7 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary

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.

On the 8th (Sun), take a leisurely stroll along Malecon. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Sun Bay.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Isla de Vieques itinerary planner.

Little Rock, USA to Isla de Vieques is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Little Rock to Isla de Vieques is 2 hours. Traveling from Little Rock in January, expect Isla de Vieques to be warmer, temps between 82°F and 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Culebra.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): kick back and relax at Flamenco Beach. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Carlos Rosario Beach and then kick back and relax at Zoni Beach.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Culebra vacation planner.

Culebra is just a short distance from Isla de Vieques. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in January, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to San Juan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of San Juan National Historic Site and then get to know the fascinating history of Old San Juan.

To see photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our San Juan travel itinerary planner.

San Juan is just a short distance from Culebra. In January, daytime highs in San Juan are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.