Fortaleza De San Felipe Puerto Plata

Fortaleza San Felipe

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The Fortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of the Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Also known as El …

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Jan 28, 2025
This is a well preserved coastal fort with a couple of rooms filled with artefacts, photos and documents outlining the past life of the fort.Full review by Adventurers049
Jan 6, 2025
The San Felipe Fort was a stop on our private tour of Puerto Plata. If you’ve been to San Juan and seen the large fort there, this is much smaller, but very similar in age and stone composition. Over…Full review by stephanie c
Dec 22, 2024
Although the views of the Ocean from the area is beautiful, visitors need to be aware of the pirates' carrying monkeys and macaws around the port. They will approach you with the animals while you a…Full review by Leland-Kristi H
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Fortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Is al…
touristlink.com
Facing the endless waters of the North Atlantic, this Spanish Colonial fortress is a unique relic from the 16th Century. Fortaleza San Felipe, t…
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Established:1965
Located:Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Type:History museum

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Are there restrooms available (I have small children) on site?
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Yes. There are new restrooms right inside the fort.
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Hello, Is there an enterance fee? Is there parking around and do you recommend this with small children (3 and 6 years …
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Hello, Is there an enterance fee? Is there parking around and do you recommend this with small children (3 and 6 years old)? Thanks
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There is parking and it would be appropriate for young children. I am not sure if there was a separate entrance fee because we were part of a group from a Carnival Splendor cruise ship. …
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There is parking and it would be appropriate for young children. I am not sure if there was a separate entrance fee because we were part of a group from a Carnival Splendor cruise ship. It is a very historical place and looks out over beautiful water.
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Gonna go to Riu Merengue in Sep/Oct is it possible to book a tour to Fort San Felipe from the hotel?
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Yes It's included in the city tour
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Answer by James D · Aug 19, 2017
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is this in proximity to the cathedral? SO if we take an uber or taxi there we can jsut walk around the town on our own and …
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is this in proximity to the cathedral? SO if we take an uber or taxi there we can jsut walk around the town on our own and see this?
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Downtown and the Cathedral are probably 1/2 mile from Fort San Felipe. You can easily cover all in 3 - 4 hours.
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I am planning to visit this site when I go to Puerto Plata in two weeks. For people staying in Puerto Plata Hotels is it …
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I am planning to visit this site when I go to Puerto Plata in two weeks. For people staying in Puerto Plata Hotels is it better to book directly from Trip advisor or through the hotel please let me know. Thank you in advance for your help
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I would book through your hotel. They are extremely accommodating. The tours may include a variety of places you have no interest in. If that is the case, there are usually …
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I would book through your hotel. They are extremely accommodating. The tours may include a variety of places you have no interest in. If that is the case, there are usually taxis for hire just inside the hotel entrance. The driver would then be at your disposal. You would also know the taxi is approved by the hotel. The other choice is to speak to either the doorman or the front counter staff. Lots of options.
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