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104 Calle La Fortaleza vs Parque de las Palomas
Both are rated highly by experts. On balance, 104 Calle La Fortaleza ranks significantly better than Parque de las Palomas. 104 Calle La Fortaleza ranks #4 in San Juan with praise from 5 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
104 Calle La Fortaleza
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Frommer's
"The office and residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere."
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Proper attire is required (informal okay).
Fodor's
"Sitting atop the fortified city walls overlooking the harbor, La Fortaleza was built between 1533 and 1540 as a fortress."
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Proper attire is required: no sleeveless shirts or very short shorts.
Travel + Leisure
"Tours of the building's first floor, including the chapel, dungeon, and the gardens, are given on a daily basis."
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Special tours must be arranged in advance through a written request.
Afar Magazine
"One of the lookout towers of the old fort."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Guarded iron gates mark La Fortaleza, also known as El Palacio de Santa Catalina."
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Parque de las Palomas
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Fodor's
"The small, shaded park bordering Old San Juan's Capilla del Cristo has a large stone wall with pigeonholes cut into it."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Parque de las Palomas is in a tree-shaded cobblestone courtyard on the top of the city wall, with excellent views."
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Afar Magazine
"If ever in Old San Juan in the island of Puerto Rico, visit the Parque de las Palomas (Pigeon Park). The view to the San Juan bay will transport you to Spanish times. "
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Afar Magazine
"This old city is one of my favorites. I love the character and the artsy atmosphere. It's like New Orleans, but Caribbean style."
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