10 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S.

Paseo de la Princesa and Sitio Histórico de San Juan are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and Luquillo Beach. Change things up with a short trip to El Yunque Rain Forest in El Yunque National Forest (about 1h 10 min away). It doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Old San Juan and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Metropolitana Basilica de San Juan Bautista.

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New York City, USA to San Juan is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to San Juan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in September: high temperatures in San Juan hover around 90°F and lows are around 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Isla de Vieques.

For sixty years until 2003, most of the Isla de Vieques was closed off to the public, with the US Navy using the island's beaches and surrounding waters for drills and testing of new military machinery, such as bombs.

On the 14th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Fortin Conde de Mirasol Museum and then contemplate the waterfront views at Sun Bay Beach.

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You can fly from San Juan to Isla de Vieques in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle and ferry. In September, daytime highs in Isla de Vieques are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Culebra.

With much of Culebra a nature refuge, the tropical island has been protected from overdevelopment, chain hotels, and the cruise set.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): visit a coastal fixture at Culebrita Lighthouse and then enjoy the sand and surf at Flamenco Beach. On the 16th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Playa Punta Soldado Beach, stroll through Zoni Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Brava Beach.

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Getting from Isla de Vieques to Culebra by combination of car and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In September in Culebra, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 79°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel to Ponce.

Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Isla de Caja de Muertos and then take in the waterfront at La Guancha. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Mon): explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte de Ponce, then examine the collection at Parque de Bombas, then take an in-depth tour of Ponce History Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe.

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You can do a combination of ferry and car from Culebra to Ponce in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, and car. September in Ponce sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 76°F at night. On the 19th (Tue), you're off to home.