You can do a self-guided tour with the map you get upon admission.Įl Morro has all sorts of neat areas to explore: the barracks, kitchen, latrine, chapel, storage, etc., all connected with ramps and stairways. The fort is a National Historic Site administered by the US National Park Service. The Fort itself was originally “completed” in 1589, but the massive walls were added in the mid 1700’s. When you are ready – make your way across the field until you get to the entrance to the fort.Įl Morro is a huge, six-level fortress built to protect the city from sea invaders. This field is always windy, so everyone flies kites here – especially on weekends! Off to the right is the San Juan Cemetery – an interesting (though morbid) side trip. You can’t help but see the massive Castillo de San Felipe del Morro (“El Morro”) across a large field. This article will pick up where the prior one left off. Part 1 of our Old San Juan Self Guided Walking Tour series started at the Visitor’s Center and ended just as we approached El Morro Fort.
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