San Felipe del Morro Fortress

501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

Work began on el Morro in 1539 and now, protected as a National Historic Site, travelers have the opportunity to walk through 500 years of its fascinating history. Go on a Sunday to see local Puerto Ricans participate in a Kite Festival on its open field. Also, it’s neighbor Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is not to be missed - a colonial-era cemetery for many of Puerto Rico‘s prominent residents.

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Work began on el Morro in 1539 and now, protected as a National Historic Site, travelers have the opportunity to walk through 500 years of its fascinating history. Go on a Sunday to see local Puerto Ricans participate in a Kite Festival on its open field. Also, it’s neighbor Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is not to be missed - a colonial-era cemetery for many of Puerto Rico‘s prominent residents.

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