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San juan national historic site: San Juan National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

San Juan National Historic Site (Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan) – What To Know BEFORE You Go

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Travelers can learn about historic battles that took place against the English and Dutch while visiting the restored lighthouse, chapel, and vintage cannons at Castillo San Felipe del Morro (nicknamed El Morro for short). History buffs will also love Castillo San Cristóbal, located near the gate of Old San Juan. While El Morro protected Puerto Rico from sea attacks, Castillo San Cristóbal was designed to stop intruders approaching by land. With grounds stretching some 27 acres (11 hectares), it’s Puerto Rico’s largest fortification site, as well as the biggest built by the Spanish after arrival in the New World.

Guided tours of Old San Juan include visits to the San Juan National Historic Site, plus you can catch views of El Morro while riding around on a Jet Ski tour of the bay.

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Great overview of San Juan!

stephrr, Nov 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Our tour guide, Angel, was amazing. So was our driver Anna. They picked us up at our hotel in Old San Juan in a timely fashion in a clean well-appointed vehicle. Both were quite knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We were given time to take pictures and/or tailor our experience. We loved all aspects of our private tour. It really gave us an overview to decide our plans for the rest of our vacation. Highly recommend!

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Best San Juan tour!

MaryBeth_S, Dec 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Angel and his wife gave an awesome tour through San Juan. It rained the first hour, so they added extra stops to make up for the time we didn’t spend getting out to see the sights. The extra neighborhoods they added were tailored to what we had conversed about – so thoughtful! Angel is extremely knowledgeable about San Juan and its history. This is the only tour you need in San Juan!

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Excellent tour guides

Dawn_W, Dec 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

We had a great time on our tour with Angel & Annie! They were very knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our questions. We highly recommend this tour!

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They really did a great…

Joe_H, Nov 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

They really did a great job and they were very negotiable of the sites and history of the island. This is a must for all visitors.

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A must do experience!

Johanne_M, Oct 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Imagine my surprise when a large black Suburban was waiting for me outside my hotel! I didn’t realize I booked a private tour. No worries. My guide quickly made me comfortable. He was kind, knowledgeable, interesting and clearly in love with his homeland. The tour was beautiful, showing me the culture, history and progression of San Juan. I highly recommend!!!

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Best Tour and Tour Guide

Kimeca_J, Sep 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

This was my first time doing a private tour and I don’t know if I can go back to group tours. Angel was very friendly, polite, and knowledgeable. He gave us a great history lesson of San Juan. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone that travels to San Juan.

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Jerome_K, Dec 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

This was a fantastic tour – the guide was kind, thoughtful, and extremely well-informed. They were precisely on time (actually they texted about 15 minutes early to let us know that they were in the area and ready to pick us up whenever it was convenient for us) and the vehicle was extremely comfortable and spacious.
The tour was very well-organized with a steady stream of information from our guide, who also showed a great facility for answering any questions that we had. I was with my parents, who have mobility issues. They fortunately do not need wheelchairs, but more than a few steps is hard & they cannot walk far. I was really sad that they would not be able to see Old San Juan. But our guides nimbly guided our tour van through the streets of Old San Juan. We made a few stops to take pictures and they did a great job of adjusting to however much time we wanted to spend at each place.
At the end they offered to drop us off wherever we liked.
This tour was much better than I imagined or dared to hope. They were simply wonderful in all ways.

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Great San Juan Tour

John_H, Nov 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Annie and Angel were outstanding tour guides! Annie’s driving was amazing and made us feel safe and well cared for! She also contributed key insights on the city and its real sides. Angel was also outstanding! He was informed, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable about the city, its rich heritage, and its relationships with other cultures. He painted a masterful portrait of the city and its people that we will always remember. We highly recommend Annie and Angel as guides and look forward to seeing them next time we come to San Juan. Viator has a winning team in Angel and Annie! Our compliments on a great tour! 👍🏼👍🏼

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Well Worth It!!!!

Larry_T, Jul 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Tour guides were great and very knowledgeable. We met others on the cruise that had taken another “city tour” and they said all they did was sit in traffic. Our private tour was great!

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Guide and driver were…

Angela_G, Jul 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Guide and driver were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Started in Old San Juan mostly to give context for rest of tour as we had been here before and did those tours. Then on to “new” San Juan. We learned quite a bit. I’m a nervous passenger and felt very safe with the driver. If you are looking to stretch your horizons, this is the tour for you

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Great tour!

Dawn_D, Jun 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Angel and Annie were so much fun to spend time with. Great energy, super knowledgable and they really helped us to share our San Juan trip by showing us all of the best places (old and new) to check out. Highly recommended!

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Fabulous experience

Lin_A, Jun 2022

The Old, The New and the Now: An Updated Private San Juan City Tour

Absolutely fabulous. Angel and Annie were terrific. I would recommend this trip to everyone who visits San Juan. A great grasp of everything about San Juan. I loved the market area with the “nightclubs” surrounding. We just loved it💕💕💕💕💕 next time I would hire them for a different part of puerto rico

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Things to Know Before You Go

History buffs and military enthusiasts will enjoy exploring San Juan National Historic Site.
In addition to exploring the forts, you can also walk along the Paseo del Morro trail, which follows the city wall from the San Juan Gate to Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
Be aware that the surfaces of the historical structures are uneven and rugged, and the ramps and staircases are steep and sometimes narrow.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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How to Get There

The San Juan National Historic Site is an easy walk from the pier where most cruise ships dock; head north past Plaza Colón from there. Free trams depart every 20 to 30 minutes and travel three different routes around Old San Juan, including past the historic site. Taxis are also available.

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Trip ideas

Visiting San Juan for the First Time? Here’s What to See and Do

From the food to the flora and fauna and everything in between, here’s how to make the most of your first trip to San Juan.

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Where to Find the Best Views in San Juan

Here’s where to go for the best views in San Juan, from the streets to the suburbs.

How to Spend 2 Days in San Juan

With two days to spend in the Puerto Rican capital, you’ll be able to tour the colonial old city, explore otherworldly bioluminescent bays, and head farther afield to experience Puerto Rico’s rain forests.

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When to Get There

In February, over the course of several days, the San Juan National Historic Site celebrates its anniversary with special programming. Park staff and volunteers dressed as uniformed soldiers conduct cannon-firing demonstrations from Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Juan de la Cruz in the morning and afternoon. In general, the site attracts the most tourists and locals on the weekends.

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El Yunque Rain Forest

Located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from San Juan, El Yunque Rain Forest is a popular attraction for first-time and returning visitors to Puerto Rico and a must-see for nature lovers. Although it is relatively small in size, it is the only tropical rain forest in the United States Forest Service and boasts plenty of biodiversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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What are the nearest attractions to San Juan National Historic Site (Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan)?

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Attractions near San Juan National Historic Site (Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan):

Museum of the Americas (Museo de las Américas)
Old San Juan
Castillo San Felipe del Morro

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What else should I know about attractions in San Juan?

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As well as visiting the San Juan National Historic Site (Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan), check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit:

Where to Find the Best Views in San Juan
Things to do in San Juan with Kids
How to Spend 1 Day in San Juan

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Friends of San Juan – National Historic Site

Latest News…

Friends of San Juan National Historic Site Receives New Capacity Building Grant from National Park Foundation

The National Park Foundation recently announced that the Friends of San Juan National Historic Site is one of 41 park partner organizations to receive a Strong Parks, Strong Communities Grant from the National Park Foundation. This grant will enable Friends of SJNHS to implement a series of educational events and programming for the community.

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September 21, 2022

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Honoring the very first ‘friend’ of our organization

The Friends of San Juan National Historic Site fondly remembers and celebrates the life of Elba Estrella Cintrón Girona. Elba made significant contributions to our organization and many others. Learn more about this inspiring benefactor here.

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September 21, 2022

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Conservation at the San Juan National Historic Site is ongoing!

Follow the link to check out some recent action shots of the ongoing conservation work at San Juan National Historic Site.

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Mission

The Friends of San Juan National Historic Site is a non-profit organization designed to support the San Juan National Historic Site (SJNHS) financially and to amplify its public outreach agenda. By raising funds and awareness about our island’s history and cultural heritage, we aim to perpetuate the responsible stewardship of our park’s treasures.

SJNHS comprises Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), the San Juan Gate, Paseo del Morro, and most of the historic wall that surrounds Old San Juan. It is one of more than 400 National Parks and historical sites across the United States and its territories, but it is the ONLY National Park of the National Park Service (NPS) in Puerto Rico and one of only 23 parks classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its cultural and historical value for all humanity.

The Friends of San Juan National Historic Site is proud to join a long list of other Friends organizations across the United States (and beyond) that focus on promoting the natural and historic beauty of their parks, sharing their importance with park visitors, and, of course, contributing to their preservation for future generations. If you are a frequent traveler and park visitor and are finding yourself interested in learning more about Friends organizations more generally, check out this list of similar organizations based in the continental U.S.

Our goals are straight-forward: Raise money that allows the walls, grounds, and more ephemeral aspects of SJNHS (like graffiti, objects, furniture, documents, and so on) to be properly conserved; educate adults and children on how they can be a part of our shared history and also a part of the park’s future.

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Create strategic partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations that share our ongoing mission.

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Raise Money for small- and large-scale preservation projects across the San Juan National Historic Site.

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Support educational programming in an effort to inspire adults and children to be stewards of our National Park.

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Share our mission and our story with park visitors at local events, local establishments, and more broadly with other Friends organizations/ park visitors.

Any amount helps us achieve our goals

You can make a difference. Support the San Juan National Historic Site by making a donation or by getting involved with our organization. Click on the button below to send us a donation. 100% of our proceeds go back into the park and our efforts to preserve it.

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History

Islands are often celebrated for their cultural diversity, their unique natural resources, or their natural beauty. What is sometimes more difficult to appreciate are the complicated histories and events that have led them to be so celebrated today. It is useful to remember that islands have played and indeed continue to play an important role in sea-faring as well as in inter-regional communication and trade. Their often strategic locations between larger land-masses/socio-political powers have made them stages for the enactment of world affairs and homes to people traveling from near and far. Puerto Rico is no different….

Fort San Felipe del Morro.
San Juan Lighthouse is located in this fort, and is itself listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 22, 1981 .
Paseo del Morro, National Recreation Trail since 2001.
San Juan gate, at the end of Paseo.

US World Heritage Site
Cultural	Mesa Verde National Park (1978) Independence Hall (1979) Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (1982) La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico (1983) Statue of Liberty (1984) . ) Chaco Culture (1987) ) Monticello and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville (1987) Pueblo de Taos (1992) Monumental Mounds of Poverty Point (2014) Missions in San Antonio (2015) Architectural works XX ^century Century of Frank Lloyd Wright (2019)
Natural	Yellowstone National Park (1978) Kluan / Wrangell St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini Alsek (with Canada) (1979) Everglades National Park (wildlife 1979) Grand Canyon National Park ( 1979) Redwood National Park (1980) Olympic National Park (1981) Mammoth Cave National Park (1981) Great Smoky Mountains National Park (1983) Yosemite National Park (1984) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (1987) Waterton Glacier International Peace Park (with Canada) (1995) Carlsbad Caves National Park (1995)
Mixed	Papahanumokuakea (2010)

National Park System Units in Puerto Rico
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