Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón
Fortín de San Gerónimo
A small Spanish fort at the mouth of the Condado Lagoon that repelled a British attack in 1797. It is part of the San Juan National Historic Site.
Fortín de San Gerónimo was built in the 17th and 18th centuries to guard the entrance to Condado Lagoon. It was heavily damaged during a British attack in 1797 and later rebuilt. The small fort sits on seaside rocks, in striking contrast to the hotels of Condado. Its interior has limited opening hours, so most visitors admire and photograph it from Tercer Milenio Park or the Ashford Avenue bridge, where the evening views are especially good. It is within walking distance of El Escambrón Beach.
Opening hours
Exterior all day; interior opening per national park notices
Nearby sights
- Balneario El Escambrón
- Calle Cerra Street Art (Santurce)
- Condado
- La Placita de Santurce
- Ocean Park Beach
- Capitol of Puerto Rico
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- Old San Juan