10 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Puerto Rico planner
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El Yunque National Forest
— 1 night
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Culebra
— 1 night
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Isla de Vieques
— 2 nights
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San Juan
— 2 nights
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Rincon
— 3 nights
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El Yunque National Forest — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take in panoramic vistas at Yokahu Observation Tower and then admire the sheer force of Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls). Keep things going the next day: stroll through Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Jacksonville, USA to El Yunque National Forest is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Jacksonville in April, things will get somewhat warmer in El Yunque National Forest: highs are around 87°F and lows about 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Culebra.
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Culebra — 1 night

Little Island

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Tamarindo, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Zoni.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Culebra road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from El Yunque National Forest to Culebra takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in April, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Isla de Vieques.
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Isla de Vieques — 2 nights

Isla Nena

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, kick back and relax at Playa Caracas, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa La Chiva, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Pata Prieta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trot along with a tour on horseback, enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Media Luna, and finally kick back and relax at Playa Navio.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Isla de Vieques trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Culebra to Isla de Vieques takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In April, daytime highs in Isla de Vieques are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to San Juan.
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San Juan — 2 nights

Walled City

On the 7th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Ocean Park, then stroll the grounds of Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Paseo de la Princesa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Luquillo, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Balneario Luquillo.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the San Juan tour itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Isla de Vieques to San Juan in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and shuttle. In April, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Rincon.
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Rincon — 3 nights

Corner

Step out of the city life by going to Playa Crashboat and Scuba & Snorkeling. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Playa Sucia and Sandy Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Cabo Rojo (Playa Buye & Faro Los Morrillos). The adventure continues: visit a coastal fixture at Faro de Punta Higuera, stroll through Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, and enjoy the sand and surf at Domes Beach.

Before you visit Rincon, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Getting from San Juan to Rincon by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of shuttle and car. In April, daytime highs in Rincon are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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Puerto Rico travel guide

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A U.S. territory encompassing one big island and several smaller ones, Puerto Rico appeals to visitors from around the globe with its rich history, pleasant climate, natural beauty, and renowned local cuisine. Most tourists take a vacation in Puerto Rico for that classic seaside experience, though the island offers much more than just sun and sand. Tours of Puerto Rico usually start in the city of San Juan, which boasts a trendy bar scene and plenty of art museums for visitors looking to add a bit of culture to their vacation. A short drive from the island's urban centers, pristine rainforests serve as peaceful retreats from the city bustle and ensure plenty of chances to spot wildlife and take exhilarating nature walks.
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