San Juan National Historic Site

Castillo San Felipe del Morro Aereal View
Castillo San Felipe del Morro Aereal View
Castillo San Cristobal Aereal View
Castillo San Cristobal Aereal View
Photos: National Park Service

About San Juan National Historic Site

San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations. Countries fought for control of this tiny yet strategic island for centuries. Generations of soldiers have lived and worked within the forts. Visitors today are as inspired by these stories as they are by the beauty of the architecture and the ingenuity of design and engineering of this World Heritage Site.

Quick Facts

State Puerto Rico
Designation National Historic Site
State Code PR
Weather Puerto Rico enjoys year round tropical climate. Winters are breeze and summers are mostly hot and humid. It rains all year long with a "dry" season in April. Temperatures range…

Location & Map

San Juan National Historic Site is located in Puerto Rico.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $10.00

Valid for 24 hours, valid for both fortifications

Operating Hours

San Juan National Historic Site is open year-round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Food Picnicking Guided Tours Hiking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Get on Expreso Román Baldorioty de Castro/PR-26 from Av. Aeropuerto - Merge onto Expreso Román Baldorioty de Castro/PR-26 - Follow Avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera to Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan

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Contact & Address

Address 501 Norzagaray Street, San Juan, PR, 00901
Phone 7877296777

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Engineering Explorers and Expeditions Forts Hispanic American Heritage Incarceration Jails and Prisons Immigration Latino American Heritage Maritime Lighthouses Military Artillery Religion and Spirituality Churches Wars and Conflicts Spanish-American War

Things To Do

Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Norzagaray

Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Norzagaray

This event site is located in front of the old Spanish ramp entrance to Castillo San Cristobal. This location can…

Weddings, and other social events.

Fort San Felipe del Morro

Fort San Felipe del Morro

Fort San Felipe del Morro Rising 140 feet (42.67 m) above the entrance to the San Juan Bay, this multilevel…

Weddings,Filming and Photography, Special Events and Public Assemblies  

Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Bastion de Austria

Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Bastion de Austria

Located on the 6th level, this site offers an expansive view for the perfect back drop for any occasion. Accommodates…

Weddings,Filming and Photography, Special Events and Public Assemblies  

Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Santa Teresa

Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Santa Teresa

This even area offers an ocean view and room for 100 participants. Located near the entrance off Ave Luis Munoz…

Weddings, and other social events.

Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Navegantes

Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Navegantes

Located El Morro, Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Navegantes is a lovely location for any small event.  Located on…

Weddings,Filming and Photography, Special Events and Public Assemblies Located El Morro, Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Navegantes is a…

El Morro, Bateria del Carmen

El Morro, Bateria del Carmen

Location El Morro, Bateria del Carmen This location is on the 5th level and can accommodate approximately 100 participants. It…

Weddings,Filming and Photography, Special Events and Public Assemblies This location is on the 5th level and can accommodate approximately 100…

Visitor Centers

San Juan NHS Visitor Center

Located at Castillo San Cristobal right before entrance to Old San Juan Visitor Center is closed during the pandemic.

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