Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Fort or castle · San Juan metroNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
The great Spanish citadel at the mouth of San Juan Bay, built from 1539 over two and a half centuries: six levels of ramparts, tunnels, a lighthouse and the open lawn of the Campo del Morro. Part of the San Juan National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Score by profile
Must-see
96
History
89
Photos
71
Family
61
Ratings
- Access4/5
- Significance5/5
An icon of Puerto Rico (World Heritage, national landmark)
- Appeal5/5
Spectacular, very photogenic
- Learning5/5
Museum, exhibition or a quality guided tour
- Comfort2/5
- Tranquility2/5
Practical info
Amenities
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Guided tours
- Food nearby
- Public transport
Tips
- One ticket covers El Morro and San Cristóbal.
- There is almost no shade on the esplanade: go early or late and bring water.
- Flying kites on the lawn is a San Juan tradition on breezy afternoons.