Fort San Diego, Star fort in Acapulco, Mexico.
The pentagon-shaped Fort San Diego stands on a hill commanding views of Acapulco Bay with five defensive bastions and thick stone walls.
Spanish authorities constructed the initial Fort San Diego in 1617 to protect maritime trade routes between Manila and Acapulco from pirate attacks.
The Acapulco Historical Museum within Fort San Diego presents exhibitions about the Mezcala culture, maritime trade, and regional archaeological discoveries.
Visitors can explore fifteen exhibition halls inside Fort San Diego from Tuesday through Sunday, with free admission offered every Sunday.
The fort's architectural design by Dutch engineer Adrian Boot incorporated advanced military defensive features from European fortification techniques of the 1600s.
Location: Acapulco
Inception: 1616
Website: http://inah.gob.mx/paseos/FuerteSanDiego
GPS coordinates: 16.85000,-99.90240
Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:45
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