this was one of the places we visited. Really enjoyed touring around the Fort. Found the guides information very interesting . A for sure thing to do in San Jaun
Definitely a must see! Incredible history and beautiful views. An easy free trolley ride from at the Old San Juan bus stop and where you debark the cruise ships.
This is a must do in the city. The fort offers amazing views of the ocean, old San Juan, and the beautiful grounds.Allow yourself plenty of time to relax and to walk around. There are many rooms, doors, and crevices to explore and it will take a few hours to see it all.We packed a lunch and ate on the front of the castillio and it was lovely. We have some great pictures and we really enjoyed exploring.This is a kid friendly activity, but keep an eye out because there are few safety rails and little restrictions to where you can go.
This is a must see attraction in old San Juan. From its ramparts you get a magnificent view of San Juan hill and the rest of the city.
This is one of the most stupendous monuments to a colonial power I have ever seen. As I said to my wife, clearly the Spanish felt strongly enough about the value of their colonial possessions in Mexico, Central and South America such that they would fortify San Juan, Puerto Rico in a manner as to turn away all comers who would seek to usurp their claim to the riches of the New World. El Morro is a beautifully maintained property, well run by our fantastic National Park Service and staffed by some of the most cordial park rangers I have ever met. You must see this to appreciate the importance of Puerto Rico to the region and to the United States. Have fun watching the cruise ships enter and depart the harbor, too!
Great site, super views, and much history. The location at the mouth of the bay provides a great view and perspective.
This Fort is much better maintained then the Castillo de San Cristobal. You can get some great shots of the ocean and San Juan from the Fort.
This place is spectacular! The weather was glorious the day we visited, pretty windy coming off the water but that made the heat bearable. It is a self-guided tour, which was cool to just go at your own pace. The grounds are pretty expansive so there is a lot of walking involved. The views are phenomenal. Grounds are very well maintained. It is $5 for admission to both this place and Castillo de San Cristobal. There is also a free trolley between locations which is really nice. This place is a must if you're in Old San Juan!
The US Park Service operates this landmark and it's a great place to spend 2-3 hours. I am a bit of a military and history buff so these places are always great fun for me. The fort offers a spectacular view of the water. There is a nice, but small museum on the 5th level. Don't miss the view over the esplanade back towards San Juan and the other fort San Cristobal. Spend a few minutes on your way out across the esplanade to watch the kite flying. Go early to avoid the crowds and before it heats up, then go stroll the streets of OSJ, shop, have lunch.
Helpful and knowledgeable staff. far from taxi drop off point for those with mobility issues. Entry price also includes access to Castillo San Cristobal.