DRY TORTUGAS

DRY TORTUGAS

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B.A.

Where is it located?

Dry Tortugas National Park is located in South Florida.

ATTRACTIONS

The dry tortugas were established as a national park on October 26, 1992

Fort Jefferson is a coastal fortress located in Dry Tortugas National Park, 110 km west of Key West on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. It is the largest brick structure in the United States.

Bush Key. During the breeding season, it is home to birds not found elsewhere in the continental United States.

FLORA AND FAUNA

Flora

Fauna

One of the most unique plant species found in the Dry Tortugas National Park is the buttonhole tree (Conocarpus erectus).

Tortugas National Park is home to a wide variety of marine life, thanks to its crystal clear waters and coral reefs: parrotfish, angelfish, and sergeant majors. Other marine creatures that can be spotted include sea turtles, rays, and even dolphins.

INFORMATION

visitors can...

The park is open every day of the year but can only be reached by sea or seaplane.

Visitors can snorkel or dive to encounter colorful fish or they can take a walk around the park.

The Yankee Freedom III is a ship that takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to get to Dry Tortugas and will give you 4 hours to visit the island. Prices start at $220 per person.

Key West Seaplane is the fastest way to get to the Dry Tortugas, taking only 40 minutes to fly. Prices start from $466 per person for a 4-hour excursion (including flight) and reach $819 per person for a full-day excursion.

Every year 78,488 people visit Dry Tortugas

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