Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan

The architecture and historical integrity is absolutely awe-inspiring.

This is hands down the best destination in San Juan. Tickets are $10 no cash card only and you get to see some incredible architectural feats with breathtaking views. Do not climb on the open ramparts because they will tell you to get off even though it’s pretty fun.

Where history becomes the present!!

Evaristo Churruca (Izu, Navarra, 26 de octubre de 1841 – Bilbao, Bizkaia, 3 de abril de 1917), fue un ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. Oriundo de Motrico y sobrino-nieto del célebre marino Cosme Damián Churruca, héroe de la batalla de Trafalgar, su padre había sido diputado por Vergara y Senador del Reino. Terminó la carrera de ingeniero de Caminos en 1863.A finales de 1866 fue destinado a Puerto Rico. Permaneció seis años en la isla, primero como ingeniero jefe del distrito oriental y, a partir de 1870, como inspector general de Obras Públicas. Allí construyó los puentes de Bayamón, Caguas y Mayagüez y reconstruyó muchos edificios destruidos por el terremoto de 1867, entre ellos las iglesias de Guayama y Humacao. Proyectó el faro del Morro de San Juan e hizo un estudio de la mejora de su puerto, levantando el plano batimétrico de la bahía. En Puerto Rico estuvo a cargo de la instalación de la red de telégrafos de la isla y llevó a cabo un estudio para mejorar el puerto de San Juan (que le valió la concesión de la Encomienda de Número de Isabel La Católicay de construir una iglesia neogotica en municipio de Humacao. También construyó numerosos edificios públicos y civiles y canalizó los ríos Bucaná y Jocaguas.En 1908 el rey de España Alfonso XIII le nombró conde de Motrico, y también fue condecorado con la cruz de la Orden de Carlos III, la gran cruz de la Orden de Isabel la Católica y la Legión de Honor francesa, entre otros reconocimientos.En la fotografía, Don Evaristo Churruca

Patrimonio del legado de España a Puert Rico

Go see it. Impressive fort. Wear good walking shoes. Gonna be busy if cruise ships are in port.

What a great piece of rustic history !Unfortunate for the struggles of the times, but what an amazing monument if human survival strategies !!

Great breeze, and city views, not a lot off historical information.

Awesome history, friendly staff!

Amazing place to go with your family. Right in front of the Morro the perfect winds to fly kites. Spectacular views everywhere you go.We did the tour for this place and we loved everything. So much history and beauty preserved. It’s a must stop if you go to Puerto Rico.

O Farol do Castillo San Felipe del Morro foi o primeiro farol construído em San Juan no ano de 1846. Em 1876 foi construído nas muralhas do Castillo um novo farol que acabou sendo destruído pela artilharia dos Estados Unidos. Foi reconstruído em 1899 só que apresentou problemas estruturais e foi demolido. Um novo farol, o atual, foi construído em 1908 nas muralhas do Castillo sobre uma torre quadrada em estilo mourisco revival.

Cus its where my dad was born n where i love to visit anytime i cen...love it

Hermoso😍

Is a beautiful place where you can go , the people are friendly the food is good . I went by cruise many time and all the time I go , I fell like to be the first time.

Admission for inside the Morro is Adult $7, kids under 15 FREE. The outside part you could fly kites and play in the grass, that part is free. Bathroom are in a little building right in the middle of the field and it cost .25 cents each person. They sell souvenirs here too. Very clean, but these dont have baby changing table. The bathrooms inside the Morro are included in the admission fee and they do have baby changing table. These are very clean and they have a beautiful view. I dont recomend visiting the Morro if you have some type of walking disability. Lots of stairs but you still could be able to reach some areas that have ramps if you are in a wheelchair. But for those that have problems with going up stairs, dont go down the stairs thinking there is an exit at the bottom because there isnt and you will have to go up again. This place has lots of history and gorgeous views. We parked in a near by parking and it was aprox $2 each hour with a minimum of $7. If you want to fly kites you could purchase them here, lots of street venders sell them for cheap. Outside the Morro is a beautiful trail called Paseo del Morro and its free, the entrance is going down the outside stairs near the entrance of the morro. This trail will take you to the Puerta de San Juan o the Paseo de la Princesa. Did you like my review?? Dont forget to hit like :)

Lugar histórico. Se construyó de 1539-1790. Fortificación española para defender San Juan de los ataques marítimos. Es una parada obligatoria al visitar el viejo San Juan. En los terrenos se pueden volar chiringas (cometas), es para el disfrute de todos.

Hermoso lugar y además aprendes como los europeos robaron este lugar a los nativos y después entre ellos mismos se lo robaron.

Lugar hermoso para reflexionar y ver nuestro legado de los españoles.

Espetacular!!! Vista incrível e castelo conservado. Um passeio "obrigatório" para que visita PUerto RIco!

Beautiful historic site, left by spanish soldiers.

Great views and history

Lugar histórico

Great views of the fort, and city of San Juan. A lot of history here.