Fortín de San Gerónimo, Military fortress in Puerta de Tierra, Puerto Rico.
The fortress stands at the entrance of Condado Lagoon, featuring stone walls and strategic military architecture from the Spanish colonial period.
Built in 1791 to replace El Boquerón battery, the fort successfully defended San Juan against British forces led by Admiral Henry Harvey in 1797.
The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture maintains this structure as a testament to Spanish military engineering and Puerto Rican coastal defense systems.
Visitors can reach the fortress by following the coastal path from Caribe Hilton Hotel, with guided tours available through the cultural institute.
The fortress contains a preserved gunpowder storage facility, Polvorín de San Gerónimo, constructed in 1769 within its compound.
Location: San Juan
Website: https://nps.gov/nr/travel/prvi/pr3.htm
GPS coordinates: 18.46278,-66.08417
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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