Visit the Fortaleza San Felipe

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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May 1, 2025
The fort Fortaleza San Felipe was interesting and beautiful. However, it is not safe to walk around without a guide! We did this and we felt very unsafe. I would suggest take a guided tour!Full review by MAREA J P
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
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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…
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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 and it’s very clean. I had my small child with me too. It’s everything you expect from the National Park Service.
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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 a small fee (a few dollars). Some parking...kids might like it. Doesn't take long to see it (half hour to an hour, tops). Avoid hottest part of the day if possible. Bring 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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No, not together.
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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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When booking excursions you only have about 20 mins per place. If it is a beautiful day, I would rent a taxi for the day about $30 for 3-4 hours. And see the place at your own pace. I …
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When booking excursions you only have about 20 mins per place. If it is a beautiful day, I would rent a taxi for the day about $30 for 3-4 hours. And see the place at your own pace. I really wish we did.
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