El Morro, which sits within the San Juan National Historic Site, juts out of San Juan harbor and beckons to cruise ships. Construction of the hulking, six-story fortress started in 1539.

In 1539, the Spanish began building a fort in San Juan to fend off attacks from European rivals. The fort was known as "El Morro," and as the attacks on it multiplied, so too did its defenses.

Ever wonder why Old San Juan is a must-visit? Picture this: a compact, walkable city brimming with history, stunning ...

La Fortaleza, along with the later fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal and San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), and a large portion of the original San Juan City Wall, ...

Robert Curley Viejo San Juan is home to a variety of top attractions, including the Castillo San Felipe del Morro (a.k.a. El Morro) and the Castillo San Cristóbal, the two centuries-old forts ...

Another cultural amenity is in the process of being unveiled on Niagara Street (La Avenida San Juan). Along with a ... these ‘Garitas del Morro’ (representing small, circular outposts ...