Culebra National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge extends across 1,450 acres of land, encompassing wetlands, mangroves, and several outlying islands of the Culebra archipelago.

President Theodore Roosevelt designated parts of Culebra as a wildlife reserve in 1909, with the U.S. Navy managing the territory for military operations until 1976.

More than 50,000 seabirds from 13 different species make the refuge their breeding ground each year, particularly on Peninsula Flamenco.

Access to the refuge requires transportation by water taxi or private boat, with visitor entry restricted to Cayo Luis Peña and Culebrita islands.

The protected area includes Monte Resaca, the highest point in Culebra, along with three sea turtle species nesting on the refuge beaches.

Location: Puerto Rico

Website: https://fws.gov/caribbean/refuges/culebra

GPS coordinates: 18.33829,-65.25793

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:00