Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo) in San Juan

Amazing views. Great spot for pictures. The city is actually repairing this place to make it better. Great ocean views.

Not well kept.

España construyó el fortín , llamado San Juan de la Cruz , o " El Cañuelo , " para crear un fuego cruzado mortal con los cañones de Castillo San Felipe del Morro en el lado opuesto de la bahía . Imagínese que usted es el capitán de un buque inglés cerca del año 1640 y que debe intentar entrar en la bahía de San Juan y atacar la ciudad . Para mantener su distancia de los poderosos cañones de El Morro usted podría tratar de navegar por este lado de la bahía . Pero la artillería del fortín San Juan de la Cruz lo esperaban para detenerlo . San Juan de la Cruz quizá era pequeño , pero jugó un papel importante en las defensas de San Juan . #ToaBaja #isladecabrasMe encantó el lugar. Muy hermoso y con unas vistas increíbles. Ecelente para fotografías.

Beautiful historical park.

Very nice place to visit

It was great but I wish I couldve got in and take a look inside the fort and on top of it I love my island puerto rico 🇵🇷

Great beach and views of El Morro! The fort on this beach was built around the time of El Morro in the middle of the Bay of San Juan. The island around it was built up in 1943 by the U.S. Military. A fascinating piece of history! Admission to the National park is $4, but totally worth it!

Estructura histórica construida en el siglo 17. Utilizado para defender la ciudad amurallada de San Juan. Testigo de ataques de holandeses, ingleses y estadounidenses.

Me gusta ya que para en familia y disfrutar con mis hijos es seguro y tiene variedad de vida Silvestre.

Es un lugar bonito, el fuerte está en buen estado, para fotos espectacular!!!! Tiene vista al Morro y el Viejo San Juan!!!

Beautiful place

Beautiful Island

Its kinda dirty. It used to be a very nice family beach but the Municipio never clraned it after María.

A small fortin comparing to the main one but this is the place I really wanted to see. Though it is small it is a strategic fort to collaborate with the big ones to cross fire at the coming enemies.Something here need to improve is there were a lot of trash everywhere like this place was abandoned.

This could be a nice place for a day out but the whole area is covered with trash and debris. The ruins were closed off. This saddened me to know an historic site is left to crumble.

Bellisimo!

Grandiosa vista hacia el Viejo San Juan!!!

Excelente lugar para un día de picnic. Soleado, bello. Se puede llevar caña para pescar. Lugar histórico y playa hermosa. Muy lindo.

This place gets visited the most during the weekends. There is a little fort called Fortin de San Juan de la Cruz that was built to help the defense of the San Juan Bay which is the biggest closed bay in the Caribbean. From here youll get a nice view of El Morro and the old wall in Old San Juan but most of the time the Fortin is closed.

Hermoso lugar. Te trae al pasado. Un hermoso y enorme castillo que todos debería visitar en puerto rico

Nice place.

Hermosa mi isla, nada como sus playas.

The history behind

Spectacular Amazing Endlessly Views

Better view of old San Juan Puerto Rico.

great

The fort is somewhat interesting, the beach & picnic areas are okay... But KEEP WALKING past the boat ramp, past the "enter at your own risk" gate, as FAR as you can go. At the point youll find a (recentlyabandoned fishing club and some beautiful, tranquil views that are definitely worth it!

Really nice building but not much old furniture left onsite

Great place

Nice place to vie a beautiful sunset.

One of the best place in PR

Beautiful Place!! Amazing!!💕My island is a treasure💓👍👍💓💕

A cool place to walk around with the family and explore. There is a small beach area, and many places to fish. Seems like the locals like to go on the weekend and ride jet skis, there is a boat launch towards the back area.

Amazing view

Se encuentra en Isla de Cabras (municipio de Toa Baja), frente a la bahía de San Juan. Se le conoce como El Cañuelo (1670). Fue un punto estratégico para España, junto con El Morro al otro lado de la bahía hacían fuego cruzado para defenderse de barcos enemigos. Parque pasivo, con playa y áreas de casetas para pasar un día familiar.

A must see

Excelente lugar lindo paisaje. Lo malo es que hay muchas botellas platicas en el piso quien las lleva no tiene la delicadeza de tirarlas al zafacon

Went fishing by a historical place in Puerto Rico...

Beautiful, peaceful...

This little fort was part of the harbor defense system. Cannon fire from the fort and from Castillo San Felipe del Morro created a crossfire to protect the entrance to San Juan bay. It was bombarded during the Spanish-American war but survived. This little fort has a lot of history.

Its ironic that so many ancient ruins are so highly regarded in Puerto Rico. The modern ruins are way more interesting to me. Lots more of those all over the island.

If the fort was closed why would they charge you

Without a doubt dont waste your time going here. $4 to get onto the grounds and the fort was locked.

Very cool to see and walk around.

Historic

Me levante a las 5:30 con un gran deseo de sacar estas bellas fotos de la vista del morro desde isla de de cabras, hermoso ver los primeros rayos del sol saliendo y no haber nadie en esta pequeña isla es como transportarte a la antiguedad y añorar lo que otras personas vivieron en epocas pasadas: liche

Beautiful view of San Juan and El Morro. This is an awesome place to take pictures of SJ and El Morro. It has a historical fortress, a beach and gazebos to spend the day. People also come here for fishing and jet skying.

Recommend seeing this fort prior to touring Fort San Felipe del Morro to get an idea of how far away it is from the big fort and how ti was instrumental in protecting San Juan (Puerto Rico).

Great park! But I suggest the entrance fee of this park should be combined with San Juan Historical Site, since they are related

Excelente fortificación, defendía la antigua desembocadura del río Bayamón, además de hacer fuego cruzado con el Morro para defender la entrada a la bahía de naves enemigas.