5 days in San Juan Itinerary

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction and one of the oldest in the Americas.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Juan: Playa Luquillo (in Luquillo), Museo de Arte de Ponce (in Ponce) and El Yunque National Forest (in El Yunque National Forest). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Condado Beach, get interesting insight from Tours, appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitio Histórico de San Juan, and explore the world behind art at Museum of History, Anthropology and Art.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our San Juan trip planning website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In May in San Juan, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 76°F at night.