La Fortaleza
The governor's blue-and-white mansion since 1533, the oldest executive residence in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere.
- Open
- View the outside at any time; tours vary
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- 63 Calle Fortaleza, San Juan, PR 00901Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- At the west end of Calle Fortaleza.
Why Go
Built as the city's first fort, it was soon found to be in the wrong place to defend the bay, and it became a palace. It's part of the World Heritage Site. Guided tours are offered at times, with ID; check before you go.
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