11 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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.

Isla de Vieques is known for nature, beaches, adventure, sightseeing, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Sun Bay, enjoy the sand and surf at Navio Beach, take in the waterfront at Malecon, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Media Luna Beach.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Isla de Vieques vacation planner.

El Paso, USA to Isla de Vieques is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is 3 hours. Traveling from El Paso in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Isla de Vieques, with lows around 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel to Culebra.

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

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): stroll through Playa Punta Soldado Beach and then kick back and relax at Flamenco Beach. On the next day, step off the mainland to explore Culebrita Island, enjoy the sand and surf at Zoni Beach, and then stop by Zinkowski Art Studio.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Culebra vacation builder.

Culebra is just a stone's throw from Isla de Vieques. In May in Culebra, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to San Juan.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Juan: El Yunque National Forest (The El Yunque Rain Forest & Luquillo Beach). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Old San Juan, look for gifts at Puerto Rican Art & Crafts, get engrossed in the history at Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, and shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our San Juan tour planner.

San Juan is just a short distance from Culebra. In June, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 78°F. On the 5th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.