8 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.

On the 5th (Tue), head off the coast to Culebrita Island, then kick back and relax at Zoni Beach, and then look for gifts at Zinkowski Art Studio. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Playa Punta Soldado Beach and then kick back and relax at Flamenco Beach.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Culebra itinerary maker.

San Francisco, USA to Culebra is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Culebra is 4 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in December, things will get much hotter in Culebra: highs are around 85°F and lows about 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to San Juan.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to El Yunque National Forest (The El Yunque Rain Forest & Luquillo Beach). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Old San Juan, look for gifts at Spicy Caribbee, get to know the fascinating history of San Juan National Historic Site, and skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the San Juan online itinerary creator.

San Juan is very close to Culebra. In December, daytime highs in San Juan are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. On the 11th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.