San Juan National Historic Site
San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations.
Photo: Courtesy: Aerofoto / NPS
About San Juan National Historic Site
San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations. Countries fought for control of this tiny yet strategic island for centuries. Generations of soldiers have lived and worked within the forts. Visitors today are as inspired by these stories as they are by the beauty of the architecture and the ingenuity of design and engineering of this World Heritage Site.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Valid for 24 hours, valid for both fortifications
Hours
San Juan National Historic Site
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Puerto Rico enjoys year round tropical climate. Winters are breeze and summers are mostly hot and humid. It rains all year long with a "dry" season in April. Temperatures range from 80's in the winter to 90's in the summer. The hurricane season starts in June and ends in November. On the longest day, June 22nd, the sun sets around 7 PM. On the shortest day, December 22nd, the sun sets around 4:30 PM.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter San Juan National Historic Site?
- Entrance to San Juan National Historic Site starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at San Juan National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Guided Tours, Hiking.