La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza

www.fortaleza.pr.gov
Tripadvisor (218) · Historical landmark in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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La Fortaleza is the official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The … See more

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Jan 24, 2024
We had rented an apartment in San Juan, which just happened to be down the block from La Fortaleza. We had read that you can take a tour of the grounds, but we didn’t know how to do this. Since th… Full review by clairemC5031KQ
Mar 22, 2023
UNESCO’s La Fortaleza and its fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal and San Juan de la Cruz and the majority of the San Juan City Wall, were built between the 16th a… Full review by AMsays
Feb 1, 2023
I don't think the TA description of La Fortaleza is accurate any more. Fortaleza is a historic 16 c forted governor's mansion. It's set right in the very center of the old town. However, you cannot … Full review by B1714D
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Articles

La Fortaleza, or the Fortress, is the current official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. Built between 1533 and 1540 to defend …
gpsmycity.com
La Fortaleza is the Governor's mansion. It is located in the western part of the city at the end of the street, facing the bay. The mansion wa…
cityseeker.com
La Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the current official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the ha…
touristlink.com
La Fortaleza, also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina, has been the official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico since the 16th centur…
sygic.com
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Facts

Construction started:1533
Construction completed:1540

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Is today a good day to visit La Fortaleza? I hear its vacant today.
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Hello, there have been some protests these days in Old San Juan and I would recommend visiting other parts of the island and not Old San Juan because of the crowds of people …
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Hello, there have been some protests these days in Old San Juan and I would recommend visiting other parts of the island and not Old San Juan because of the crowds of people asking for things to be better for Puerto Rico. Ask your hosts because very day it’s changing.
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Answer by Upekkhapr S · Jul 25, 2019
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How did you book or reserve the tour? Was it a private tour or group?
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We just went to the office and asked when was the next scheduled tour and then we showed up at the scheduled time. If you are facing the mansion, the office is on the left hand …
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We just went to the office and asked when was the next scheduled tour and then we showed up at the scheduled time. If you are facing the mansion, the office is on the left hand side of the street and it's a few buildings before you reach the mansion. If you walk up to the gate of the mansion and ask how to attend a tour, they will direct you to the office.
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Please send physical address of the Governors Place
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I don't remember the exact address.Lo ciento.
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