Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Castillo San Felipe del Morro Tours and Tickets - page 2

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Just north of Old San Juan, within the San Juan National Historic Site, stands 16th-century Castillo San Felipe del Morro. The fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the northwestern tip of the islet of San Juan, kept watch over the Atlantic and protected Old San Juan and the Bay of San Juan from incoming enemies for centuries.

  • 501 Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901

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Q:How long does it take to tour Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
A:Allow about three hours to tour Castillo San Felipe del Morro. The fortress has six levels connected by ramps and stairs, views across the ocean, and a visitor center with an interpretive movie and informative plaques. You can easily explore independently or take a guided tour.
Q:How much does it cost to go to Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
A:Entry to Castillo San Felipe del Morro is US$10. Kids aged 15 and under are free. Entry is free on some US public holidays, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Park Week, and Veterans Day. Tickets to El Morro include entry to Castillo San Cristóbal and vice versa.
Q:What is special about Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
A:Puerto Rico’s Castillo San Felipe del Morro is special because it tells Puerto Rico’s story within Caribbean and North American history. For 500-plus years, the fort has been an important military outpost—for Spain and then the US. It’s a great place to learn Puerto Rican history and enjoy the views.
Q:What is the difference between Fort San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
A:Puerto Rico’s Fort San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are close together but represent different parts of the island’s history. Fort San Cristobal guarded the land entrance to the walled city of Old San Juan, while El Morro—the older of the two—kept watch over the sea.
Q:What happened at Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
A:Since the 16th century, Castillo San Felipe del Morro has protected Old San Juan against attacks from the sea. It was involved in many battles, from one led by Sir Francis Drake in 1595 to the US Navy’s bombardment of San Juan in 1898. The fort has never been defeated.
Q:Is Castillo San Felipe del Morro the oldest fort in the New World?
A:The circa 16th-century Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Puerto Rico is one of the oldest Spanish forts in the New World—and one of the oldest overall. There are 18th-century forts across North America, but few are as old as El Morro. An exception is 16th-century Fort Caroline in Georgia.