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Castillo de San Cristobal vs Parque de las Palomas
Both Castillo de San Cristobal and Parque de las Palomas are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Castillo de San Cristobal ranks significantly higher than Parque de las Palomas. Castillo de San Cristobal ranks #2 in San Juan with recommendations from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Castillo de San Cristobal
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Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Concierge
"The trompe l'oeil painting lining the inside of the dome makes the Catedral de San Juan Bautista worth a peek."
Frommer's
"Its walls rise more than 150 feet (46m) above the sea—a marvel of military engineering."
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Be sure to see the Garita del Diablo (the Devil's Sentry Box)
Fodor's
"San Cristóbal was known in the 17th and 18th centuries as the Gibraltar of the West Indies."
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Lonely Planet
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"The fort has a fascinating museum, a store, military archives, a reproduction of a soldier’s barracks, and stunning Atlantic and city views."
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Afar Magazine
"Castillo de San Cristóbal in old San Juan: Don't miss the opportunity to visit a piece of history standing over 500 years. Walk, marvel, inhale, and continue... Repeat..."
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Parque de las Palomas
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Fodor's
"The small, shaded park bordering Old San Juan's Capilla del Cristo has a large stone wall with pigeonholes cut into it."
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Lonely Planet
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"Parque de las Palomas is in a tree-shaded cobblestone courtyard on the top of the city wall, with excellent views."
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Afar Magazine
"If ever in Old San Juan in the island of Puerto Rico, visit the Parque de las Palomas (Pigeon Park). The view to the San Juan bay will transport you to Spanish times. "
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Afar Magazine
"This old city is one of my favorites. I love the character and the artsy atmosphere. It's like New Orleans, but Caribbean style."
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