8 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Puerto Rico attractions planner
Start: Washington DC
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San Juan
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Isla de Vieques
— 4 nights
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Rincon
— 2 nights
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End: Washington DC
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San Juan — 1 night
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Walled City
Founded by the Spanish in 1521, San Juan is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction and one of the oldest in the Americas.Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): stop by Coqui el OriginalR and then view the masterpieces at The Poet's Passage.
To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our San Juan trip planner.
Washington DC, USA to San Juan is an approximately 7-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to San Juan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in April, you will find days in San Juan are a bit warmer (87°F), and nights are much hotter (75°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Isla de Vieques.
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Isla de Vieques — 4 nights
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Isla Nena
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.Relax by the water at Playa Caracas and Playa Media Luna. Visiting Balneario Sun Bay and Playa La Chiva will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, stroll through Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, relax and rejuvenate at Serenity Point Yoga, and browse the exhibits of Siddhia Hutchinson Fine Art Gallery.
To find out how to plan a trip to Isla de Vieques, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can fly from San Juan to Isla de Vieques in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle, taxi, and ferry. In April in Isla de Vieques, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 75°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Rincon.
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Rincon — 2 nights
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Corner
A seaside playground in the Caribbean, Rincon was a small agricultural and fishing town until it hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship.On the 19th (Fri), stop by Ocean State of Mind, view the masterpieces at Playa Oeste Gallery, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Crashboat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: visit a coastal fixture at Faro de Punta Higuera and then kick back and relax at Sandy Beach.
For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Rincon trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Isla de Vieques to Rincon takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, shuttle, and car. April in Rincon sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 78°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Puerto Rico travel guide
A U.S. territory encompassing one big island and several smaller ones, Puerto Rico appeals to visitors from around the globe with its rich history, pleasant climate, natural beauty, and renowned local cuisine. Most tourists take a vacation in Puerto Rico for that classic seaside experience, though the island offers much more than just sun and sand. Tours of Puerto Rico usually start in the city of San Juan, which boasts a trendy bar scene and plenty of art museums for visitors looking to add a bit of culture to their vacation. A short drive from the island's urban centers, pristine rainforests serve as peaceful retreats from the city bustle and ensure plenty of chances to spot wildlife and take exhilarating nature walks.
