Culebra, a.k.a., Snake Island, is still a sleepy little speck, just a hop from the mainland of Puerto Rico, where fine white sand beaches, coral reefs and friendly smiles abound. Go for the snorkeling ...

Beautiful and relatively undeveloped, the island of Culebra provides a welcome respite. And because the author was willing to take the trails less travelled, she was able to go from one serene setting ...

Culebra, Puerto Rico — The thrill of traversing the peaks and valleys of Culebra came to an abrupt halt when we found ourselves teetering at the top of a hill above a pristine beach called Playa Zoni.

CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO — Culebra, the pint-sized island-municipality 17 miles east of Puerto Rico’s mainland, is making a slow but steady comeback after being pummeled by Hurricane Maria six months ago.

To get to Culebra, about 17 miles east of mainland Puerto Rico, fly in a six- to sixteen-seater from San Juan ($60 one-way) or Ceiba ($30 to $35 one-way) on Air Flamenco or Vieques Air Link. The ferry ...

Cash only. Zaco’s Tacos, zacostacos.com: Tacos, burritos and more for less than $10. What to do • Culebra Snorkeling and Dive Center, culebrasnorkelingcenter.com: Offers kayak rentals ($40/day) and ...