Fort Castillo San Cristóbal

Castillo San Cristóbal

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(13) · Plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Apr 17, 2025
This plaza (yes, another one) is right outside the cathedral and a good spot to sit down (if you can snag a seat) and relax before checking out the cathedral. There is shade from the trees and funky …Full review by Lainie007
Nov 21, 2022
Were on a tour of the Old Town and having trekked uphill from the cruise terminal this made a great place to stop and catch our breath! It is right in front of the cathedral, adjacent to the El Conve…Full review by jaybeeFL
Nov 12, 2021
This plaza is right outside the basilica and has a huge tree covering almost the whole area. It is an ideal location to escape the piercing sun and cool off. There is also a few small statues in th…Full review by jehenson81
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The Cathedral of San Juan Bautista is the Roman Catholic temple and the seat of the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. Thi…
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Located on Calle Cristo, this cathedral is the must-see attraction of the San Juan Archdiocese. It was built in 1540 and has bee…
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Disable friendly, except for the lower levels in Castillo San Felipe del Morro
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Park rangers lead hour-long tours for free, although you can also visit on your own
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You can buy a kite at stands right in front of the fort, or at Puerto Rico Drug or Walgreens on Plaza Colón
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Historical and background information is provided in a video in both English and Spanish
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Pass by cannons still facing the ocean, step inside a sentry box, see how the soldiers used to live and work in colonial times
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The grounds of El Morro are a great spot to fly a kite, and families and children are out every weekend doing so
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Admission to Castillo San Cristobal. There is a modest admission fee to visit Castillo San Cristobal. At the time of writing, the admission fee for an adult is USD10, and the fee covers both Castillo …
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Admission to the entire site costs $10 for visitors 16 and older
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Self-guided tours and ranger-led tours are available.
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Park hours. The San Juan National Historic Site, which includes Castillo San Cristobal, is generally open every day from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
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Children 15 and under: Free
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Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear to navigate the uneven surfaces, which may become slippery if there’s a rain shower.
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Public admission tours into the tower are held
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Go on a sunday to see local puerto ricans participate in a kite festival on its open field
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Adults 16 and older: $5
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A shady spot where you can rest in front of hotel el convento
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Annual Passes: San Juan National Historic Site $25
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Amenities at Castillo San Cristobal. Restrooms and water fountains are located on the entrance level and in the main plaza on the first floor.
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Cathedral san juan began began in 1521.the cathedral contains the tomb of the
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Various tours and a video are available in english
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Inside the walls is a veritable labyrinth of chambers, barracks, hallways and prison cells
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You can take them to see everthing, but you'll need no less than three hours
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You're free to explore the gun turrets (with cannon in situ)
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With its huge plain lawn at the entrance it offers a panoramic view of the entire place
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If you like visiting lighthouses, i recommend lighthouse of morrillos, which is in cabo rojo
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A combination pass buys entry to both el morro and castillo san cristóbal
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Accessibility. Castillo San Cristobal is built over three levels, and there are steps, ramps, and narrow passages and tunnels.
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Admission costs $10 for visitors 16 and older; children 15 and younger visit for free
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Although inaccessible to public, it can be seen from the upper part of the fort
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Service animals are permitted.
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The catedral de santa maría la menor in santo domingo, dominican republic is the oldest
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An elevator in the main entrance leads to the main plaza or the first floor of the fort; the upper levels are accessible via steep ramps.
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Go inside to see the tomb of spanish explorer ponce de león
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