Fortín Conde de Mirasol
Vieques, Puerto Rico

The Fortín Conde de Mirasol is the cultural and historical center of Vieques; it is located in Isabel II. From here you will have a panoramic view towards: Puerto Rico, Culebra, Isabel II, and St. Tomas on a clear day.

It is the last Spanish fort built in the Americas. Its construction dates from the 1840s. This fort was never totally finished because of economic problems. In 1991 the Institute of Culture of PR finalized its restoration and rehabilitated the central building as a museum; where you will find permanent exhibitions of tools and artifacts of the Taino indians and the Spaniards. Also you will observe the rest of the Hombre de Puerto Ferro, and how the 4000 years old Indians lived on this island. The entrance has a cost of $3; for children less than 12 years old or seniors 60 years or older the cost is $2. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Near Places: Ferry Port, Punta Mulas lighthouse

Categories this place belongs: Sightseeing, Historic Places