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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina, San Juan

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#8 of 19 in Historic Sites in San Juan

World heritage site · Government Building · Hidden Gem · Historic Site

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Built between 1533 and 1540 as a fortress, the World Heritage-listed La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina remains the home of Puerto Rico's governor and represents one of the oldest executive mansions in the Americas. Take a guided tour to see simply yet tastefully decorated rooms and halls. Walk through the luscious gardens, which feature mosaic decorations and vistas spreading across the harbor and the old walls. Our San Juan trip itinerary maker app makes visiting La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina and other San Juan attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina reviews

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By AMsays

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...

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... more »
By B1714D

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...

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... more »

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