8 days in San Juan Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from San Juan: Zipline (in Rio Grande), El Portal Tropical Forest Center (in El Yunque National Forest) and Caribbean Trading Company Store (in Palmer). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Condado Beach, make a trip to Calle del Cristo, steep yourself in history at Sitio Histórico de San Juan, and enjoy the sand and surf at Carolina Beach.

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Orlando, USA to San Juan is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, daily temperatures in San Juan can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.