Fort Nativity

The Fuerte Histórico de Nacimiento is a stone fortification built where the Vergara and Bio Bio rivers meet, giving it strategic control over the waterways. The structure consists of thick walls surrounding the compound with views across the surrounding terrain.

The fort was established in 1603 to protect Spanish colonial territories from attacks. It relocated several times before being permanently rebuilt at its current location in 1752.

The fort marks a place where different peoples encountered each other, and their histories remain connected in the landscape. You can see how the stone walls and riverside location reflect the power dynamics that shaped the region.

You can reach the fort via Route 156 heading southeast from Concepcion, where signage guides you to the site. The fort sits at the end of main city streets and is accessible on foot once you arrive.

The fort faced destruction multiple times and was repeatedly rebuilt, showing its resilience through changing circumstances. These repeated reconstructions and relocations left marks still visible in the walls and design today.