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Castillo San Cristóbal

Fort or castle · San Juan metroNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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The largest fortification Spain built in the Americas, finished in 1783 to defend San Juan from attacks by land: ramparts, a dry moat, tunnels and the Garita del Diablo, the lonely sentry box over the Atlantic.

Score by profile

How scores work

  • Must-see

    100

  • History

    93

  • Photos

    83

  • Family

    79

Ratings

  • Access5/5

    Parking or public transport at the door

  • Significance5/5

    An icon of Puerto Rico (World Heritage, national landmark)

  • Appeal5/5

    Spectacular, very photogenic

  • Learning5/5

    Museum, exhibition or a quality guided tour

  • Comfort3/5

    Some walking or heat

  • Tranquility3/5

    Busy on weekends

Practical info

Visit
1–3 h
  • Entrance fee

Run by National Park Service · Official website

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Guided tours
  • Food nearby
  • Public transport

Tips

  • Same ticket as El Morro; the free trolley of Old San Juan links the two.
  • Do not miss the Garita del Diablo, at the end of the walls.