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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina


La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
Calle Fortaleza
San Juan 00902-0082
Puerto Rico
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World Heritage Site Details
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
Between the 15th and 19th centuries, a series of defensive structures was built at this strategic point in the...
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“La Fortaleza” Frommer's
“Old San Juan - Fortaleza” PlanetWare.com
“La Fortaleza and San Juan Historic Site” UNESCO.org
“La Fortaleza” wcities.com
“Exotic San Juan: trendy hotels, historic old town, beaches, casinos & sumptuous food” TravelLady
“What's Doing in San Juan” New York Times (free registration required)
“Puerto Rico En Route” SoftAdventure.net
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 146 attractions in San Juan
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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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“Well worth the money!”
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5 of 5 stars
Tracefan
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

“Don't expect to tour the inside”
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3 of 5 stars
TSun43
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

“UN lugar con gran historia”
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5 of 5 stars
DariaPuertoRico
Puerto Rico
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