Monte Resaca
Peak · CulebraNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
The highest hill of Culebra, a rough scramble through dry forest and huge boulders to a summit with views over the whole archipelago.
Score by profile
Hiking
81
Swimming
39
Family
25
Wildlife
88
Ratings
- Access3/5
Passable dirt road
- Ease2/5
- Scenery5/5
Spectacular or iconic
- Wildlife4/5
- Swimming1/5
No water, or not swimmable
- History & culture1/5
Nothing notable
- Tranquility5/5
Almost deserted
- Safety2/5
Tips
- The path is faint and rocky; go with someone who knows it.
- Bring plenty of water and avoid midday.
Getting to the island
Ferry~1 h 15 min
Ceiba ferry terminal – Culebra ferry terminal (Dewey)
Public ferry, few departures a day. Tickets online or at the terminal; sells out on weekends.
Run by Autoridad de Transporte Integrado (ATI) · Schedules and tickets
Small plane~30 min
San Juan airport (SJU) – Culebra airport (CPX)
Local airlines; also from Isla Grande (San Juan) and Ceiba.