10 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Tamarindo Beach and Culebrita Island. Step off the beaten path and head to Zoni Beach and Carlos Rosario Beach. It doesn't end there: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and see Jerry’s Jeep Rental.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Culebra road trip tool.

Boston, USA to Culebra is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Boston in April, things will get warmer in Culebra: highs are around 85°F and lows about 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Luquillo.

Luquillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Rio Grande. Explore hidden gems such as Zipline and La Coca Falls. Take a break from the city and head to Balneario Luquillo and Mini Boat Adventures. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Luquillo: Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls) (in El Yunque National Forest) and Palomino Island (in Las Croabas). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at El Portal Tropical Forest Center and stop by Monkey Threads.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Luquillo day trip site.

Getting from Culebra to Luquillo by combination of ferry and car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly. In April, daily temperatures in Luquillo can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel to Isla de Vieques.

For sixty years until 2003, most of the Isla de Vieques was closed off to the public, with the US Navy using the island's beaches and surrounding waters for drills and testing of new military machinery, such as bombs.

We've included these beaches for you: Secret Beach (Pata Prieta) and Caracas Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Horseback Riding Tours. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at La Chiva, contemplate the waterfront views at Sun Bay Beach, delve into the distant past at El Hombre de Puerto Ferro, and take in the waterfront at Mosquito Pier.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Isla de Vieques travel route site.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Luquillo to Isla de Vieques in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. April in Isla de Vieques sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.