01

Day 01

Old San Juan & El Morro

The walled city, its great fortress and a sunset along the walls.

1. Morning

   Castillo San Felipe del Morro

   Arrive at opening time to explore the six levels of the fort before the heat and the crowds.

2. Late Morning

   Casa Blanca & Cementerio views

   Visit the house built for Ponce de León's family, then look down on the seaside cemetery from the walls.

3. Lunch

   Calle Sol

   Have a home-style Puerto Rican lunch at Deaverdura or mofongo at El Jibarito.

4. Afternoon

   Cathedral & Calle del Cristo

   See Ponce de León's tomb in the cathedral, then walk down Calle del Cristo to the Capilla del Cristo.

5. Late Afternoon

   Paseo de la Princesa

   Walk through the San Juan Gate and along the promenade to the Raíces fountain.

6. Evening

   Calle Fortaleza

   Have dinner at Marmalade, booked in advance, or at a restaurant on Calle Fortaleza.

02

Day 02

San Cristóbal, the Capitol & Condado

The second fort, the seat of government and the beach.

1. Morning

   Castillo San Cristóbal

   Use the same ticket as El Morro to explore the tunnels and the Garita del Diablo.

2. Late Morning

   Capitolio de Puerto Rico

   See the Constitution beneath the dome and walk to the oceanfront behind the building.

3. Lunch

   Puerta de Tierra

   Have lunch near Balneario El Escambrón.

4. Afternoon

   Condado Beach

   Swim and relax on the beach, or paddleboard on the Condado Lagoon.

5. Late Afternoon

   Caribe Hilton

   Taste a piña colada at the hotel that claims its invention in 1954.

6. Evening

   La Placita de Santurce

   Have dinner at Santaella, then join the crowds and the salsa around the plaza.

03

Day 03

El Yunque & Luquillo

Rainforest, a lookout tower and a beach with food kiosks.

1. Morning

   El Yunque National Forest

   Drive about 45 minutes east and start early on PR-191 to find parking and clear skies.

2. Late Morning

   Yokahú Tower

   Climb the tower for views over the forest to the coast, then walk a short trail that is open.

3. Lunch

   Luquillo kiosks

   Have lunch at the food kiosks by Luquillo Beach.

4. Afternoon

   Luquillo Beach

   Swim in the calm water of one of the island's best-loved beaches.

5. Late Afternoon

   Drive to Fajardo

   Continue east to Fajardo for an evening tour.

6. Evening

   Laguna Grande

   Kayak through the mangroves into the bioluminescent lagoon with a guided tour, best on dark nights.

04

Day 04

Santurce Art & Food

Murals, the island's art museum and some of its best restaurants.

1. Morning

   Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

   Explore Puerto Rican art from colonial times to today and the sculpture garden.

2. Late Morning

   Santurce murals

   Walk the streets around Calle Cerra to discover the murals.

3. Lunch

   Santurce

   Have lunch at La Casita Blanca for Puerto Rican comfort food.

4. Afternoon

   Ocean Park Beach

   Relax on a local favorite beach and watch the kitesurfers.

5. Late Afternoon

   Kasalta

   Stop for café con leche and pastries at the Ocean Park bakery.

6. Evening

   Vianda or Cocina al Fondo

   Dine at one of Santurce's acclaimed restaurants, booked in advance.

05

Day 05

Rum, Ferry & Piñones

A ferry across the bay, a rum tour and seaside fritters.

1. Morning

   Cataño ferry

   Take the 50-cent ferry from Pier 2 for views of Old San Juan from the bay.

2. Late Morning

   Casa Bacardí

   Join a rum tour or cocktail class, booked in advance (18 and older).

3. Lunch

   Old San Juan

   Return by ferry and have lunch in the old city.

4. Afternoon

   Piñones

   Head east past Isla Verde to the wild beaches and the bike path of Piñones.

5. Late Afternoon

   Piñones kiosks

   Taste alcapurrias and bacalaítos fresh from the fryer.

6. Evening

   Old San Juan bars

   Have a drink at La Factoría and explore the bars of Calle San Sebastián.

06

Day 06

A Day on the Water

A catamaran trip to the islands off the east coast.

1. Morning

   Fajardo

   Drive or take a tour transfer to Fajardo, about an hour east of San Juan.

2. Late Morning

   Catamaran to Icacos

   Sail to the small islands off the coast for turquoise water and white sand.

3. Lunch

   On board

   Most catamaran trips include lunch and drinks on board.

4. Afternoon

   Snorkeling

   Snorkel over the reefs before sailing back to Fajardo.

5. Late Afternoon

   Return to San Juan

   Drive back to the city and rest.

6. Evening

   Condado

   Have a relaxed dinner in Condado, such as at La Bodeguita de Manolo.

07

Day 07

Beaches & Last Strolls

A calm swim, a historic church and a farewell sunset.

1. Morning

   Balneario El Escambrón

   Swim and snorkel in the calm, reef-protected water.

2. Late Morning

   Fortín San Gerónimo

   Walk to the small fort at the entrance of the Condado Lagoon.

3. Lunch

   Miramar

   Have lunch at Casita Miramar.

4. Afternoon

   Iglesia San José

   See the restored frescoes, then rest in Plaza San José.

5. Late Afternoon

   El Morro lawn

   Watch the kites fly over the lawn in the afternoon breeze.

6. Evening

   Paseo del Morro

   End with a sunset walk below the walls, then a farewell dinner in Old San Juan.