Is San Juan National Historic Site open right now?
National Historic Site · PR
Partially closed
San Juan National Historic Site is partially closed.
Why this statusTemporary Closure of El Morro Dry Moat to Santa Elena Bastion
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- PR
- Nearest town
- Castillo San Cristobal
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
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.
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Visitor info
Address501 Norzagaray Street, Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan, PR 00901
Hours| 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 |
San Juan National Historic Site Getting thereFrom Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Get on Expreso Román Baldorioty de Castro/PR-26 from Av. Aeropuerto - Merge onto Expreso Román Baldorioty de Castro/PR-26 - Follow Avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera to Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan
How we read this status
We derive San Juan National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Temporary Closure of El Morro Dry Moat to Santa Elena Bastion Full method: how we check park status.