Fortaleza De Sao Joao Baptista

On drive up to Monte Brasil

As you drive up the hill to see Monte Brasil you will see a Fayard at the entrance to the fort. We asked if we could have a tour and were told a guide would be available at two o’clock. We came back f...

Thought it was military compound

It was in the military compound, and we did not go in because there were soldiers anywhere). I think you can go in and they would offer you a tour (time maybe limited). Nice walk to the top.

Beautiful Portuguese Fortress

The visit is free, but you need to check the visit times in the entrance to Monte Brasil. To take the visit you need to ask the guard at the entrance. They even let you park the car inside. The tour ...

Even more impressive close up

You can see this structure from miles away but because it is within the Spanish Fortress, you can only visit it by going on a free escorted visit. We asked the guard at the entrance of the Spanish Fo...

Great option to know the history of the island

Original Text

The Fort Saint John Batista offers free guided visits from Tuesday to Sunday, starting at 10am or 2.30pm and with two hours of duration.