Fuerte Bulnes, Military fort at Punta Santa Ana near Punta Arenas, Chile
The reconstructed wooden fortress stands on a rocky hill overlooking the Strait of Magellan, featuring military buildings and defensive structures along the coast.
Founded in 1843 under President Manuel Bulnes Prieto, the fort served as Chile's first settlement in the Magallanes region to protect national interests.
The fort marked the first contact point between Chilean settlers and Tehuelche indigenous people, leading to diplomatic relations through marriages and baptisms.
Located 62 kilometers south of Punta Arenas, the site includes a visitor center with exhibitions about regional colonization and military operations.
The fort's original structures were built using local timber and grass bricks, demonstrating adaptation to limited construction materials in remote locations.
Location: Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region
Inception: 1843
Address: Strait of Magellan, 62 km south of Punta Arenas
GPS coordinates: -53.63000,-70.91830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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