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Parque de las Palomas vs Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Both Parque de las Palomas and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Castillo San Felipe del Morro scores marginally higher than Parque de las Palomas. Castillo San Felipe del Morro has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
Top Choice
"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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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Concierge
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501 Calle Norzagary, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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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
"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"
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"More commonly known as El Morro, this stone garrison is the second-oldest freestanding fort in the Americas."
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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."
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