Paseo del Morro, National Recreation Trail in Old San Juan, United States.
The Paseo del Morro extends for 1.5 miles along fortified walls beside San Juan Bay, connecting La Puerta de San Juan to Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
Originally constructed in the 16th century as a maintenance path for Spanish military forces, this trail formed part of San Juan's defense system against maritime attacks.
Local families gather at sunset near La Puerta de San Juan to enjoy traditional piraguas while watching fishing boats return to the harbor.
The flat, paved pathway requires water bottles, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes, as drinking fountains are not available along the route.
The trail features carved stone fortification walls that extend directly into the Caribbean Sea, creating natural pools during high tide.
Location: San Juan
Website: https://nps.gov/saju/planyourvisit/paseomorro.htm
GPS coordinates: 18.46732,-66.12264
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:13
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La Fortaleza
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Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
542 m
San José Church
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San Juan National Historic Site
143 m
Casa Blanca
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Plaza del Quinto Centenario
385 m
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
529 m
Paseo de la Princesa
850 m
Ballajá Barracks
270 m
El Morro or Port San Juan Light
426 m
San Juan City Hall
672 m
Statue of Juan Ponce de León
461 m
Church of St. Anne
832 m
Museo Casa Blanca
310 m
Museo de las Américas
275 m
Museo de San Juan
529 m
La Rogativa
364 m
Polvorín de Santa Elena (San Juan)
100 m
Román Baldorioty de Castro Graded and Technical School (San Juan)
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La Casa del Libro
631 m
Banco Popular Building (Old San Juan)
850 m
Plaza de Ballajá
235 m
City walls of Old San Juan
599 m
Palace of Royal Administration (San Juan)
617 m
"El Mundo" building
696 m
Bastion de las Palmas
709 m
Raíces Fountain
607 mReviews
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