21 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

Salinas is a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Casa Museo Federico Degetau, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Aguas Termales, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Coamo Thermal Hot Springs.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Salinas road trip planning tool.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Salinas is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sao Paulo in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Salinas: highs are around 85°F and lows about 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Ponce.

Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. On the 25th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Parque de Bombas and then get interesting insight from Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Museo de Arte de Ponce, then take in the waterfront at La Guancha de Ponce, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Ponce vacation planner.

Getting from Salinas to Ponce by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in September, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cabo Rojo.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): learn the secrets of beer at Spotin tours, then indulge in some personalized pampering at YangChi Therapy, and then take a stroll through San German. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at MARA San German's Museum of Art, enjoy the sea views from Faro Los Morrillos, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Sucia.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Cabo Rojo visit planner.

Traveling by car from Ponce to Cabo Rojo takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in September, and nighttime lows around 80°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can go by car to La Parguera.

On the 29th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Rosada, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and then wander the streets of La Parguera. Keep things going the next day: step off the mainland to explore Gilligan's Island and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cana Gorda Beach.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the La Parguera online route planner.

La Parguera is just a short distance from Cabo Rojo. In September in La Parguera, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 80°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can go by car to Camuy.

Camuy is a municipality of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Lares; east of Quebradillas; and west of Hatillo. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Sardinera and then get to know the fascinating history of Tunel de Guajataca.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Camuy trip maker site.

Traveling by car from La Parguera to Camuy takes 2 hours. Traveling from La Parguera in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 74°F in Camuy. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to San Juan.

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction and one of the oldest in the Americas.

For shopping fun, head to Plaza Las Americas or Puerto Rican Art & Crafts. Do some cultural sightseeing at Old San Juan and Sitio Histórico de San Juan. The adventure continues: sample the fine beverages at Casa Bacardi Puerto Rico, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at El Alcazar, take in the exciting artwork at Galeria Exodo, and kick back and relax at Pine Grove Beach.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our San Juan trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Camuy to San Juan by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: fly. October in San Juan sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 78°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to fly to Culebra.

With much of Culebra a nature refuge, the tropical island has been protected from overdevelopment, chain hotels, and the cruise set.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Flamenco Beach and Playa Zoni. Get in touch with nature at Culebra National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Tamarindo. It doesn't end there: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and tour the pleasant surroundings at Culebra National Wildlife.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Culebra trip planner.

You can fly from San Juan to Culebra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle, taxi, and ferry. In October in Culebra, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 78°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take a memorable tour with Tours, look for gifts at Isla Vida, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa La Chiva. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Balneario Sun Bay.

To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Isla de Vieques trip planner.

Fly from Culebra to Isla de Vieques in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In October, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.