10 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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

Explore San Juan's surroundings by going to El Yunque Rain Forest (in El Yunque National Forest), Luquillo Beach (in Luquillo) and Museo de Arte de Ponce (in Ponce). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitio Histórico de San Juan, wander the streets of Old San Juan, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the San Juan online day trip planner.

New York City, USA to San Juan is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to San Juan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from New York City in December: high temperatures in San Juan hover around 85°F and lows are around 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to 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 17th (Thu): step off the mainland to explore Culebrita Island and then enjoy the sand and surf at Zoni Beach. On the 18th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sea views from Culebrita Lighthouse and then kick back and relax at Flamenco Beach.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Culebra day trip planning tool.

You can fly from San Juan to Culebra in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle and ferry. In December, daytime highs in Culebra are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.