Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo, Spanish colonial fort at Chagres River mouth, Panama
Fort San Lorenzo stands at a strategic position overlooking both the Caribbean Sea and the Chagres River, featuring thick stone walls and military architecture.
The Spanish Empire constructed Fort San Lorenzo in 1590 as a defensive structure to protect their maritime trade routes from pirate attacks and rival colonial powers.
The fortification represents a significant example of Spanish colonial military engineering, demonstrating the methods used to control maritime commerce in the Caribbean region.
Visitors can reach the fort through guided tours from Panama City, with the site remaining open daily and offering educational programs about colonial history.
The structure served as a target of the notorious pirate Henry Morgan, who launched multiple attacks against the fort during his Caribbean campaigns.
Location: Chagres District
Inception: 16 century
Part of: Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo
GPS coordinates: 9.32259,-80.00243
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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