El Morro, which sits within the San Juan National Historic Site, juts out of San Juan harbor and beckons to cruise ships. Construction of the hulking, six-story fortress started in 1539.

Both the Fort San Cristóbal and El Morro dominate the San Juan Harbor. You should plan to stop by San Cristóbal on the day you visit El Morro, especially considering that you can pay one fee for ...

What's this market known for? The Mercado Agricola Natural farmers market takes place on Saturday mornings just outside the entrance of the iconic El Morro fort in Puerto Rico. Local farmers and ...

In 1539, the Spanish began building a fort in San Juan to fend off attacks from European rivals. The fort was known as "El Morro," and as the attacks on it multiplied, so too did its defenses.