{xtypo_dropcap}A{/xtypo_dropcap} 5-nights stay in Puerto Rico will allow you to cover most of the real life that we live on the Islands. Not only will you cover the traditional places but can also do some local places in order to get the flavor of our Caribbean Islands. Five nights can bring you to most of the four cardinal points of the big and sister islands.
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RECOMMENDED ITINERARY 5 NIGHT STAY (If your hub is San Juan or Condado)
{tab ARRIVAL DAY – FIRST NIGHT}
OLD SAN JUAN
12:00 PM | You can arrive at the hotel and ask for them to keep the baggage until check-in. During this time, you can go to {tip Both places a must to see}El Morro and San Cristobal Castles{/tip}.
05:30 PM | Must arrive before this hour in order to check-in at the hotel.
07:00 PM | Get a taxi to Old San Juan up to the Plaza Colón and walk to a restaurant at the main {tip San Francisco or Fortaleza}cobblestone streets{/tip}. Old San Juan is full of options that goes from from fast foods to local restaurants.
08:30 PM | Get a Walk to Cristo street an eat a {tip FB/ BenAndJerrysPR }Ben & Jerry Ice Cream{/tip}, a sweet thoot spot.
09:00 PM | Get a night walk through Old San Juan Bay were cruise ships arrives. Go to {tip FB/ Bahía-Urbana-Amphitheatre}Bahía Urbana{/tip} bayfront. It will be a little long roundtrip walk from San Francisco Street to the port boardwalk.
10:30 PM | Time for a lucky tryout at the Hotel Casino in front of the ports when returning to Old San Juan Streets.
12:00-2:00 AM | Go dancing! Experiment the hotel dancing areas or Old San Juan discos or bars. Try Calle San Sebasti√°n first.
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EL YUNQUE
8:00 AM | Eat a continental breakfast and take a bus, ride your car or bus tour to {tip Only Tropical Rainforest in all US jurisdiction}El Yunque Rainforest{/tip}.
9:30 AM | Walk to La Mina Waterfall or Mount Britton Point. Please be sure the weather is GOOD to do the walk.
1:00 PM | Return to the Bus and take a tour to the Luquillo Beach Balneary.
3:00 PM | Visit the Luquillo Food Kiosks to enjoy a local {tip Pastelillo de Chapín, Alcapurria de Jueyes, etc.}food delicacy{/tip}.
5:00 PM | Time to return to the hotel. If driving, take Route 66 Toll Highway.
7:00 PM | Get a taxi to Condado up to the Condado Plaza Hotel and take a long walk thru Ashford Avenue until you find a good restaurant that you can enjoy.
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ZIP LINING DAY
8:00 AM | Eat a continental breakfast and drive your car to {tip In the center of the Big Island}Orocovis{/tip} thru the north route Manatí-Morovis-Orocovis.
10:00 AM | Prepare for high adventure and enjoy Orocovis famous {tip One of the most highest place on earth to ziplining}Toro Verde ziplining park{/tip}.
1:00 PM | Have a great local food Lunch at the Toro Verde restaurant.
2:00 PM | Return to the metro area taking the {tip An scenic route with local places to stop for food or drink like El Cuñao roasted pork Rest.}Panoramic Route{/tip} route thru Aibonito-Cayey-Caguas.
5:00 PM | Arrive to the Hotel. Time for dinner.
7:00 PM | Get a taxi or drive to Isla Verde and enjoy an exciting casino nightlife at El San Juan or Ritz Carlton Hotel.
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CULEBRA
IMPORTANT NOTE: Taking the ferry is cumbersome with no reliable departure. It is better to take an airplane. Especially during summer and weekends.
6:00 AM | Eat a continental breakfast and drive your car to Ceiba Airport Terminal.
8:00 AM | Buy roundtrip tickets and {tip Taking the ferry is cumbersome with no reliable departure. It is better to take an airplane. Especially during summer and weekends.}take a flight to Culebra{/tip} (5 minute flight).
9:00 AM | Ask for local public transportation to Flamenco Beach and enjoy a full day on a world famous beach.
4:00 PM | Return to the airport for your Culebra-Fajardo 5 minute flight.
5:00 PM | Arrive to the Hotel. Time for a little rest.
6:00 PM | Get a taxi or drive to Plaza Las Americas Mall biggest shopping center in Puerto Rico.
9:00 PM | Return to Hotel. Enjoy a free night.
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ISLA CAJA DE MUERTOS
{tip Great day beachcombing and snorkeling in secluded places – Click again to go to website}ENJOY A LUXURY DAY IN A YATCH AT CAJA DE MUERTOS{/tip}
6:00 AM | Eat a continental breakfast and drive your car to La Guancha at Ponce town.
8:30 AM | Ferry go to Isla Caja de Muertos (Coffin Island) (45 minute trip).
9:30 AM | Arrive to Natural Resource Reserve Caja de Muertos to enjoy a full day on a Caribbean famous beach.
3:00 PM | Return to the Ponce departure dock.
4:30 PM | Depart to the Hotel. Time for a little rest.
6:00 PM | Stop at Plaza Las Americas Mall biggest shopping center in Puerto Rico to eat there.
9:00 PM | Return to Hotel. Enjoy a free night.
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8:00 AM | Take a taxi again or a Metro Bus to get again to Old San Juan to get your breakfast at the {tip Yelp/ Caficultura-San-Juan}401 San Francisco Street{/tip}.
9:00 AM | Time for window shopping. Walking by the Old San Juan street stores is an experience itself. There are many stores to browse and if you want to bring yourself a great gift, buy a panama hat at the {tip El Galpón and Olé}two available stores{/tip}.
11:00 AM | Time for checkout, so get back to the hotel and take your return flight.
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