Located at the end of the Malecon in PP. Pretty nice vista and once you get inside, 10-15 minutes browsing around and snapping a photo or two does the trick. There are many street vendors outside the entrance selling their usual trinkets and wares, which is a common theme in the city. Since this spot was one of several stop-overs... more

I suppose the fort itself is ok, but after you walk up the stairs and look at the views of the harbor filled with commercial liners, you are pretty much finished because it is so small... more of a bunker than a fort... then good luck getting past all the con artists outside. I live in Thailand, which is similarly... more

It had beautiful views but it was just structure nothing else. Yo can see it all within 10 minutes at most. more

nothing really too exceptional to say about the fort. unless i missed something there was only 3 indoor rooms. the central area, the weapons room and the torture chamber. there were guides thre to tell stories and give you some of the fort history. just by the natural purpose of the fort it does allow for some really pretty and... more

wonderful to see this historic fort still standing. The blind gentleman who provided history of the fort was phenomemal. The tour guide was excellent, especially when discribing the torture room. Must see! more

The fort is impressive because it is still standing. It is one of the first forts built here in the "New World" by landing Europeans. Inside you will find cannon balls of various sizes, rusted bayonets and some early weapons. And thats it. Its just a brick building with a good view of the water. Good historical building to visit... more

The Fort was beautiful to see. The view of the Atlantic Ocean is breath taking. There are old canons, guns, and so many other weapons the men used when at war. The 439 year old fort is one stop you'll have to make when you go to Puerto Plata. more

The Fort was beautiful to see. The view of the Atlantic Ocean is awesome. The 439 year old fort is one stop you'll have to make when you go to Puerto Plata. more

Wow!! quel monument historique avec une vue a couper le souffle...a l'interieur un vielle homme aveugle nous raconte l'histoire du... more