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Culebra, Puerto Rico

Culebra is a small island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. It belongs to Puerto Rico, and has a small airport with domestic service to the mainland and to Vieques.

Culebra's airport is served by Air Culebra from San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, and by Vieques Air Link from San Juan, Fajardo and Vieques.

Culebra is also a popular weekend touristic spot with Mainland Puerto Ricans, Americanss and residents of Vieques.

Like Vieques, Culebra has suffered bombings by the US Military, although to a much lesser extent. These military maneuvers ceased in 1975 when the navy moved exercises to Vieques.