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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): head off the coast to Culebrita Island, stroll through Zoni Beach, and then look for gifts at Zinkowski Art Studio. On the next day, kick back and relax at Playa Punta Soldado Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Flamenco Beach.

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San Francisco, USA to Culebra is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from San Francisco to Culebra due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in December; daily highs in Culebra reach °F and lows reach °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel to San Juan.

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

Get out of town with these interesting San Juan side-trips: Luquillo Beach (in Luquillo) and El Yunque Rain Forest (in El Yunque National Forest). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Sitio Histórico de San Juan, look for gifts at Spicy Caribbee, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico.

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Traveling by flight from Culebra to San Juan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and shuttle. In December in San Juan, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. On the 11th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.