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Walk Into 500 Years of History. San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations. Countries fought for control of this tiny yet strategic island for centuries. Generations of soldiers have lived and worked within the forts.
Gaze over 60 foot walls to the ocean and aim your camera on the cannons and that still guard the harbor today. Stroll on the lawn where soldiers once marched and watch kites flying in the afternoon trade winds. Presentation of the Tunnel Tour by Park Staff in Castillo San Cristóbal.
San Juan National Historic Site is one of the over 400 parks of the National Park Service. It includes Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, most of the city walls, the San Juan Gate and Fort San Juan de la Cruz just across the entrance to the bay.
Key to the Caribbean. On November 19, 1493, Puerto Rico was discovered by Europeans, by Italian explorer and colonizer Christopher Columbus on his second voyage westwards. But it was not until August 1508, when Juan Ponce de León discovered the San Juan Bay, dubbing the area, puerto rico.
On November 19, 1493, Puerto Rico was discovered by Europeans, and in 1508 Juan Ponce de León arrived on the island to establish a settlement. San Juan was settled and shortly thereafter construction began on fortifications for the city.
All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates: Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week
Enjoy the views of the highest points of old San Juan, see how the soldiers use to live, go through our tunnels, go inside of the sentry boxes and WWII lookouts, learn from the exhibitions explaining the history of this forts, see our cannons, and watch the park film.
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region.
San Juan NHS issues permits for events such as filming, photography, public assembly, religious events and special park uses. Here you'll find photos of some of the most requested locations around the park.
Resumen. Patrimonio de la Humanidad. El Lugar Histórico Nacional de San Juan incluye las Fortificaciones del Castillo San Cristóbal, Castillo San Felipe del Morro y Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (conocido también como El Cañuelo), bastiones, casas de pólvora y tres cuartos del muro que rodea la ciudad. Todas estas fortificaciones de defensa ...