5 days in San Juan 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.

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Philadelphia, USA to San Juan is an approximately 7-hour flight. Traveling from Philadelphia to San Juan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in February; daily highs in San Juan reach 84°F and lows reach 73°F. On the 13th (Sat), you're off to San Juan.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Juan: El Yunque Rain Forest (in El Yunque National Forest), Luquillo Beach (in Luquillo) and Kayaking & Canoeing (in Fajardo). Enjoy San Juan some more: steep yourself in history at Old San Juan, explore the world behind art at Museo de Las Americas, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and sample the fine beverages at Casa Bacardi Puerto Rico.

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Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.