Castillo San Cristóbal
Castle, Historic and Protected Site, and History Museum
San Juan
"Great views-must see! $5 gets you into both forts for a few days"(14 Tips)
"Beautiful views of the ocean, old town, & El Morro."(9 Tips)
"Incredible views of the city and the sea and rich with history."(29 Tips)
"Make sure you look in the dungeon!"(3 Tips)
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Erik CintronFebruary 24, 2015Gorgeous views of Puertorico so big. It had so much history and the tour was great. The tunnels were awesome to walk through the different displays of history since its creation. Flawless a must do!!
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Social News NetworkNovember 8, 2012Come here to learn about the history of the island and be sure to make the walk up to the look out! Amazing views of Old San Juan and its colonial architecture! Check out @socialnn for more info
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Paul BrownJanuary 20, 2014MUST GO TO. You can spend hours here. Your pass is good for seven days, so you can do both sections of fort across a couple of days.Upvote7Downvote
Théo BlochetJanuary 29, 2016A must do while in PR. Place is huge, count on a solid 2 hours to visit the place properly. A $5 ticket gets you access to both castles.UpvoteDownvote
Alejandro GarciaMay 17, 2015An amazing fort. A visit transports you to another era. The views are out of this work. The perfect backdrop for a good day.Upvote1Downvote
Patrick VancuraOctober 26, 2014Make sure you visit the Mofongo stand to the North West of the castle. It has a pink awning right in the square and great Puerto Rican mofongoUpvote1Downvote
Kristina RoseJanuary 27, 2013Better than el morro in my opinion! :) if you only have time for one do this one! It's huge and has the best views!
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DONT FORGET IF YOU ARE MILITARY OR DEPENDANT YOU GET A FREE ANNUAL NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL RECREATION LAND PASS. GOOD AT ANY NATIONAL PARK. NOT SURE ABOUT RETIRED VETERANS BUT I DONT SEE WHY NOT...
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JessicaSeptember 19, 2015Make sure to slot out time over two days, there is SO much to explore in this castle inside. Your ticket is good for 7 days for both castles!Upvote1Downvote
Isaac SantiagoDecember 13, 2012I Love Castles! if your visiting the island, make these you #1 Priority one your ship Docks in Port! its a Must See if you like Castles and History!Upvote2Downvote
Kevin HuDecember 25, 2014Amazing place. $5 a ticket for two places. Remember to take the very nice trolley.
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Eric AndersenApril 20, 2015Don't miss the circular staircase to the 3rd and highest level — amazing views!
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Joel SmithDecember 3, 2014Interesting architecture and sweeping vistas make for beautiful photos and memories. Rich with history and only $5!
UpvoteDownvote- Great place to Tour and learn about life in the 1500 hundreds and Aso about the underground tunnels it's a must do while doing this Tour...Upvote1Downvote
- Justin VMarch 16, 2014Incredible views of the city and the sea and rich with history.
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Byron BrewerNovember 27, 2011Amazing views or Old San Juan and San Felipe del Morro. Well worth the price of admission ($3).
Upvote9Downvote- NicholasJanuary 17, 2017Nice place. Pace yourself when walking around here and in Old San Juan in general. You get hot and tired very quickly!UpvoteDownvote
Neysa ChasenJanuary 11, 2014Wear good walking or hiking shoes. Take time to explore all the rooms and tunnels. Also, bring your camera, the views are spectacular.Upvote2Downvote
Yaser El-GazzarSeptember 4, 2016Def don't wear sandals, need sneakers or comfortable shoes to walk up the steep angles safely. Well worth the tripUpvoteDownvote
Chris BurkeApril 18, 2016Get here early, unless you want to take a beating from that midday sun.
UpvoteDownvote- Daniya TamendarovaMarch 19, 2012Beautiful views of the ocean, old town, & El Morro. Don't miss the dungeon with prisoner drawings. $5 will admit you to both forts all week.Upvote1Downvote
Paul FraitesApril 19, 2016Smaller than El Morro and you have to walk uphill to get here. Make sure you get your waking shoes.UpvoteDownvote
Noah AdamsFebruary 20, 2016Very cool fort. Worth paying the $5 to see this and El Morro!UpvoteDownvote
Ashley BSeptember 27, 2010Pay the 5$ to see both castles (el Morro) walk San Cristobal then walk through Old San Juan and go back fo El Morro- the hills in San Cristobal are killerUpvote4Downvote
Joanna FlammMarch 2, 2013Buy a ticket for both castillos and save a dollar. The walk from one to the other is good for getting a feel for the old city.
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Diana PardueNovember 27, 2017Now open every day, unit of the National Park Service and à World Heritage Site.UpvoteDownvote
JanaéNovember 12, 2012If you are travelling with children, be sure to check out the Discovery Center next door to the fort on Norxaragay.Upvote1Downvote
- James PittmanJanuary 30, 2015Make sure you look in the dungeon! There is a very cool surprise in there.UpvoteDownvote
Yasmin SanchezAugust 23, 2015If you are into history then you might like it. I didn't find that there is really much but the structure itself.UpvoteDownvote
Annette AreizagaMay 26, 2015You have to visit El Morro when you come to Puerto Rico! History Culture Spectacular Views. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes cause there's a lot of walking and temperatures are very warm!
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- David FleishmanJune 21, 2012Great walking through old fort. Make sure you bring plenty of water with you if walking in the heat.Upvote2Downvote
Zach WhiteNovember 20, 2012Amazing site! Prisoner graffiti, view from the top. 400 years of history.Upvote2Downvote
Leila SamiiSeptember 20, 2015If you only have a little bit of time, I would suggest this over el morro.UpvoteDownvote
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