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Castillo de San CristobalvsCastillo San Felipe del Morro
Both are recommended by experts. On balance, Castillo de San Cristobal is preferred by most writers compared to Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Castillo de San Cristobal scores 91 with accolades from 5 sources such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Concierge.
Castillo de San Cristobal
Concierge
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Concierge "The trompe l'oeil painting lining the inside of the dome makes the Catedral de San Juan Bautista worth a peek."
Frommer's "Its walls rise more than 150 feet (46m) above the sea—a marvel of military engineering." Full review
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Be sure to see the Garita del Diablo (the Devil's Sentry Box)
Fodor's "San Cristóbal was known in the 17th and 18th centuries as the Gibraltar of the West Indies." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The fort has a fascinating museum, a store, military archives, a reproduction of a soldier’s barracks, and stunning Atlantic and city views." Full review
Afar Magazine "Castillo de San Cristóbal in old San Juan: Don't miss the opportunity to visit a piece of history standing over 500 years. Walk, marvel, inhale, and continue... Repeat..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Fort San Cristóbal's 27 acres were built to protect the city of Old San Juan from land attacks...recent visitors are equally amazed by the majesty and significant history of the site." Full review
Castillo San Felipe del Morro Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine U.S. News & World Report Frommer's Travel + Leisure
501 Calle Norzagary, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Concierge "The breathtaking setting makes it the city's most popular attraction, so things can get crowded."
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Getting here early in the day is a good idea—as well as escaping the crowds, you'll avoid the worst of the heat.
Fodor's "Rising 140 feet above the sea, the massive six-level fortress was built to protect the port and has a commanding view of the harbor. It is a labyrinth of cannon batteries, ramps, barracks, turrets" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The star of Old San Juan, El Morro juts aggressively over bold headlands, glowering across the Atlantic at would-be conquerors." Full review
Travel + Leisure "More commonly known as El Morro, this stone garrison is the second-oldest freestanding fort in the Americas." Full review
Afar Magazine "Work began on el Morro in 1539 and now, protected as a National Historic Site, travelers have the opportunity to walk through 500 years of its fascinating history." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Go-to tourist attraction, both for its extensive history and its outstanding vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Walk though the fortress' depths, which include a maze of tunnels, barracks and prison cells." Full review
Frommer's "This fort stands on a rocky promontory...with some of the most dramatic views in the Caribbean, you’ll find El Morro an intriguing labyrinth of dungeons, barracks, vaults, lookouts, and ramps." Full review
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Make sure to walk out on the northernmost point, a narrow wedge overlooking the waves crashing into the rocky coast.
Travel + Leisure "Stroll down cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old mansions before arriving at Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a Spanish fortress crowning the western tip of the historic neighborhood and offering spectacular ocean views"
