La Fortaleza

The official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. Built from 1533-1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina.It is the oldest executive mansion in the New World. It was listed by UNESCO in 1983 as part of the World Heritage Site.

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  • Phone

    (787) 721-7000

  • Website

    fortaleza.pr.gov

  • X (Twitter)

    fortalezapr

  • Type

    Monument

Address

La Fortaleza (Cll. Recinto Oeste & Fortaleza) San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico

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Justin V

Historic mansion at the end of a stunning blue cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings and spanish balconies . It's good to be Governor .

Corinna Ferro

Check in the yellow building on Calle Fortaleza for information and passes for tours . You'll need an ID to get a pass. There a nice air conditioned waiting room!

CARLOS ROSSO

CONTRAPUNTOS waits for Governor next meeting on Supreme Court, new Judges sworn 2:30 pm. Governor actually in Moca for first aerospace laboratory Honeywel Aerospace.

CARLOS ROSSO

Carlos Rosso , public works, government officers , and visitors

La-Tasha Patel

Place is so windy. Ladies wear a pony tail, maybe a hat. Do not wear wedges/heels, the walkways are stone and brick.

Robbie Love

Don't try to hop the fence; the guards are intimidating. Beautiful building though!

Stella Dacuma Schour

They have free tours ! Ask about them.

P P

The residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

Angélica Ayala

Needs a lot of repairs and maintenance.

CARLOS ROSSO

CONTRAPUNTOS observa la inventiva de los comerciantes del Viejo San Juan ante los cierres parciales y obstáculos para la entrada a los comercios y atraer visitantes, turistas y/o conensales.

Revista IDentidad

La Fortaleza es la mansión ejecutiva en continuo uso más antigua del hemisferio occidental // Más info cultural de PR y América Latina en identidadpr.com

CARLOS ROSSO

CONTRAPUNTOS Anuncian nueva reforma electoral y alegado concenso.

Primera Hora

La Fortaleza ha sido residencia de los gobernadores de Puerto Rico desde el 1544.

Carlos Rivera Lopez

Precioso palacio .... Que pena que el que gobierne lo dañe

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