8 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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): glide peacefully along the water with categoryPhrases.alias.some_of_the_best_stand_up_paddleboarding_in_the_area and then take in the waterfront at Malecon. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Fortin Conde de Mirasol Museum, kick back and relax at Media Luna Beach, and then kick back and relax at Navio Beach.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Isla de Vieques tour itinerary app.

New Orleans, USA to Isla de Vieques is an approximately 9- hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of flight, shuttle, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time is 2 hours. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Isla de Vieques, with highs around 88°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel to Luquillo.

Luquillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Rio Grande. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): kick back and relax at Balneario Luquillo, then stroll through Monserrate Beach, and then take a memorable tour with Tours.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Luquillo road trip tool.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Isla de Vieques to Luquillo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle. In July in Luquillo, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 79°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Ponce.

Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. On the 20th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Parque de Bombas, examine the collection at El Museo Castillo Serralles, then explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte de Ponce, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Ponce tour planner.

You can drive from Luquillo to Ponce in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car; or take a shuttle. In July, daily temperatures in Ponce can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Rincon.

A seaside playground in the Caribbean, Rincon was a small agricultural and fishing town until it hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Los Morrillos Lighthouse and Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Punta Higuera Light House and El Faro Lighthouse. When in Rincon, make a side trip to see Buye Beach in Cabo Rojo, approximately Cabo Rojo away. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Sandy Beach, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and stroll through Domes Beach.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Rincon holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Ponce to Rincon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight. In July, daytime highs in Rincon are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 80°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel back home.