Fuerte Castamata, Military fort and museum in Matamoros, Mexico.
Description
Fuerte Castamata is a military fort with thick stone walls and several interior rooms in Matamoros. The exhibition spaces hold weapons, uniforms, and written records related to regional military history.
History
The fort was built in 1845 under General Manuel Rodríguez de Cela to defend the Mexican border. It was constructed during a period when Mexico needed to protect its territory after gaining independence.
Culture
The fort displays the role of military life in shaping Matamoros through exhibits of weapons and personal soldier items on view. These objects tell stories about daily routines and the people who served at this location.
Practical
The fort is located at the corner of Santos Degollado and Guatemala Street and is easy to reach. It opens on weekdays and Saturdays, so plan your visit accordingly to match these days.
Did you know?
It is the last remaining fort from a network of defensive structures that once stretched across the Mexican border. Its survival reminds visitors of a whole system of fortifications that mostly disappeared over time.
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