was concerned about while camping. Those were staying clean and keeping the bugs off. I wanted to be sure to do this while also keeping things natural. You don’t have to be a Hippy to take care of yourself and the environment. With a few simple steps, you can have a great and safe camping trip! As you may al
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The Kiosks at Flamenco Beach

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When you arrive at Flamenco beach, you will immediately notice the cluster of food kiosks that are near the parking lot area.  These kiosks each sell a variety of foods, drinks, and sundries.  However, one thing that you may notice is that they are open rather sporadically.  Some of the various kiosks are listed below.    *** Tent City/Colmado Here you can rent camping equipment, including tents, air mattresses, and other gear if you did not bring your own.  A tent rents for $20 a night here.  Other gear is available, and prices may fluctuate depending on the time of year.  This kiosk also sells grocery items, such as bottled drinks, chips, candy, snorkeling gear, hammocks, body boards, hats, and the like.  If you inquire, the kiosk will make a hammock for you out of material and rope for around $25.  Flamenco Pizza The pizza kiosk at Flamenco beach was open rather sporadically.  Generally, this kiosk opens during lunch hours and when the beach area is busy.  T
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