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Fortaleza San Felipe
City Tours, Historia Colonial,
Visitas Guiadas 2026
Descubre la Fortaleza San Felipe, la fortaleza española del siglo XVI en el corazón de cada city tour de Puerto Plata. Vistas al océano Atlántico, la celda de Máximo Gómez, el Malecón y el centro histórico colonial. Cancelación gratuita en la mayoría de tours.
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Fortaleza San Felipe
📍 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
La Fortaleza San Felipe es una fortaleza colonial espanola del siglo XVI construida en 1577 sobre un promontorio rocoso frente al Oceano Atlantico en Puerto Plata. Es la estructura militar europea mas antigua en pie del Nuevo Mundo y alberga un peque
16th century Spanish fortressAtlantic Ocean viewsColonial history museumLocated on the Malecon
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Three ways to enjoy: 7 cascades tour, full 12 cascades canyon, or combo with Puerto Plata city.
7 Cascades Tour
Desde $61/ person
- Fortaleza San Felipe entry included
- Slides and jumps 2 to 8 meters
- Guided experience
- Hotel pickup available
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Full 12 Cascades
Desde $50/ person
- Fortaleza San Felipe full canyon
- Full canyon, top 12 cascades
- Life vest and audio guides included
- Free cancellation 24h
Full Day Adventure
Desde $90/ person
- Fortaleza San Felipe + Puerto Plata + beaches
- Full day from Puerto Plata
- Expert guides
- All equipment included
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Fortaleza San Felipe
📍 Puerto PlataLa Fortaleza San Felipe es una fortaleza colonial espanola del siglo XVI construida en 1577 sobre un promontorio rocoso frente al Oceano Atl...
16th century Spanish fortressAtlantic Ocean viewsColonial history museum
Amber Museum
📍 Puerto PlataEl Museo del Ambar se encuentra en una mansion victoriana en el centro historico de Puerto Plata, a pocos pasos de la Fortaleza San Felipe. ...
Dominican amber collectionInsects fossilized in amberVictorian mansion building
Cabarete
📍 Puerto PlataLa capital del kitesurf y windsurf del Caribe, a 45 minutos al este de Puerto Plata. Cabarete ofrece vientos alisios perfectos, escuelas de ...
Kitesurfing capitalWindsurfingBeach nightlife
Cayo Arena (Paradise Island)
📍 Punta RuciaUna pequena isla de banco de arena rodeada de arrecife de coral y agua turquesa, considerada el mejor punto de snorkel de Republica Dominica...
Sandbar islandBest snorkeling in DRCoral reef
Malecon de Puerto Plata
📍 Puerto PlataEl Malecon es el paseo maritimo que recorre la costa atlantica de Puerto Plata y termina en la Fortaleza San Felipe. Es el corazon social de...
Atlantic Ocean promenadeConnects to Fortaleza San FelipeSunset views
Ocean World Adventure Park
📍 Puerto PlataUn parque de aventura marina en Puerto Plata con encuentros con delfines, interacciones con tiburones, shows de leones marinos, aviario de a...
Dolphin encountersShark interactionSea lion show
Parque Nacional Monte Cristi
📍 Monte CristiUn parque nacional en la costa noroeste de Republica Dominicana, a 2.5 horas al oeste de Puerto Plata. El Morro es una mesa espectacular que...
El Morro mesaMangrovesBird watching
Playa Dorada
📍 Puerto PlataLa playa resort iconica de Puerto Plata con arena dorada, aguas turquesa calmadas y hoteles todo incluido. Playa Dorada ofrece deportes acua...
Golden sandResort areaWatersports
Sosua
📍 Puerto PlataUna bahia protegida en Sosua, a 30 minutos al este de Puerto Plata, con excelente snorkel directamente desde la playa, arrecifes de coral y ...
Snorkeling bayCoral reefBeach vendors
Teleferico Puerto Plata
📍 Puerto PlataUn teleferico que asciende 793 metros hasta la cima del Monte Isabel de Torres en Puerto Plata. Cuenta con un jardin botanico, una replica d...
Cable car rideMount Isabel de TorresBotanical garden
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Fortaleza San Felipe City Tour
"Fortaleza San Felipe blew us away. The 16th century walls and 360 views over the Atlantic were stunning. Our guide brought the colonial story to life. An absolute must-do on the North Coast."
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Catamaran Cruise
"Perfect day on the water. Snorkeling at the historic viewpoints was incredible, the crew was fun, and the open bar kept flowing. The stop at the historic viewpoints was the highlight."
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"Fortaleza San Felipe fortaleza was breathtaking. The zip line over the water was exhilarating and the cave swimming was something I have never experienced before. A must-do near Puerto Plata."
Fortaleza San Felipe is a series of a 16th century fortress and historic city center and pools carved into marble rock in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Guided tours climb up to 12 cascades and you slide or jump from one to the next. Jumps go from 2 to 8 meters. Life vest and audio guides are included.
Fortaleza San Felipe is located on Carretera #5 Nagua-Puerto Plata in La Entrada. From Puerto Plata or Cabarete, it is about 1.5 to 2 hours by car. From Puerto Plata, about 2.5 hours. Most visitors book a tour with transport included, or hire a private driver.
Public parks range from $61 to $150 per person including food and drinks. Day passes at resort parks vary. Catamaran cruises and snorkel trips start from around $50 per person with lunch and open bar included.
Yes. Fortaleza San Felipe is a daytime tourist monument with on-site staff, bilingual signs and easy access. The ramparts have low railings, watch children near the edges. Take a guide if you want context on the cannons and Maximo Gomez cell.
Bring cash (Dominican pesos), sunscreen, towel, waterproof phone case, and water shoes. There is a restaurant and two snack bars on site. Lockers require a physical ID as deposit. GoPros are not allowed on the zipline.
Nearby attractions include Playa Dorada beaches (10 min), Teleferico Puerto Plata cable car (20 min), Ocean World Adventure Park (25 min), Sosua beach (30 min), and Cabarete kitesurf town (35 min). Fortaleza San Felipe is the headline historic attraction of Puerto Plata, the oldest standing Spanish fort in the New World.
Fortaleza San Felipe is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The best time to visit is on weekday mornings to avoid crowds. Weekends can get busy with local Dominican visitors.
The dry season (December to April) offers the best weather. Fortaleza San Felipe is open year-round. Arrive early in the morning for the calmest water and fewest visitors. Weekdays are much quieter than weekends.
Destinos Cerca de Puerto Plata
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Damajagua Waterfalls
🚢27 Waterfalls of Damajagua canyon, cliff jumps and natural water slides. 40 minutes south of Puerto Plata.
Amber Cove
🏛️Cruise port and shore excursion hub for Puerto Plata, including the Fortaleza, Brugal and Damajagua tours. 20 minutes from the fortress.
Los Tres Ojos
🏝️Colonial-era cave system and turquoise lagoons in Santo Domingo. Perfect combo with the Zona Colonial. 3.5 hours from Puerto Plata.
Sosua
🪁Sheltered bay, coral reef snorkeling and beach bars. 30 minutes east of Puerto Plata, easy combo with the city tour.
Cabarete
Capital del kitesurf. Bares de playa, deportes acuaticos y vida nocturna. 1 hora al oeste.
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