9 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

Set back from the busy coast, Palmer has a charming, hidden-away atmosphere.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Palmer: San Juan (Catedral Metropolitana Basilica de San Juan Bautista, Sitio Histórico de San Juan, &more). Make the 18th (Fri) an awe-inspiring day at El Yunque Rain Forest. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Luquillo Beach and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Palm Springs, USA to Palmer is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Traveling from Palm Springs in August, expect nights in Palmer to be about the same, around 79°F, while days are slightly colder, around 88°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (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 23rd (Wed): kick back and relax at Playa Punta Soldado Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Flamenco Beach. On your second day here, head off the coast to Culebrita Island and then stroll through Zoni Beach.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Palmer to Culebra takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight. In August, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.