Fortaleza San Felipe
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Fortaleza San Felipe is a military museum in Puerto Plata. It is one of the 7 most looked-up sights in the Dominican Republic on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching 30 °C. The driest period is between June and August, when monthly rainfall stays between 73 mm and 82 mm. The wettest month is November, which has about 216 mm of rain.
Visitors can reach the site via Gregorio Luperon International Airport, which is 14 km away, or Cibao International Airport, located 45 km from the area. The site is 169 km from the capital, Santo Domingo. Admission costs RD$200. Travelers may also visit the Monumento de Santiago, which is about 39 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 216 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 172 | 120 | 117 | 138 | 165 | 82 | 73 | 74 | 97 | 147 | 216 | 179 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
