Fortín Santiago de La Caranta, Colonial fort ruins in Pampatar, Venezuela.
The Santiago de La Caranta Fort stands at the highest point of La Caranta hill, featuring eleven cannons directed towards Pampatar Bay.
Constructed between 1586 and 1595, this fortification served as a defense post until Dutch pirates led by Enrico Boduino destroyed it in 1626.
The fort represents the military architecture of colonial Venezuela, with strategic positioning that allowed artillery coordination with Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo.
Visitors can access the fort site throughout the year to examine the remaining cannons and observe the extensive views of Pampatar Bay.
From its position, observers can spot Piedra del Ángel rising from the waters, marked by a statue of Virgen del Valle guiding local fishermen.
Location: Municipio Maneiro
GPS coordinates: 10.99644,-63.79094
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14
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