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104 Calle La Fortaleza vs Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Both are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, 104 Calle La Fortaleza is preferred by most professionals compared to Castillo San Felipe del Morro. 104 Calle La Fortaleza scores 86 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.

104 Calle La Fortaleza
104 Calle La Fortaleza
8 / 10
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The office and residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere." Full review
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Proper attire is required (informal okay).
Fodor's Fodor's
"Sitting atop the fortified city walls overlooking the harbor, La Fortaleza was built between 1533 and 1540 as a fortress." Full review
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Proper attire is required: no sleeveless shirts or very short shorts.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Tours of the building's first floor, including the chapel, dungeon, and the gardens, are given on a daily basis." Full review
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Special tours must be arranged in advance through a written request.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"One of the lookout towers of the old fort." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Guarded iron gates mark La Fortaleza, also known as El Palacio de Santa Catalina." Full review
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
8 / 10
501 Calle Norzagary, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Concierge Concierge
"The breathtaking setting makes it the city's most popular attraction, so things can get crowded."
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Getting here early in the day is a good idea—as well as escaping the crowds, you'll avoid the worst of the heat.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rising 140 feet above the sea, the massive six-level fortress was built to protect the port and has a commanding view of the harbor. It is a labyrinth of cannon batteries, ramps, barracks, turrets" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The star of Old San Juan, El Morro juts aggressively over bold headlands, glowering across the Atlantic at would-be conquerors." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"More commonly known as El Morro, this stone garrison is the second-oldest freestanding fort in the Americas." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"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." Full review
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