Dry Tortugas
Dry Tortugas is a remote coral atoll and historic maritime park accessed by seaplane or ferry from Key West. Known for Fort Jefferson, coral reefs, and birdlife.
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Geography
| Address | Dry Tortugas, FL 33051 USAFort Jefferson National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | North America |
| Subregion | Caribbean |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe County |
| District | Florida Keys |
| City | Key West |
| Neighborhood | Dry Tortugas |
| Postal Code | 33051 |
| Timezone | AmericaNew York |
| Latitude | 24.628 |
| Longitude | -82.87 |
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2:57 PM LOCAL TIMENestled approximately 70 miles west of Key West, Dry Tortugas is a sprawling coral atoll centered on Fort Jefferson, a massive 19th-century coastal island fortress. The park is accessible primarily by passenger ferry or seaplane, providing visitors with isolated beaches, pristine reefs, and vivid ocean wildlife. Visitors often come to snorkel or dive around the coral walls, explore the well-preserved masonry of Fort Jefferson, and observe nesting seabirds and migratory shores from the intact island habitats. As a protected marine and cultural site, Dry Tortugas offers camping permits for backcountry tent camping on the island and is a gateway for marine conservation and birdwatching.__
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