15 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.

Museo Historico de Culebra and Culebrita Lighthouse are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Culebrita and Playa Zoni. There's still lots to do: stroll through Flamenco Beach, browse the collection at Culebra Public Library, and enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Punta Soldado Beach.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Culebra holiday site.

New York City, USA to Culebra is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from New York City to Culebra. In September, Culebra is a bit warmer than New York City - with highs of 89°F and lows of 79°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Playa Navio and Playa Media Luna. Visiting Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Balneario Sun Bay will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, get great views at Puerto Ferro Lighthouse, take an in-depth tour of Museo El Fortin de Conde Mirasol, and take in the waterfront at Mosquito Pier.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Isla de Vieques trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Culebra to Isla de Vieques takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In September, daytime highs in Isla de Vieques are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to El Yunque National Forest.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): delve into the lush surroundings at El Yunque National Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, kick back and relax at Monserrate Beach, and then kick back and relax at Balneario Luquillo.

Plan trip to El Yunque National Forest with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Traveling by flight from Isla de Vieques to El Yunque National Forest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. In September in El Yunque National Forest, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 78°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Ponce.

Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. On the 18th (Wed), get engrossed in the history at Ponce History Museum, stop by Plaza del Caribe, and then head off the coast to Isla de Caja de Muertos. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte de Ponce, appreciate the history behind Museo Castillo Serralles, then see the interesting displays at Parque de Bombas, and finally admire the striking features of Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Ponce trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from El Yunque National Forest to Ponce takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from El Yunque National Forest in September, expect nights in Ponce to be about the same, around 76°F, while days are little chillier, around 85°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rincon.

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

Visit Faro Los Morrillos and Faro de Punta Higuera for their historical value. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Playa Buye and Sandy Beach. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Domes Beach, look for gifts at Ocean State of Mind, take in the exciting artwork at Playa Oeste Gallery, and take a memorable tour with Tours.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rincon day trip tool.

Drive from Ponce to Rincon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and taxi. In September, daytime highs in Rincon are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.