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villa with wraparound balconies. It acts as the main building to a small complex that rents
out 33 self-catering apartments (leased out by many different brokers) with kitchen and
cable TV for between two and eight people. The setting is stunning, though you'll have to
stock up on provisions in Dewey, 2.5 miles away.
Tamarindo Estates
APARTMENTS $$
( 787-742-3343;
www.tamarindoestates.com
;
r $156-169; )
The
Tamarindo is Culebran to the core; rustic, isolated and set facing one of the Caribbean's
most serendipitous views, overlooking Cayo Luis Peña and a national wildlife refuge. Be-
ing Culebra, the accommodations - which comprise 12 self-contained cottages spread over
60 acres - are not New York luxury. Then again, you probably didn't come here to watch
Hollywood movies on a flat-screen TV. Nestled near the water's edge there's a pool and
restaurant, and remote Playa Tamarindo is a five-minute stroll down the road.
Flamenco Campground
PUBLIC CAMPGROUND $
( 787-742-0700;
www.flamencobeachcampground.com
; campsites $20; )
The
only place you can legally camp in Culebra is just feet from the paradisial Playa Flamenco.
Report to the office at the entrance and you will be assigned a spot. Six people maximum
per tent. There are outdoor showers with water available between 4pm and 7pm; bathrooms
are open 24/7. The campground's pretty safe and reservations aren't usually necessary.
Eating
Perhaps because of the high expat population, Culebra is very vegetarian-friendly - every
place has meat-free options or will make some if asked, and the markets even carry soy
milk. Be warned that some restaurants close or pare back their hours during the September
and October low season.
DEWEY
Homeless Dog Café
INTERNATIONAL $
( 939-452-9563; dishes $8-12; 4pm-2am Wed- Mon; )
No one's going to con-
fuse tiny Culebra for the amenity-rich island of Manhattan, but this food delivery service
(to anywhere on the island!) is a scrumptious luxury. Ask your accommodations for the
