Culture
Fort San Felipe & Malecón Walk
3 hours Every day Hotel lobby pickup in Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Costa Dorada, Cofresí, Sosúa or Cabarete
The oldest fortress of the New World and the seafront promenade of Puerto Plata.
Built in the sixteenth century to defend the harbour from pirates, Fort San Felipe still guards the entrance to Puerto Plata bay. This guided walk covers the fortress and its small museum, the lighthouse, the Malecón promenade and the stories of the smugglers, corsairs and merchants who built the city.
Highlights
- 16th century harbour fortress
- Small museum and cannons
- Lighthouse and Malecón walk
- Sunset photo stop
What's included
- Round trip hotel transportation
- Fort entrance
- English speaking guide
- Bottled water
What to bring
- Best in the late afternoon
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- Bring a camera for the sunset
