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old-fashioned VW van - just like that! Next to Dinghy Dock, Culebra Bike Shop (
787-742-0589; www.culebrabikeshop.com ; Calle Fulladoza) offers identical prices and
delivery, and has a few child-seats available.
Surfing
The island's not known for great waves, but you can sometimes catch some action at Carlos
Rosario, Zoni and Punta Soldado. Culebra Bike Shop rents boogie boards for $7 per day.
Hiking
Rejoice! The island is your oyster. The 2.5-mile hike from Dewey to Playa Flamenco is
along a paved road with some inclines, but the destination is idyllic. You can veer off to
Playa Tamarindo from a junction just before the lagoon. Playa Carlos Rosario is reached
via a trail that starts at the west end of Playa Flamenco. The hike to Playa Brava begins at
the end of a back road that cuts north from Rte 250 just past the graveyard. The trail rises to
a ridge and then drops to the beach via thick bushes. The toughest hike on the island is the
rough trail to Playa Resaca that traverses the eponymous mountain. The trailhead is about
2 miles from Dewey.
Sleeping
In addition to guesthouses, inns and hotels, Culebra has an excellent selection of rental
properties of all shapes and sizes dotted around the island. Culebra Vacation Planners
( 787-742-3112, 866-285-3272; www.culebravacationplanners.com ) can fix you up
with some stunners, and travelers with disabilities or special needs can also be catered for.
It lists basic rooms for under $100 and mansions with views of the British Virgin Islands
for up to $750 per night.
DEWEY
Palmetto Guesthouse GUESTHOUSE $$
( 787-742-0257; www.palmettoculebra.com ; r $95-115; ) Run by two
ex-Peace Corps volunteers from New England, this business is a super-friendly and ac-
commodating escape. Five guest rooms have the run of two kitchens, a deck, a handy book
exchange and a sporty magazine pile. Situated not far from the airport, it's a 10- minute
stroll to Dewey - the perfect distance for walking off a hearty dinner. Snorkel gear, beach
 
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