7 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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 8th (Thu): examine the collection at Museo Histotico de Culebra and then kick back and relax at Flamenco Beach.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Culebra vacation trip planner.

Houston, USA to Culebra is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. While traveling from Houston, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Culebra, ranging from highs of 88°F to lows of 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to San Juan.

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Luquillo Beach and Pine Grove Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Old San Juan and San Juan National Historic Site. When in San Juan, make a side trip to see The El Yunque Rain Forest in El Yunque National Forest, approximately 56 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Museo De Arte De Puerto Rico, stroll through Parque de las Palomas, take an in-depth tour of Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, and stop by Puerto Rican Art & Crafts.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read San Juan vacation builder.

San Juan is very close to Culebra. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in June, and nighttime lows around 78°F. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.