58 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Casa Blanca Museum, Plaza Las Americas, Catedral Metropolitana Basilica de San Juan Bautista, and other attractions. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sitio Histórico de San Juan and La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina. Head to 7ven Seas Jewelry and Ole Puerto Ricofor some retail therapy. Go for a jaunt from San Juan to Dorado to see Dorado Beach Resort & Golf Club about 38 minutes away. There's more to do: stroll the grounds of Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and look for gifts at Coqui el Original.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the San Juan trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Cabo Rojo.

On the 9th (Thu), stroll through Salt Flats and Wildlife Refuge and then enjoy the sea views from Los Morrillos Lighthouse.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Cabo Rojo trip itinerary planner.

Getting from San Juan to Cabo Rojo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of shuttle and car. In August in Cabo Rojo, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 80°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Rincon.

A seaside playground in the Caribbean, Rincon was a small agricultural and fishing town until it hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship.

On the 10th (Fri), stop by Tres Puertas Art Gallery & Blue Mermaid Gift Shop and then enjoy the sea views from El Faro Lighthouse. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Steps Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Rompe Olas, and then have some family-friendly fun at Ice Skating.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Rincon trip planner.

You can drive from Cabo Rojo to Rincon in an hour. In August, daily temperatures in Rincon can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Ponce.

Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. On the 13th (Mon), look for gifts at Utopia, then examine the collection at Parque de Bombas, then take a leisurely stroll along La Guancha, and finally look for gifts at Mi Coqui. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Ponce History Museum, stroll through Gilligan's Island, and then stop by Plaza del Caribe.

To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ponce online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Rincon to Ponce by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Rincon in August, expect nights in Ponce to be about the same, around 76°F, while days are little chillier, around 85°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Arecibo.

Arecibo is a municipality on the northern coast of Puerto Rico (U.S.), on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Utuado and Ciales; east of Hatillo; and west of Barceloneta and Florida. Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral San Felipe Apostol. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Thu): visit a coastal fixture at Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Los Tubos, and then get some fabulous bargains at Puerto Rico Premium Outlets.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Arecibo trip builder tool.

You can drive from Ponce to Arecibo in 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Arecibo can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. You'll set off for Rio Grande on the 18th (Sat).

Many nature lovers know Rio Grande as the gateway to the only tropical rainforest within the U.S.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find reviews and tourist information, use the Rio Grande holiday builder site.

Traveling by car from Arecibo to Rio Grande takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in August, and nighttime lows around 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to El Yunque National Forest.

On the 19th (Sun), visit a coastal fixture at Punta Tuna Lighthouse. On your second day here, find your balance on the water with Paddle Paradise PR & Outdoor Center, browse the different shops at Catalinas Mall, and then see the interesting displays at Caguas Tourism Office.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the El Yunque National Forest trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Rio Grande to El Yunque National Forest in an hour. August in El Yunque National Forest sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 78°F at night. You will leave for Fajardo on the 22nd (Wed).

Fajardo is a small city and municipality in Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the east region of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Grande and then look for all kinds of wild species at Culebra National Wildlife. On your second day here, stop by Monkey Threads, then savor the flavors at Feria Agricola De Luquillo, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa La Pared, and finally admire the sheer force of Las Paylas.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Fajardo online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from El Yunque National Forest to Fajardo takes an hour. In August in Fajardo, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 79°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Luquillo.

Luquillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Rio Grande. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a taste of life in the country at Carabali Rainforest Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Monserrate Beach, and then have some family-friendly fun at Luquillo Paintball.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Luquillo online road trip planner.

Luquillo is just a stone's throw from Fajardo. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in August, and nighttime lows around 79°F. You will leave for Carolina on the 27th (Mon).

Known as the "Land of Giants" in honor of its celebrated residents--including poet Julia de Burgos and baseball player Roberto Clemente--Carolina makes a living as both an industrial center and a hub of tourism.

On the 27th (Mon), get outside with Bowlera, then get curious at C3tec, and then look for gifts at Little Switzerland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Plaza Carolina and then enjoy the sand and surf at Pine Grove Beach.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Carolina trip planner.

Carolina is just a stone's throw from Luquillo. In August, daily temperatures in Carolina can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel to La Parguera.

On the 29th (Wed), pause for some photo ops at Christopher Columbus Statue.

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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Carolina to La Parguera takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and car. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in August, and nighttime lows around 80°F. On the 31st (Fri), you'll travel to Guanica.

Guánica is a town and municipality in southern Puerto Rico (U.S.), bordering the Caribbean Sea, south of Sabana Grande, east of Lajas, and west of Yauco. On the 31st (Fri), stroll through Playa Tamarindo and then learn about winemaking at Bodegas Andreu Solé.

To find out how to plan a trip to Guanica, use our trip itinerary maker.

Guanica is just a short distance from La Parguera. While traveling from La Parguera, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Guanica, ranging from highs of 85°F to lows of 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Orocovis.

Orocovis is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Central Mountain Range, north of Villalba and Coamo; south of Morovis and Corozal; southeast of Ciales; east of Jayuya; and west of Barranquitas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Casa Canales, then examine the collection at Museo El Cemi, then look for gifts at Pepon Souvenirs, and finally see the vivid underwater world at Coffin Island.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Orocovis vacation builder app.

Traveling by car from Guanica to Orocovis takes 2 hours. In September in Orocovis, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Manati.

Manatí is a municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) on the northern coast, north of Morovis and Ciales; east of Florida and Barceloneta; and west of Vega Baja. On the 4th (Tue), contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Tortuguero and then pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia Nuestra Senora Del Rosario.

To see ratings and other tourist information, refer to the Manati trip planning site.

You can drive from Orocovis to Manati in an hour. In September in Manati, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 76°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Adjuntas.

Adjuntas is a small mountainside municipality in Puerto Rico located central midwest of the island on the Cordillera Central, north of Yauco, Guayanilla and Peñuelas; southeast of Utuado; east of Lares and Yauco; and west of Ponce. For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Adjuntas trip itinerary app.

Getting from Manati to Adjuntas by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Adjuntas can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. On the 7th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Camuy.

Camuy is a municipality of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Lares; east of Quebradillas; and west of Hatillo. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): visit Ermita San Antonio De Padua De La Tuna and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Tunel de Guajataca.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Camuy trip itinerary app.

Getting from Adjuntas to Camuy by car takes about 1.5 hours. September in Camuy sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 74°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Isabela.

Isabela is a municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the north-western region of the island, north of San Sebastián; west of Quebradillas; and east of Aguadilla and Moca. To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Isabela online holiday maker.

Isabela is very close to Camuy. In September, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Aguadilla.

Destroyed over the centuries by earthquakes and hurricanes, resilient Aguadilla now serves as one of Puerto Rico's top surfing destinations.

On the 10th (Mon), putt your heart out at Taino Mini Golf & Cafe and then enjoy the sea views from The Old Aguadilla Lighthouse Ruins. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Museo del Mundillo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Pena Blanca, and then explore the world behind art at MARA San German's Museum of Art.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Aguadilla day trip planner.

Aguadilla is just a stone's throw from Isabela. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in September, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Mayaguez.

Mayagüez is the eighth-largest municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.). For where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Mayaguez trip maker site.

You can drive from Aguadilla to Mayaguez in an hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Aguadilla in September since evenings lows in Mayaguez dip to 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to San German.

San Germán is a municipality located in the southwestern region of Puerto Rico (U.S.), south of Mayagüez and Maricao, north of Lajas, east of Hormigueros and Cabo Rojo, and west of Sabana Grande. Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): cool off at Surf 'N Fun Water Park.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the San German online trip itinerary maker.

San German is just a short distance from Mayaguez. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in September, and nighttime lows around 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Utuado.

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 16th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Parque Familiar.

For other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Utuado travel planning website.

Traveling by car from San German to Utuado takes 2 hours. While traveling from San German, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Utuado, ranging from highs of 85°F to lows of 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Quebradillas.

Quebradillas is a municipality of the island of Puerto Rico (U.S.), located in the north-western shore bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of San Sebastián; east of Isabela; and west of Camuy. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): head outdoors with El Merendero de Guajataca.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Quebradillas trip planner.

Getting from Utuado to Quebradillas by car takes about an hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Caguas.

Caguas, founded in 1775, is a city and municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the Central Mountain Range of Puerto Rico, south of San Juan and Trujillo Alto, west of Gurabo and San Lorenzo, east of Aguas Buenas, Cidra, and Cayey.Caguas is located 20mi (twenty minutes to an hour by car) from San Juan and 40mi (an hour and a half by car; it may take longer because of mountainous area in between the two cities) from Ponce. Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): examine the collection at Museo del Tabaco Caguas, explore by horseback at Hacienda Madrigal, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Paseo Lineal, and finally experience rural life at Hacienda Munoz.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Caguas trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Quebradillas to Caguas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In September in Caguas, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 78°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Dorado.

Dorado is a town and municipality in the northern coast of Puerto Rico (U.S.), 15mi west of San Juan and is located in the northern region of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Toa Alta, east of Vega Alta, and west of Toa Baja. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia San Antonio de Padua and then contemplate the long history of El Canuelo.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Dorado trip planner.

You can drive from Caguas to Dorado in an hour. In September, daytime highs in Dorado are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Vega Baja.

Vega Baja is a municipality in north central Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the northern coast, north of Morovis; east of Manatí; and west of Vega Alta. On the 22nd (Sat), don't miss a visit to Plaza de Recreo and then kick back and relax at Reserva Natural Medio Mundo y Daguao.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Vega Baja trip website.

Vega Baja is just a short distance from Dorado. In September, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Humacao.

Thanks to its proximity to the capital and scenic location on Puerto Rico's eastern coastline, Humacao remains a frequent stop for many international travelers.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Humacao trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Vega Baja to Humacao by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September in Humacao, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 77°F at night. You will leave for Jayuya on the 25th (Tue).

Jayuya is a municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the mountainous center region of the island, north of Ponce; east of Utuado; and west of Ciales. On the 25th (Tue), head outdoors with La Piedra Escrita.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Jayuya vacation app.

Traveling by car from Humacao to Jayuya takes 2.5 hours. September in Jayuya sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 76°F at night. You'll set off for home on the 26th (Wed).