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Bergmoerder
February 7, 2019
Hiking
The fortress is located at the entrance to the harbor
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•Karin&Joerg
May 2, 2024
Hiking
Nice guided tour of the fortress in many languages through headphones. View of the harbor and the mountain Isabel de Torres. Was built in the 16th century to defend against pirates.
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•Atlantis
February 13, 2025
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Gold lured the Spaniards to the Caribbean. Even if they rarely found it, at least ports were built where they collected their wealth. This was the case in Puerto Plata, the silver port. But since the precious metal also attracted other people, the threat to Puerto Plata from pirates and corsairs grew with the wealth. When the inhabitants of Puerto Plata finally asked the Spanish court to build a fortress, the Habsburg King Charles V issued the order to build the Fortaleza San Felipe on January 28, 1541.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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