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Castillo San Felipe del Morro

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 great Spanish citadel at the mouth of San Juan Bay, built from 1539 over two and a half centuries: six levels of ramparts, tunnels, a lighthouse and the open lawn of the Campo del Morro. Part of the San Juan National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Score by profile

How scores work

  • Must-see

    96

  • History

    89

  • Photos

    71

  • Family

    61

Ratings

  • Access4/5
  • 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

  • Comfort2/5
  • Tranquility2/5

Practical info

Visit
1–3 h
  • Entrance fee

Run by National Park Service · Official website

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Guided tours
  • Food nearby
  • Public transport

Tips

  • One ticket covers El Morro and San Cristóbal.
  • There is almost no shade on the esplanade: go early or late and bring water.
  • Flying kites on the lawn is a San Juan tradition on breezy afternoons.