10 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction and one of the oldest in the Americas.

Take a break from the city and head to El Yunque Rain Forest and Luquillo Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Paseo de la Princesa and Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old San Juan and steep yourself in history at Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista.

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New York City, USA to San Juan is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time is 1 hour. In September, San Juan is a bit warmer than New York City - with highs of 90°F and lows of 78°F. Cap off 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 Museo El Fortin de Conde Mirasol and then enjoy the sand and surf 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 taxi and flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, car, and flight; or 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.