Fuerte San Carlos

The fort includes four identical bastions, ramps, a moat, escarpment, covered walkways, and a brick and stone powder magazine positioned near the coast.

The fortification system, constructed in the 18th century, protected Spanish colonial trade routes and defended against foreign powers, pirates, and privateers.

The structure demonstrates Spanish military engineering methods, incorporating territorial defense strategies developed through European warfare experiences.

Visitors can observe the remaining powder magazine structure, which maintains its original brick masonry construction and stone roofing despite partial vegetation coverage.

The fort's quadrangular design features protruding points at the seaside bastions, built using wooden pegs and grass sods due to resource limitations.

Location: Corral

GPS coordinates: -39.85381,-73.45628

Latest update: March 25, 2025 00:59