Overview

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Castillo de San Cristóbal? is a Spanish fortress built in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This structure was built to protect the city from land attacks, unlike the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, which protected the sea entrance. This fortress is part of the San Juan National Historic Site and a World Heritage Site since 1983.

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Fees: Admission

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Links: https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/historyculture/san-cristobal.htm
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_San_Crist%C3%B3bal

Location

Closest City or Region: San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico

Coordinates: 18.467365, -66.111008

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March 28, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Story

We spent the afternoon in Old San Juan. We walked through the Castillo San Cristobal and then did some souvenir shopping. The castle was very interesting and was fun to explore.

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