9 days in San Juan & Ponce 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.

You've now added Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay to your itinerary. Kids will appreciate attractions like Old San Juan and Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery. Explore hidden gems such as Paseo de la Princesa and Yunque Ziplining. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitio Histórico de San Juan and make a trip to La Muralla.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the San Juan itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In March in San Juan, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 73°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Ponce.

Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. You've now added Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe to your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Ponce History Museum and Centro Cultural Carmen Sola de Pereira de Ponce. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Plaza Las Delicias.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Ponce trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from San Juan to Ponce takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from San Juan in April: highs in Ponce hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 71°F.