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Castillo de San Cristobal


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Traveller Description: This massive 27-acre series of fortifications is the largest the Spanish built in the New World.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Military base/facility
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Calle Norzagaray
Old San Juan San Juan 00901
Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-729-6777

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
2 Nov 2009

The historic site is pretty neat. It was a very pretty view at dusk. Really inexpensive... like 3 dollars a person. Hard to find parking. more

23 Oct 2009

This place is worth your time. Here you shall be able to take plenty of pictures. It is the largest fortification ever built by the Spanish in the New World and was declared a World Heritage site in 1983. There is a small entrance fee, but it has been a while and I do not remember how much was it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Omaha, NE
10 Oct 2009

We spent a day in Old San Juan and decided to start our day here. It was very interesting and beautiful to see this historic site in it's natural state. So many of the original furnishings and equipment were still there. We went into the dungeon, up into the spires, and got to look out onto the ocean from the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, IN
8 Jul 2009

My family visited this site while in Puerto Rico. We had visited El Morro fort earlier and walked down to this area. My wife and daughter decided to shop, while my son and I toured this fort. We were able to tag along with a tour guide, who made the visit more enjoyable. A very interesting tour. We did not... more

23 Jun 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The San Cristobal is a neat place and is just a short walk from El Morro. I recommend listening to the Park Ranger orientation because they only give 2 guided tours a day, one in English and one in Spanish. Have fun and enjoy. more

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5 of 5 stars
Draper, Utah
3 Apr 2009

I was actually suprised at how cool I thought San Cristobal was. Very impressed. Buy the combined ticket to see both forts (Cristobal and El Morro). They both offer an amazing look back in time and some amazing scenery. My wife and I loved it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Miramar, FL
30 Jan 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Well, although not as good as San Felipe Del Morro, Castillo San Cristobal is still an excellent fort to see. It is about 3/4 or maybe a mile from El Morro and you can see El Morro from San Cristobal. Right next to San Cristobal is La Perla. Don't go in there, it is gated off, but don't try. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seoul, South Korea
2 Jul 2006
7/9 found this review helpful

The Castillo de San Cristobal is a massive fort, but is not as well-known and thus visited as El Moro. Unfortunately, not all parts were accessible. Like El Moro, it invites one to wander and read the many placards. San Cristobal has a good history of 18th century military life, including a recreated barracks. If you take the NPS guided... more

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Castillo de San Cristobal Address

Calle Norzagaray | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-729-6777