42 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Puerto Rico route planner
Start: Newark
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Culebra
— 6 nights
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Isla de Vieques
— 7 nights
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El Yunque National Forest
— 5 nights
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Rincon
— 7 nights
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La Parguera
— 4 nights
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Utuado
— 2 nights
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San Juan
— 10 nights
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End: Newark
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Culebra — 6 nights
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Little Island
With much of Culebra a nature refuge, the tropical island has been protected from overdevelopment, chain hotels, and the cruise set.Explore hidden gems such as Boat Tours & Water Sports and Playa Zoni. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Carlos Rosario, enjoy the sea views from Culebrita Lighthouse, identify plant and animal life at Culebra National Wildlife, and see the interesting displays at Museo Historico de Culebra.
To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Culebra road trip app.
Newark, USA to Culebra is an approximately 10-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Newark to Culebra due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in January, things will get much warmer in Culebra: highs are around 84°F and lows about 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Isla de Vieques.
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Isla de Vieques — 7 nights
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Isla Nena
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.Discover out-of-the-way places like Playa Caracas and Playa La Chiva. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Balneario Sun Bay, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Navio, and take in the waterfront at Malecon.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Isla de Vieques trip planner.
You can fly from Culebra to Isla de Vieques in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In January in Isla de Vieques, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 72°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to El Yunque National Forest.
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El Yunque National Forest — 5 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls) and Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan. Change things up with these side-trips from El Yunque National Forest: Fajardo (Laguna Grande & Scuba & Snorkeling) and Isla Palominos (in Las Croabas). Make the 6th (Mon) an awe-inspiring day at El Yunque National Forest.
To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the El Yunque National Forest attractions planner.
You can fly from Isla de Vieques to El Yunque National Forest in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and car. In February, daily temperatures in El Yunque National Forest can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Rincon.
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To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the El Yunque National Forest attractions planner.
You can fly from Isla de Vieques to El Yunque National Forest in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and car. In February, daily temperatures in El Yunque National Forest can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Rincon.
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Rincon — 7 nights
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A seaside playground in the Caribbean, Rincon was a small agricultural and fishing town until it hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Playa Sucia and Scuba & Snorkeling. Venture out of the city with trips to Aguadilla (Playa Crashboat & The Old Aguadilla Lighthouse Ruins), Cabo Rojo (Faro Los Morrillos & Playa Buye) and Isabela (Montones Beach & Jobos Beach). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Sandy Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Balneario de Boqueron, enjoy the sea views from Faro de Punta Higuera, and cool off at Las Cascadas Water Park.
To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rincon road trip planning tool.
Getting from El Yunque National Forest to Rincon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle and car. In February, daily temperatures in Rincon can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to La Parguera.
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La Parguera — 4 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kayaking & Canoeing and Museo de Arte de Ponce. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around La Parguera: Bosque Estatal de Guanica (in Guanica) and Ponce (Museo Castillo Serralles & Isla de Caja de Muertos).
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You can drive from Rincon to La Parguera in 1.5 hours. In February in La Parguera, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Utuado.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a La Parguera trip simple and quick.
You can drive from Rincon to La Parguera in 1.5 hours. In February in La Parguera, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Utuado.
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Utuado — 2 nights
Utuado is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central mountainous region of the island known as La Cordillera Central. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): trot along with a tour on horseback and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. On the 22nd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: Head underground at Aventura Cueva Ventana and then explore the fascinating underground world of Cueva del Indio.
For ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Utuado trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from La Parguera to Utuado takes 2 hours. Traveling from La Parguera in February, plan for slightly colder nights in Utuado, with lows around 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to San Juan.
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For ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Utuado trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from La Parguera to Utuado takes 2 hours. Traveling from La Parguera in February, plan for slightly colder nights in Utuado, with lows around 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to San Juan.
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San Juan — 10 nights
Walled City
Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction and one of the oldest in the Americas.Discover out-of-the-way places like Balneario Luquillo and Playa Luquillo. Get out of town with these interesting San Juan side-trips: Fajardo (Boat Tours & Water Sports & Cayo Icacos) and Luquillo (Zipline & Water City PR). Spend the 4th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Condado Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, don't miss a visit to Plaza de La Democracia, and stroll through Playa Ocean Park.
To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our San Juan trip site.
Traveling by car from Utuado to San Juan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In February, daily temperatures in San Juan can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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Puerto Rico travel guide
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.
