Fort Lambert, Military fortification in Coquimbo, Chile
Fort Lambert stands at the northern end of Coquimbo Bay on Castillo del Carmen hill, featuring stone-built lookout towers and a central cannon.
The fortress was built in 1865 with two small cannons to defend the Bay of Coquimbo during the war with Spain and the Pacific War.
The fort represents a key military structure in Chilean coastal defense, named after Carlos Lambert who restored it in 1879.
Visitors can access Fort Lambert from Wednesday through Monday, with varying hours between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM, and admission is free.
The site includes three observation platforms offering views of Punta Pelicanos, where pelicans gather on a nearby island.
Location: Coquimbo
Inception: 1879
GPS coordinates: -29.93389,-71.33583
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:27
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