5 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Punta Soldado Beach and then stroll through Flamenco Beach.

For maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Culebra trip itinerary builder website.

Knoxville, USA to Culebra is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Traveling from Knoxville to Culebra, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Knoxville in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of °F in Culebra. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Fajardo.

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. On the 17th (Wed), kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, stop by Caribbean Trading Company Store, and then head off the coast to Icacos Island.

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Fajardo driving holiday planner.

You can ride a ferry from Culebra to Fajardo in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around °F in July, and nighttime lows around °F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Isla de Vieques.

For sixty years until 2003, most of the Isla de Vieques was closed off to the public, with the US Navy using the island's beaches and surrounding waters for drills and testing of new military machinery, such as bombs.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take a leisurely stroll along Malecon and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Isla de Vieques sightseeing planner.

You can ride a ferry from Fajardo to Isla de Vieques in 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Isla de Vieques can reach °F, while at night they dip to °F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.