3 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Paseo de la Princesa and La Puerta de San Juan. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Juan: El Yunque Rain Forest (in El Yunque National Forest) and Caribbean Trading Company Store (in Palmer). There's more to do: stop by Old San Juan and appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitio Histórico de San Juan.

To see reviews and other tourist information, read our San Juan trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In June, daily temperatures in San Juan can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.