9 days in San Juan Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Explora Puerto Rico. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Ocean Park Beach and Playa Mar Chiquita. Your inner history buff will appreciate Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Juan: Carolina Children's Museum (in Carolina), El Yunque National Forest (El Yunque & Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls)) and Playa Vega Baja (in Vega Baja). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Balneario Luquillo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Monserrate Beach, appreciate the extensive heritage of La Muralla, and don't miss a visit to Parque de las Palomas.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read San Juan road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.