This is a really great castle/fortress to tour. You can easily spend half a day reading the history on it alone. It took over 200 years to complete, and once completed 2 and a half centuries ago it was used to defend the most popular harbor in the Caribbean. It proved to be successful when defending invasions from the English and the Dutch and in 1949 the site was declared a national park then declared a world heritage site in 1983. It's a must see and a great walk to tire those kids on.

Came here after visiting Castillo San Cristóbal as the ticket is valid for both over a two-day consecutive window. Great to visit but a few things to note: Restrooms are port-a-potties OUTSIDE b/c they are renovating the restrooms inside (as of early Dec 2023) The lower sections are NOT stroller/wheelchair friendly. There are only stairs so many will be limited in what they can see.

This attraction costs $10 and you must use a credit card. It offers magnificent views and a very interesting design of a former military outpost. There are a lot of steps so remember whatever you go down, you have to come back up.

Since this is a national historical site, I was able to use my senior national park pass for myself and my daughter to enter. There's a long drive way to get to the entrance and it's very large with steps, etc. But it's interesting and historical, I'm glad we visited it.

This is definitely a must visit if going to San Juan. The fort itself is massive, and you could spend hours exploring all the different parts. There are a lot of steps and a lot of walking, so anyone considering going should keep that in mind. It offers educational materials as well as beautiful spots for photos. Park staff were very friendly as well.

As you the approach the Castillo de San Felipe, the fort looks impressive and the grounds are beautifully kept. With the light breeze from the sea, some were flying kites that can be purchased along the way. Once at castle, it was great to read the history about how the fort was initially built by Spaniards to protect the entry way and further enhanced during WW II. The ticket purchased also includes entry to Castillo San Cristóbal. Would go to both if possible and then walk through Old San Juan for shops, bars and restaurants.

This is such an important historical site in Old San Juan. On the ground level in many rooms, you will see displays of historical information. There is one tunnel below the entry level.....just be aware, there are no stair rails. Views of the ocean, exterior of the fort, the grounds, the lighthouse, chapel and casemates inside provide great photo ops! Construction by African slave labor of this 6 level fort began in 1539 and was completed in 1787. During WW II, the U.S. government added an artillery fire control station. El Morro suffered attacks from the English in 1595 and 1598 and the Dutch in 1625. During the Spanish American War, U.S. Navy ships fired upon the fort, destroying the lighthouse which was later restored. Be sure to wear very sturdy and comfortable shoes, wear a sun hat and take water. The gift shop does sell water at $3.50 a bottle. Admission is free with purchase of a ticket within 48 hours at Castillo San Cristobal and vice versa. Hours are from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 7 days a week. Enjoy!!

The castle can be approached from the front via a circular drop off or you can use the walkway along the water via the red San Juan Gate if you would like a beautiful walk. You must pay the National Park fee to enter. There are multiple levels and great places to take photos. The signage provides the historical context, there is a gift shop, and the gigantic lawn in front is known as an area for flying kites.

Even if you do not pay to go into the fort, you can still see the fort and its views. There is space to walk around the outside grounds a little bit and in the moat (dry) to check out the outside. There is no shade anywhere in the vicinity so bring your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cooling towel because although the ocean breeze is nice, that Puerto Rican sun is beastly. They do have a couple signs around on the outside with some history. If you are looking to see something historic without having to pay for a tour or pay to go inside, just walking around the grounds is a great way to see it still.

Great trip. We arrived at approximately 12:30 pm and made our way towards the entrance of the fort. After paying the admission fee, we started to explore the fort. The fort was huge and consisted of six various levels. There were multiple informational plaques located throughout the fort, that detailed the forts history and significant events that happened in the area. There were many artifacts out for display, including several old cannons. We were able to enjoy picturesque views of the water and marvel at the time and effort it took to build this magnificent structure. We did do quite a bit of walking while in the fort, since it was quite large. Tip: I recommend spending 3 hours here if you truly want to see everything.