San Juan National Historic Site, National Historic Site and World Heritage Site in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The site includes massive stone fortresses, thick defensive walls, and military structures stretching across the northern edge of Old San Juan.
Spanish colonists constructed the fortifications during the 16th century to protect San Juan's harbor from pirates and rival European naval powers.
The fortification system represents Spanish military engineering and colonial architecture, with buildings that span more than four centuries of construction.
Visitors can access guided tours of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristobal daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The site contains three-quarters of San Juan's original city walls, making it one of three remaining walled cities in North America.
Location: Toa Baja
Operator: National Park Service
Phone: +17877296777
Website: https://nps.gov/saju
GPS coordinates: 18.46844,-66.12197
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:14
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San José Church
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Casa Blanca
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Tapia Theater
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Paseo del Morro
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Casa de España
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Plaza del Quinto Centenario
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Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico
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La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
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El Cañuelo
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El Morro or Port San Juan Light
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Statue of Juan Ponce de León
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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
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Church of St. Anne
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Museo Casa Blanca
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Museo de las Américas
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Castillo San Cristóbal
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Museo de San Juan
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La Rogativa
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Polvorín de Santa Elena (San Juan)
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Museo del Mar
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