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Fortín Conde de Mirasol

Fort or castle · ViequesNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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The last fort built by Spain in the Americas, from 1845, on a hill above Isabel II, in Vieques. Restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, it houses the Vieques Museum of Art and History.

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How scores work
  • Must-see

    67

  • History

    79

  • Photos

    71

  • Family

    75

Ratings

  • Access4/5
  • Significance4/5
  • Appeal3/5

    Pretty

  • Learning4/5
  • Comfort4/5
  • Tranquility5/5

    Almost deserted

Practical info

Visit
Under 1 h

Run by Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña

Amenities

  • Parking

Tips

  • Check opening times before going.

Getting to the island

    • Ferry~45 min

      Ceiba ferry terminal – Vieques ferry terminal (Isabel II)

      Public ferry, several departures a day. Tickets online or at the terminal; schedules change often.

      Run by Autoridad de Transporte Integrado (ATI) · Schedules and tickets

    • Small plane~30 min

      San Juan airport (SJU) – Vieques airport (VQS)

      Local airlines; also from Isla Grande (San Juan) and Ceiba.