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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Traveller Description: Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Government building, Historic home, Historic village
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Calle Fortaleza San Juan 00902-0082
Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-721-7000
Fax: 787-725-4569

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5 of 5 stars
Michigan
1 Dec 2009

There are 2 separate tours. One of the gardens and one of the inside. Each is done in English and Spanish (one is done on the hour and the other is done on the 1/2 hour). We made a reservation at least a month ahead of time for our inside tour. The one caveat was it's subject to cancellation if... more

5 Sep 2008

The Governor's Mansion, as we call it in the US, looked nice from the outside, but the tour does not take you inside of the house, which was very disappointing. So only go here if you want to look at the Governor's garden and courtyard. It costs $3 per person. more

25 Oct 2009

Solo viendolo de frente podras apreciar la historia en presencia de la belleza del mar, ademas de que la Isla... more

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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina Address

Calle Fortaleza, San Juan 00902-0082, Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-721-7000 Fax: 787-725-4569