Fuerte Castamata, Military fort and museum in Matamoros, Mexico.
The fortification features thick stone walls, defensive positions, and multiple exhibition rooms dedicated to regional military artifacts and historical documents.
General Manuel Rodriguez de Cela supervised the construction of Fuerte Casamata in 1845 as part of a border defense system during Mexico's post-independence period.
The museum's exhibits focus on the development of Matamoros through different time periods, presenting military equipment, documents, and regional historical collections.
Located at Santos Degollado corner with Guatemala Street, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The structure stands as the last remaining fort from the nineteenth-century defensive network that protected the Mexican border in the Matamoros region.
Location: Matamoros
Phone: +8135929
Email: mcasamata@hotmail.com
GPS coordinates: 25.87783,-97.49730
Latest update: March 16, 2025 08:57
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