8 days in Puerto Rico Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Puerto Rico tour planner
Start: Pittsburgh
Fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Drive to Fajardo
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Fajardo
— 2 nights
Drive
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Gurabo
Drive
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Ponce
— 2 nights
Drive
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Aguadilla
Drive
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San Juan
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Pittsburgh
Mon, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 2
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Fajardo — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the lush surroundings at El Yunque National Forest.
For ratings and other tourist information, use the Fajardo day trip planning app.
Pittsburgh, USA to Fajardo is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Pittsburgh to Fajardo due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Pittsburgh in December: high temperatures in Fajardo hover around 84°F and lows are around 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Gurabo.
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For ratings and other tourist information, use the Fajardo day trip planning app.
Pittsburgh, USA to Fajardo is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Pittsburgh to Fajardo due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Pittsburgh in December: high temperatures in Fajardo hover around 84°F and lows are around 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Gurabo.
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Find places to stay Dec 26 — 28:
Highlights from your trip
To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Gurabo sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Fajardo to Gurabo in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In December in Gurabo, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 75°F at night. You will leave for Ponce on the 28th (Wed).
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You can drive from Fajardo to Gurabo in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In December in Gurabo, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 75°F at night. You will leave for Ponce on the 28th (Wed).
Find places to stay Dec 28 — 29:
Ponce — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Parque de Bombas and then take an in-depth tour of Museo de Arte de Ponce.
To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Ponce trip planner.
Traveling by car from Gurabo to Ponce takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and shuttle. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Gurabo in December; daily highs in Ponce reach 80°F and lows reach 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Aguadilla.
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To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Ponce trip planner.
Traveling by car from Gurabo to Ponce takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and shuttle. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Gurabo in December; daily highs in Ponce reach 80°F and lows reach 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Aguadilla.
Find places to stay Dec 28 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
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Garden of the Atlantic
Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): stroll through Playa Crashboat.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Aguadilla vacation maker tool.
You can drive from Ponce to Aguadilla in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 71°F. On the 30th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to San Juan.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Aguadilla vacation maker tool.
You can drive from Ponce to Aguadilla in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 71°F. On the 30th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to San Juan.
Find places to stay Dec 30 — 31:
Highlights from your trip
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San Juan — 3 nights
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Walled City
Attractions like Sitio Histórico de San Juan and Museo De Historia, Antropologia Y Arte make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old San Juan, stroll through Condado Beach, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.
To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the San Juan trip tool.
Getting from Aguadilla to San Juan by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in December, and nighttime lows around 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the San Juan trip tool.
Getting from Aguadilla to San Juan by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in December, and nighttime lows around 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 2:
Highlights from your trip
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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.
