9 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at El Yunque Rain Forest and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. For shopping fun, head to Caribbean Trading Company Store or Plaza Las Americas. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Juan: Luquillo Beach (in Luquillo) and Puerto Rico Premium Outlets (in Barceloneta). There's still lots to do: stop by Old San Juan, stroll through Condado Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Pine Grove Beach, and look for gifts at The Butterfly People.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the San Juan planner.

Dallas, USA to San Juan is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Dallas in August, you will find days in San Juan are slightly colder (89°F), and nights are about the same (78°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel to Culebra.

With much of Culebra a nature refuge, the tropical island has been protected from overdevelopment, chain hotels, and the cruise set.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): enjoy the sea views from Culebrita Lighthouse and then kick back and relax at Flamenco Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Playa Punta Soldado Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Zoni Beach.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Culebra vacation website.

Fly from San Juan to Culebra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle and ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel back home.