25 days in Puerto Rico, Cuba & Mexico Itinerary
25 days in Puerto Rico, Cuba & Mexico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock trip planner
Start: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
— 4 nights
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Havana, Cuba
— 4 nights
Fly to Merida, Bus to Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza, Mexico
— 1 night
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Tulum, Mexico
— 4 nights
Drive to Calica, Ferry to Cozumel
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Cozumel, Mexico
— 2 nights
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
— 3 nights
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
— 2 nights
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Mexico City, Mexico
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End: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Walled City
Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S.Get a sense of the local culture at Museo de Arte de Ponce and Holocaust Memorial Monument. Escape the urban bustle at El Yunque Rain Forest and Luquillo Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Mini Boat Adventures (in Fajardo) and Casa Wiechers-Villaronga (in Ponce). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Old San Juan, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Metropolitana Basilica de San Juan Bautista, and steep yourself in history at Sitio Histórico de San Juan.
To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our San Juan planner.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to San Juan is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Havana.
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Rome of the Caribbean
Cuba's capital and major commercial center, Havana manages to be very old and very modern at the same time.Museum-lovers will get to explore Museu Nacional de Belas Artes de Cuba and Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion). Get some cultural insight at Malecón of Havana and Old Havana. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Christopher Columbus Cemetery (Cemetario de Colon), steep yourself in history at Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, make a trip to Plaza de la Catedral, and visit Iglesias de San Francisco de Paula.
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Traveling by flight from San Juan to Havana takes 8 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from San Juan to Havana is minus 1 hour. Traveling from San Juan in December, expect slightly colder with lows of 20°C in Havana. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Chichen Itza.
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Featuring the largest archeological site of the ancient Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza remains one of the most visited tourist destinations in Mexico.Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Cenote Ik kil, then explore the ancient world of Temple of the Bearded Man, then explore the ancient world of Chichen Itza, and finally delve into the distant past at The Ossuary.
To find where to stay and more tourist information, you can read our Chichen Itza online trip itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of flight and bus from Havana to Chichen Itza in 6.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Havana in December since evenings lows in Chichen Itza dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Tulum.
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The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.Your inner history buff will appreciate Tulum Archaeological Site and Cobá Zona Arqueológica Cobá. Get in touch with nature at Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret and Tulum Tower. Go for a jaunt from Tulum to Sian Ka'an to see Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Paradise Beach, Head underground at Cenote Car Wash, admire the striking features of Sfer IK, and look for gifts at Kaahal Home Tulum.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Tulum day trip tool.
Drive from Chichen Itza to Tulum in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Chichen Itza in December, expect Tulum to be a bit cooler, temps between 31°C and 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to Cozumel.
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Thanks to the island's outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling options, Cozumel tourism sector remains a major employer and the main source of income for this Caribbean getaway.Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then see the vivid underwater world at Palancar Reef. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Museo de la Isla de Cozumel and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chankanaab Reef.
To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cozumel trip itinerary maker tool.
Do a combination of car and ferry from Tulum to Cozumel in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In December in Cozumel, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Puerto Vallarta.
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Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.Visit Zona Romantica and Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe for their historical value. Step out of the city life by going to Swim with Dolphins and Skydive Vallarta. Next up on the itinerary: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, explore the striking landscape of Los Arcos, explore the world behind art at 4D Art Museum, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.
To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Puerto Vallarta trip planner.
You can fly from Cozumel to Puerto Vallarta in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Cabo San Lucas.
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One of Mexico's premier vacation spots, Cabo San Lucas lures pleasure seekers with its trendy restaurant scene, raucous nightlife, and, of course, picture-perfect beaches.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): view the masterpieces at Mi Casa Azul Art Gallery, explore the galleries of Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery, explore by horseback at Cuadra San Francisco, then take in the exciting artwork at La Turquesa Jewelry and Art, and finally fulfill a lifelong dream with Cabo Adventures. On your second day here, push the limits with an extreme tour and then take in the dramatic natural features at El Arco de Cabo San Lucas.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Cabo San Lucas sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Puerto Vallarta to Cabo San Lucas takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Cabo San Lucas is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Puerto Vallarta, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cabo San Lucas, ranging from highs of 29°C to lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Mexico City.
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City of Palaces
Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.Step out of the city life by going to Bosque de Chapultepec and Ride MB. Popular historic sites such as Zocalo and Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mexico City: San Juan Teotihuacan (Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 & Palacio de Tepantitla). The adventure continues: learn more about the world around you at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo, delve into the distant past at Museo del Templo Mayor, and admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes.
For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Mexico City trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Cabo San Lucas to Mexico City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and car; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mexican Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Cabo San Lucas in December, expect Mexico City to be little chillier, temps between 26°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
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