Being the tallest point of the city, there's a wonderful view of Old San Juan, as well as views of the coast all the way to mainland San Juan. The sprawling lawn in front of the fort is a popular place to fly kites.Ĭastillo de San Cristóbal is the larger of the two forts, was built later than El Morro, and is located at the inland entrance of Old San Juan. It was built during the 16th century, and inside there are exhibits illustrating its significance for the military and cultural history during the Spanish colonization of the New World. Tours are offered throughout the day in both English and Spanish.Ĭastillo San Felipe del Morro juts out of the corner of the islet towards the Atlantic Ocean, guarding the entrance to the Bay of San Juan. Old San Juan has two famous forts, called castillos in Spanish, which are managed by the National Park Service of the United States and you can visit both for a single entry fee.
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