Restos del Fuerte San José, Colonial fort ruins in Valdes Peninsula, Argentina
The remnants of Fort San José include foundations of military quarters, a chapel, and storage facilities along the northern coast of Valdes Peninsula.
Spanish colonizers established Fort San José in 1779 as a strategic outpost to protect maritime routes and prevent British territorial advances in Patagonia.
Archaeological excavations at Fort San José reveal details about daily life, military operations, and interactions between Spanish settlers and indigenous populations.
Visitors can access the fort ruins through guided tours that explain the colonial military architecture and historical context of the settlement.
The fort's inhabitants created a secondary settlement 30 kilometers inland near Salina Grande to secure fresh water supplies for the coastal garrison.
Location: Valdes Peninsula
GPS coordinates: -42.42817,-64.14083
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:09
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