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Castillo San Felipe del Morro: a strategic fortress in San Juan’s harbor

January 31, 2017 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) was built by the Spanish to control the entrance to the Caribbean Sea and the gateway to the New World. During the Age of Discovery, the mouth of the channel into San Juan’s harbor was considered a strategic island for military and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: military forts, places to see in Puerto Rico, places to see in San Juan, seaside military fortresses

Castillo San Cristobal: a taste of Spanish history in the Caribbean

January 15, 2017 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Castillo San Cristobal is within walking distance (less than a mile) from the Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro). Both structures are part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Considerably more tourists choose to visit El Morro. If you only have time to visit one place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: coastal historical sites, military museums, places to see in Puerto Rico, places to see in San Juan

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