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San Fernando Fortress — Attraction in Omoa

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San Fernando Fortress
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The Fortaleza de San Fernando is a colonial-era Spanish fortress in Omoa, Honduras. Built between 1756 and 1775, the fortress guarded Spanish interests in the-then Captaincy General of Guatemala before being seized by the Honduran government in 1821.
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San Fernando Fortress

QXH5+8XW, Omoa, Cortés, Honduras
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The Fortaleza de San Fernando is a colonial-era Spanish fortress in Omoa, Honduras. Built between 1756 and 1775, the fortress guarded Spanish interests in the-then Captaincy General of Guatemala before being seized by the Honduran government in 1821.

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3.0
6y

Intresting enough to pay a visit. The muesum area was not so good, it was minimal, only limited text was translated from Spanish to English(Spanish is the native tongue so I can not mark down the place for that). A few intresting artifacts, but not too many, and alot were kept in a large room with a glass wall you were able to peer into and no name tags available. Personally couldn't find any information regarding the battle of San Fernando but thst may have been in Spanish!

The fort itself is in very good condition considering its age. Not too much actually going on inside the fort and the spaces within ans could be better used/propped for educational purposes.

The gardens are kept in pristine condition.

Quite a few people selling "souveniers", or tat if I was to use a better word nearby. Mainly generic Honduras items rather than the fort itself.

$4 entry because I wasnt a local. 40HNL otherwise which I would say is worth it. $4 however, maybe not.

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5.0
6y

Great Historical landmark/site this Fort was built by slaves and served as a holding station for Gold under the Spanish Empire. One interesting fact is that coral is stronger that concrete of that period. So when visiting you'll notice that coral is a main product in the construction of this Fort. NOTE: On the coat of arms statue, you'll find a sheep bent over under the priest this sheep represents the slaves upon whos backs lay the burden of constructing this...

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5.0
4y

This place is so full of history, culture. Entrance is 40L about $2.00. It includes access to the museum and the fortress. However there are some local guides that offer tours and provide detailed information about all the place and guide you through the entire site for 40L. The installations are well kept. Have been renovated in some parts to preserve the whole scheme. The entire place is clean and neat. Had a really nice experience learning about the...

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Bradley Whalen-GriffithsBradley Whalen-Griffiths
Intresting enough to pay a visit. The muesum area was not so good, it was minimal, only limited text was translated from Spanish to English(Spanish is the native tongue so I can not mark down the place for that). A few intresting artifacts, but not too many, and alot were kept in a large room with a glass wall you were able to peer into and no name tags available. Personally couldn't find any information regarding the battle of San Fernando but thst may have been in Spanish! The fort itself is in very good condition considering its age. Not too much actually going on inside the fort and the spaces within ans could be better used/propped for educational purposes. The gardens are kept in pristine condition. Quite a few people selling "souveniers", or tat if I was to use a better word nearby. Mainly generic Honduras items rather than the fort itself. $4 entry because I wasnt a local. 40HNL otherwise which I would say is worth it. $4 however, maybe not. Something to do to kill 1/1.5 hours, no regrets.
Tommy J Kelley JrTommy J Kelley Jr
Great Historical landmark/site this Fort was built by slaves and served as a holding station for Gold under the Spanish Empire. One interesting fact is that coral is stronger that concrete of that period. So when visiting you'll notice that coral is a main product in the construction of this Fort. NOTE: On the coat of arms statue, you'll find a sheep bent over under the priest this sheep represents the slaves upon whos backs lay the burden of constructing this military fort.
Celeste MejiaCeleste Mejia
Mi visita a la Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa fue una experiencia única que me permitió conocer más sobre la historia de Honduras. Esta fortaleza, construida en el siglo XVIII, fue de gran importancia durante la época colonial para la defensa de la región caribeña. Al recorrer sus murallas y pasillos, pude imaginar cómo habría sido en sus días de mayor esplendor, un punto estratégico para proteger la costa de los ataques piratas. Lo que más me impresionó fue la excelente conservación del lugar. A pesar de su antigüedad, las estructuras aún mantienen su majestuosidad, y las vistas panorámicas del mar Caribe desde la fortaleza son simplemente espectaculares. Además, el ambiente es muy tranquilo, lo que permite disfrutar del lugar a un ritmo relajado. El personal del sitio fue muy amable y nos brindó información detallada sobre la historia de la fortaleza y su importancia en la defensa del país. Fue enriquecedor conocer más sobre su arquitectura y el contexto histórico en el que fue construida. Recomiendo visitar la Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa a cualquier persona interesada en la historia, la arquitectura colonial y las impresionantes vistas naturales. Es un lugar que conecta a los visitantes con el pasado, mientras que ofrece una experiencia tranquila y educativa, perfecta para quienes buscan aprender más sobre la historia de Honduras y disfrutar de su belleza natural.
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Intresting enough to pay a visit. The muesum area was not so good, it was minimal, only limited text was translated from Spanish to English(Spanish is the native tongue so I can not mark down the place for that). A few intresting artifacts, but not too many, and alot were kept in a large room with a glass wall you were able to peer into and no name tags available. Personally couldn't find any information regarding the battle of San Fernando but thst may have been in Spanish! The fort itself is in very good condition considering its age. Not too much actually going on inside the fort and the spaces within ans could be better used/propped for educational purposes. The gardens are kept in pristine condition. Quite a few people selling "souveniers", or tat if I was to use a better word nearby. Mainly generic Honduras items rather than the fort itself. $4 entry because I wasnt a local. 40HNL otherwise which I would say is worth it. $4 however, maybe not. Something to do to kill 1/1.5 hours, no regrets.
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Great Historical landmark/site this Fort was built by slaves and served as a holding station for Gold under the Spanish Empire. One interesting fact is that coral is stronger that concrete of that period. So when visiting you'll notice that coral is a main product in the construction of this Fort. NOTE: On the coat of arms statue, you'll find a sheep bent over under the priest this sheep represents the slaves upon whos backs lay the burden of constructing this military fort.
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Mi visita a la Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa fue una experiencia única que me permitió conocer más sobre la historia de Honduras. Esta fortaleza, construida en el siglo XVIII, fue de gran importancia durante la época colonial para la defensa de la región caribeña. Al recorrer sus murallas y pasillos, pude imaginar cómo habría sido en sus días de mayor esplendor, un punto estratégico para proteger la costa de los ataques piratas. Lo que más me impresionó fue la excelente conservación del lugar. A pesar de su antigüedad, las estructuras aún mantienen su majestuosidad, y las vistas panorámicas del mar Caribe desde la fortaleza son simplemente espectaculares. Además, el ambiente es muy tranquilo, lo que permite disfrutar del lugar a un ritmo relajado. El personal del sitio fue muy amable y nos brindó información detallada sobre la historia de la fortaleza y su importancia en la defensa del país. Fue enriquecedor conocer más sobre su arquitectura y el contexto histórico en el que fue construida. Recomiendo visitar la Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa a cualquier persona interesada en la historia, la arquitectura colonial y las impresionantes vistas naturales. Es un lugar que conecta a los visitantes con el pasado, mientras que ofrece una experiencia tranquila y educativa, perfecta para quienes buscan aprender más sobre la historia de Honduras y disfrutar de su belleza natural.
Celeste Mejia

Celeste Mejia

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