Visiting El Morro Fort – San Juan, Puerto Rico
About the El Morro Fort
One of the highlights of my visit to Puerto Rico was the El Morro Fort. El Morro was built in 1539 during the Spanish rule of Puerto Rico. The US military later occupied it from 1898 until 1961.
After taking an Uber from my hotel to Old San Juan, I was easily able to walk to El Morro. The entry fee was $5, and that gained me entrance to both El Morro and the other Puerto Rican fort of San Cristobal.
Be sure to spend some time walking around Old San Juan before or after visiting El Morro. The surrounding area is definitely worth seeing.
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Visiting El Morro
El Morro has multiple levels, and they are each worth visiting. The top-level mainly provides excellent views of San Juan and the Caribbean Sea. It isn’t until I went down into the lower levels that I honestly felt the history of El Morro. One of the highlights was walking down through a tunnel and going into the prison. The prison of El Morro had a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea. Also on the lower level were modernizations including restrooms and a gift shop.
The area around El Morro features beautiful green grass that receives plenty of rain from the tropical climate of Puerto Rico. Upon leaving Puerto Rico, I walked through Old San Juan towards the San Cristobal Fort. El Morro was much more spectacular than San Cristobal. If you only have time for one fort, make sure it is El Morro.
El Morro Tours and Packages
If you prefer to visit El Morro as part of a tour or package, I have linked three links below that caught my eye. Two of the packages are unique, as they offer the opportunity to see El Morro from the water. Please note, that as an affiliate of Viator, I will receive a small commission if you book using one of my links. This commission is at no additional cost to you.
Prices are accurate as of May 2023.
 Old San Juan Deluxe Walking Tour - $71.00 Visit one of the oldest cities in the world, San Juan, founded by the Spanish in 1521 AD. Get to know Old San Juan's history and sights on this walking tour of the city! With an expert local guide, you will discover the neighborhoods and learn about the powerful colonial influence. Starting from the Historical Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan, your local guide will take you on a 2.5 hour walking tour along the Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to the La Fortaleza, which is currently the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico and the Castillo San Felipe del Morro. |
 Old San Juan Harbor Sail - $99.00 Set sail on a 19th-century style schooner for a journey through time, taking in more than 500 years of history. Uncover the beauty of Old San Juan, El Morro, La Fortaleza, and Paseo La Princesa from the water on this 1.5-hour tour, admiring important landmarks and stunning landscapes as you go. Keep an eye out for dolphins and beverages are included. |
 Old San Juan Segway Tour - $97.69 Glide through Old San Juan’s 500 years of history on this 2-hour tour by Segway. Known as ‘The Walled City,’ Old San Juan was founded as a military stronghold and remains the oldest city under the American flag. On this small-group tour limited to 8 riders, zoom around effortlessly and see more than 25 attractions, learning from an informative guide about the city’s role during the Spanish empire, World War II and as a US territory. Capture stunning views of San Juan Bay, Castillo San Felipe Morro and San Cristobal Fort along the way. |
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