Humaitá Fortress, Military fortress in Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay.
The fortress stands on a sharp bend of the Paraguay River, featuring an 8-mile defensive system with earthworks and artillery positions.
Built between 1854 and 1862 under Carlos Antonio López, this installation controlled river access to Asunción during the Paraguayan War of 1864-1870.
The fortress complex contained the San Carlos Borromeo Church, which served as a spiritual center for the 24,000 troops stationed at the site.
The site includes a museum displaying military artifacts such as cannons, bullets, stirrups, and swords recovered from the battlefield.
The fortress employed an innovative defense system with a chain boom across the river and contact mines to prevent enemy ships from passing.
Location: Ñeembucú Department
Inception: 1854
GPS coordinates: -27.06667,-58.51667
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:57
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