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San Juan National Historic Site
Directions

Car

From the international airport take route 26 west. At the bridge connecting with Old San Juan, follow Luis Muñoz Rivera Avenue to Fort San Cristóbal, just past the Puerto Rico Capitol building. This trip is 10 miles and 20 minutes long. 

Public Transportation

If arriving on a cruise ship, most piers are within walking distance (10-15 minutes). Just walk up the hill, past the Plaza Colon. The Panamerican pier is 3 miles away, and taxis are available.

George Clifford  

Did You Know?
The only succesfull attack against the San Juan NHS fortifications was in 1598. Sir George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland led the British attack and occupied the island for 33 days.

Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 07:49 EST