7 days in San Juan Itinerary

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S.

Museo de Arte de Ponce and Fundacion Casa Cortes are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Head to Caribbean Trading Company Store and Centro Cultural Carmen Sola de Pereira de Poncefor some retail therapy. Explore San Juan's surroundings by going to Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe (in Ponce), Natural Reserve of Humacao (in Humacao) and Punta Tuna Lighthouse (in Maunabo). The adventure continues: stroll through Playa Vega Baja, walk around La Marquesa Forest Park, pause for some photo ops at Plazuela La Rogativa, and enjoy the sand and surf at Balneario El Escambron.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our San Juan road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In August in San Juan, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 78°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.