Castillo San Felipe del Morro
The great Spanish fortress at the mouth of San Juan Bay, six levels of walls above the sea, with a wide green lawn where families fly kites.
El Morro's dry moat, to the Santa Elena Bastion, is closed for cliff repairs.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
- Open
- Most days; check nps.gov/saju
- Price
- Entrance fee, shared with San Cristóbal
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, PR 00901Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- A pleasant walk from anywhere in Old San Juan.
Why Go
Begun in 1539, El Morro guarded the harbor that made San Juan the key to Spain's Caribbean. It held off Drake in 1595 and was shelled by the US Navy in 1898. With the city walls and La Fortaleza, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore its ramps, tunnels and lighthouse, and walk the lawn at sunset.
Tips
- Bring water and a hat: there's little shade.
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