National Historic Site · Puerto Rico, United States
San Juan National Historic Site
San Juan National Historic Site is a national historic site in Puerto Rico, United States, covering 75.1 acres (30.4 ha), established in 1949.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Puerto Rico, United States |
| Area | 75.1 acres (30.4 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 18.4675° N, 66.1103° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About San Juan National Historic Site
San Juan National Historic Site (Spanish: Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan) in the Old San Juan section of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a National Park Service-managed historic site which preserves and interprets the Spanish colonial-era fortification system of the city of San Juan, and features structures such as the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses. This fortification system is the oldest European construction under United States jurisdiction and one of the oldest in the New World. This national historic site, together with La Fortaleza, have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Like San Juan National Historic Site? Visit San Juan National Historic Site’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) · San Juan, Puerto Rico · 7.4 miles away
- Cyril E. King Airport (STT) · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · 74.8 miles away
- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) · Beef Island, British Virgin Islands · 102.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Juan National Historic Site?
San Juan National Historic Site is in Puerto Rico, United States (18.4675° N, 66.1103° W).
When was San Juan National Historic Site established?
San Juan National Historic Site was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is San Juan National Historic Site?
San Juan National Historic Site covers 75.1 acres (30.4 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/saju/ — Official park page.