13 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

On the 2nd (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Carolina Beach and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old San Juan. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Ocean Park, steep yourself in history at Fortin de San Jeronimo del Boqueron, get to know the fascinating history of Sitio Histórico de San Juan, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, then kick back and relax at Playa Isla Verde, and finally wander the streets of Ocean Park.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the San Juan trip itinerary maker site.

Richmond, USA to San Juan is an approximately 9-hour flight. Traveling from Richmond to San Juan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Richmond in May, with highs in San Juan at 88°F and lows at 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to El Yunque National Forest.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Colora, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Escondida. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Catarata La Coca, examine the collection at El Yunque National Forest, trek along Big Tree Trail, then identify plant and animal life at Reserva Natural Medio Mundo y Daguao, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Los Machos.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our El Yunque National Forest trip itinerary planner.

Getting from San Juan to El Yunque National Forest by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In May, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Culebra.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): head off the coast to Culebra National Wildlife, then examine the collection at Museo Historico de Culebra, then relax and rejuvenate at Culebra Yoga, and finally kick back and relax at Playa Punta Soldado Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sun): kick back and relax at Melones Beach, kick back and relax at Playa Carlos Rosario, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Zoni, then visit a coastal fixture at Culebrita Lighthouse, and finally step off the mainland to explore Culebrita.

To see other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Culebra online itinerary planner.

Getting from El Yunque National Forest to Culebra by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Culebra are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Isla de Vieques.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Siddhia Hutchinson Fine Art Gallery, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take some stellar pictures from Puerto Ferro Lighthouse, and finally stroll through La Plata Beach.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Isla de Vieques trip itinerary builder app.

Fly from Culebra to Isla de Vieques in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In May, daytime highs in Isla de Vieques are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Ponce.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): examine the collection at Parque de Bombas, then get engrossed in the history at Ponce History Museum, then visit a coastal fixture at Cardona Island Light, and finally take in the waterfront at La Guancha.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Ponce travel planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and car from Isla de Vieques to Ponce in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, and car; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. In May, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cabo Rojo.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Porta Coeli, steep yourself in history at Joyuda, sample some tasty brews at Spotin tours, then relax and rejuvenate at YangChi Therapy, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museum of the History of San German.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Cabo Rojo sightseeing planning tool.

Drive from Ponce to Cabo Rojo in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Ponce in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Cabo Rojo, with lows of 80°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Rincon.

On the 11th (Thu), kick back and relax at Steps Beach, get up close to creatures of the deep with Fathom Charters, look for gifts at Ocean State of Mind, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then visit a coastal fixture at Punta Higuera Light House, and finally enjoy the sea views from Faro de Punta Higuera. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Monumento al Cacique Mabodamaca, stroll through Paseo Lineal, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Crashboat, visit a coastal fixture at The Old Aguadilla Lighthouse Ruins, then stroll through Survival Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Playa Rompe Olas.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rincon online trip builder.

You can drive from Cabo Rojo to Rincon in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 80°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Arecibo.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): discover the deep blue sea with Xtreme Divers.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Arecibo trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Rincon to Arecibo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Rincon in May, with highs in Arecibo at 83°F and lows at 74°F. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sat) before leaving for Manati.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia Nuestra Senora Del Rosario, then stroll through Playa Los Tubos, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Mar Chiquita.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Manati travel route website.

You can drive from Arecibo to Manati in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Manati are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.