9 days in San Juan & Culebra Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy El Yunque Rain Forest and Luquillo Beach. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Old San Juan, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and sample the fine beverages at Casa BACARDI Puerto Rico.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the San Juan attractions planning site .

New York City, USA to San Juan is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from New York City to San Juan due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 78°F in San Juan. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

Attractions like Flamenco Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Zoni Beach, browse the collection at Culebra Public Library, see the interesting displays at Museo Historico de Culebra, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Punta Soldado Beach.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Culebra trip itinerary maker website .

Culebra is very close to San Juan. In July in Culebra, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 80°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.