La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site, Colonial military fortification complex in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The defensive complex includes Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, and city walls stretching across 27 acres of coastal land.
Construction of La Fortaleza began in 1533 as a military stronghold, later transforming into the residence of Puerto Rican governors through five centuries.
The fortification system represents the largest Spanish colonial military architecture in the Caribbean, demonstrating engineering innovations from multiple centuries.
Visitors can access both major fortresses daily, with guided tours available at Castillo San Cristóbal and self-guided exploration options at El Morro.
Three-quarters of the original city walls remain intact, making San Juan one of only three North American cities with preserved colonial fortification systems.
Location: San Juan
Location: Toa Baja
Inception: 1533
GPS coordinates: 18.46389,-66.11917
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:44
La Fortaleza
5.5 km
Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
188 m
San José Church
409 m
San Juan National Historic Site
587 m
Casa Blanca
292 m
Paseo del Morro
529 m
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
451 m
Paseo de la Princesa
321 m
Ballajá Barracks
446 m
San Juan City Hall
304 m
Statue of Juan Ponce de León
396 m
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
656 m
Church of St. Anne
414 m
Museo Casa Blanca
270 m
Museo de las Américas
442 m
Museo de San Juan
484 m
La Rogativa
200 m
Polvorín de Santa Elena (San Juan)
616 m
Román Baldorioty de Castro Graded and Technical School (San Juan)
622 m
La Casa del Libro
159 m
Banco Popular Building (Old San Juan)
413 m
Plaza de Ballajá
486 m
City walls of Old San Juan
568 m
Palace of Royal Administration (San Juan)
238 m
"El Mundo" building
232 m
Bastion de las Palmas
240 m
Monument to Abraham Lincoln (San Juan)
683 m
Raíces Fountain
78 mReviews
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