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Zoní

One of the most amazing beach experiences you will have in Culebra is visiting Zoní Beach. Not only is it a gorgeous beach, but the drive there is full of surprises. Keep in mind that Zoní is on the Northeastern coast of  Culebra and it’s a 15 to 20-minute drive from Dewey, so you will need a bike or a car (public cars will take you  there, but you have to make arrangements beforehand). If you’re driving, slow down or you’ll miss some of  Culebra’s best sights and attractions.
On your way, stop by the Plaza Artesanal. You can enjoy the calmness and the view of Ensenada Honda, perfect for meditation or yoga. Afterwards, stop by the historic museum El Polvorín (open most Saturdays and Sundays) and get acquainted with Culebra’s history. Built  in 1905 by the US Navy, the museum houses pictures and documents  from the Navy’s occupation of Culebra, plus taíno archeological  artifacts. After learning Culebra’s history, enjoy the view from the road to Zoní Beach. Don’t forget to look out for the National Wildlife Refuge  (the road literally passes through it), and enjoy Culebra’s nature at its  best. While going up on the hills, a spectacular view of St. Thomas and Culebrita awaits you.
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Zoní Beach is as beautiful as Flamenco Beach in its white sands and clear waters. As opposed to Flamenco, it’s less populated, therefore peaceful. On the downside, it has no amenities, so you should pack some snacks  and beverages with you if you’re planning to spend a whole day there.  Remember to take your trash with you. Although there are trash bins at  the entrance of the beach, the garbage trucks have a hard time getting  there so bring a small trash bag and dispose of it once you’re near Dewey.
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Zoní offers different beach experiences for every visitor. If you enter the beach and go left, you’ll find yourself in large open area where you can sunbathe, play beach volleyball, soccer or beach tennis. If you go right, you’ll  find that the shore is usually shorter but you get the advantage of natural caves made up from the sea grape vines so you can find a spot of shade. If you are traveling with children, it is very important that you go in the water with them. Zoní’s water is deeper  than Flamenco’s and youcan expect some waves, especially in the winter months.
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While on the beach, be on the lookout for turtle nesting sites. Zoní is home to nesting areas for Leatherback and Hawksbill turtles. Although the nesting period is between April and June, you should always keep an eye out for cordoned areas with nesting  signs. If you see one of these areas, please do not walk over it or play around it. The sea turtles are an important  part of the area’s ecosystem.
Zoní is one of Culebra’s most quieter and beautiful beaches. It is an obvious alternative for people who want to  get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. On our next issue, we will review Punta Soldado, one of  the hottest snorkeling spots in Culebra.
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