8 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 outdoors at Playa Luquillo and Playa Ocean Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls) and Isla Palominos. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Juan: El Yunque National Forest (Yokahu Observation Tower & Catarata La Coca), Luquillo (Monserrate Beach & Balneario Luquillo) and Cueva del Indio (in Arecibo). There's lots more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, enjoy the sand and surf at Carolina Beach, and make a trip to La Puerta de San Juan.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in March, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.