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The San Carlos Fortress is an 18th-century fortress in the city of Perote, in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is also known as the Fort of San Carlos, Perote Castle, the Castle of San Carlos, Perote Prison, San Carlos de Perote Fortress, and San Carlos de Perote Castle.
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Fortaleza de San Carlos

Guadalupe Victoria, Centro, 91273 Perote, Ver., Mexico
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The San Carlos Fortress is an 18th-century fortress in the city of Perote, in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is also known as the Fort of San Carlos, Perote Castle, the Castle of San Carlos, Perote Prison, San Carlos de Perote Fortress, and San Carlos de Perote Castle.

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The San Carlos Fortress (in Spanish: Fortaleza de San Carlos) is an 18th-century fortress in the city of Perote, in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is also known as the Fort of San Carlos, Perote Castle, the Castle of San Carlos, Perote Prison, San Carlos de Perote Fortress, and San Carlos de Perote Castle.The fortress was built from 1770 to 1776 by Manuel de Santisteban as a guard post and repository for treasure prior to shipment to Spain. After the Mexican War of Independence, the remaining Spanish colonial troops were garrisoned in the neighboring castle of San Juan de Ulúa, prompting General Guadalupe Victoria to create, on 11 October 1823, the first military college in the new country: the Perote Military College.

Between 1841 and 1844, soldiers from the Republic of Texas, survivors of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, the Dawson Massacre, and the Mier Expedition, were imprisoned here. 300 or so members of the failed Santa Fe expedition were held in the fortress during the winter of 1841–42. Then in December 1842, about fifty men who had been captured in San Antonio by General Adrián Woll, including fifteen from Dawson's company, were confined. The following year, approximately 160 survivors of the 1842–43 Mier Expedition, an offshoot of the Somervell Expedition, after being used through the summer as laborers to work on roads near Mexico City, were taken to the Perote Prison in September 1843. The last of all these Texan prisoners, numbering by then about 105, were not released until a year later, in September 1844. Many had died from wounds, disease, or starvation; and several prisoners had managed to escape, or were released earlier in response to U.S. diplomatic efforts.)

In March 1843, Guadalupe Victoria, who had served as Mexico's first President in the 1820s, died in the San Carlos Fortress complex. He suffered from epilepsy and was receiving medical treatment in Perote. During the Mexican–American War of 1846–48, American forces captured the fortress on April 22, 1847. They garrisoned it as a post to protect their line of communications between Veracruz and Mexico City from guerrillas. At the very end of the Second World War, after Mexico declared war against the Axis alliance, the facility served as a prison for German and Italian citizens. Then the fortress became a state prison, from 1949 to March 2007, after which it was opened...

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La Fortaleza de San Carlos Perote, Veracruz. México. Es una construcción histórica de la ciudad de Perote, del Estado de Veracruz y de nuestro país México. Al parecer se inicia a construir por órdenes del Rey de España en el año de 1770 y se termina en el año de 1777. En la época virreinal de la historia de nuestro país se utilizó es este inmueble para almacenar granos y armas al servicio del Rey de España ya que es el punto intermedio del camino real entre el Puerto de Veracruz y la Ciudad de México. Y aquí se utilizaba como refugio y descanso del largo viaje entre la capital del país y el Golfo de México. Posteriormente al paso de los años y quedar en el abandono, se determina que se inaugure aquí en las instalaciones de la fortaleza de San Carlos el Primer Colegio Militar de nuestro país, aproximadamente por el año de 1824 Según historiadores se dice que aquí vivió por un corto tiempo el primer Presidente de México Guadalupe Victoria y que dentro de las instalaciones de este lugar falleció. También se dice que aquí estuvo preso el Ex-presidente de México Antonio López de Santa Ana. Posteriormente este edificio funcionó como cárcel del Estado de Veracruz. La fortaleza de San Carlos la han utilizado como locación para filmar varias películas de carácter histórico, también se han filmado escenas de series de televisión además de que en este lugar también se utilizado como locación para la filmación de videos musicales de cantantes nacionales como internacionales. De igual manera se han grabado documentales para programas de televisoras estatales y nacionales e internacionales. Actualmente por la mancha urbana de esta ciudad tiene varios accesos para poder llega a este lugar, muy cerca del centro de esta localidad y se encuentra actualmente funcionando como museo, se puede visitar ya sea en familia o con los amigos para recorrer y conocer el interior de este inmueble, ver su interior y tomar las fotos del recuerdo tanto en el interior como en el exterior. Este lugar está lleno de muchas historias y leyendas, es un lugar con mucha historia que vió pasar muchos contecimiento s importantes de la historia de nuestro país. La fortaleza de San Carlos es un lugar que deben conocer cuando visiten la Ciudad de...

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Cabe hacer mención que Visite esta Fortaleza en el año de 2010, y se encontraba muy deteriorada en su Interior, y en ese entonces No pude entender cómo un lugar tan grande y con tanta historia y potencial se encontraba en el abandono. Pero aun así vale la pena recorrerlo, ver su impresionante estructura que en muchos de sus rincones pueden experimentarse muchas sensaciones hasta de miedo, se siente la vibra y pues habiendo sido cárcel en alguna época ¿cuántas cosas horribles seguramente pasaron aquí?

La Fortaleza de San Carlos de Perote o también llamada Castillo de Perote, Castillo de San Carlos, Fuerte de San Carlos o Prisión de Perote. A la entrada del Impresionante Fuerte quedaron de guardia sólo Ferrer y Castell, firmes y atentos a su deber de Centinelas. El Fuerte de San Carlos formaba parte de un sistema defensivo sobre el camino principal entre México, Puebla y Veracruz. Guadalupe Victoria primer Presidente de México Murió aquí. Fue la Primera sede del Heroico Colegio Militar Una de las más poderosas fortalezas coloniales de América, con un letal poder de fuego, se entregó sin disparar, Cabe destacar que todos los cañones, de fundición española, fueron enviados a los Estados Unidos como trofeo de guerra en 1847. Uno de ellos había sido bautizado, irónicamente, “El terror de los Norteamericanos”. Ninguno de los 54 cañones disparó en una acción militar en toda...

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The San Carlos Fortress (in Spanish: Fortaleza de San Carlos) is an 18th-century fortress in the city of Perote, in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is also known as the Fort of San Carlos, Perote Castle, the Castle of San Carlos, Perote Prison, San Carlos de Perote Fortress, and San Carlos de Perote Castle.The fortress was built from 1770 to 1776 by Manuel de Santisteban as a guard post and repository for treasure prior to shipment to Spain. After the Mexican War of Independence, the remaining Spanish colonial troops were garrisoned in the neighboring castle of San Juan de Ulúa, prompting General Guadalupe Victoria to create, on 11 October 1823, the first military college in the new country: the Perote Military College. Between 1841 and 1844, soldiers from the Republic of Texas, survivors of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, the Dawson Massacre, and the Mier Expedition, were imprisoned here. 300 or so members of the failed Santa Fe expedition were held in the fortress during the winter of 1841–42. Then in December 1842, about fifty men who had been captured in San Antonio by General Adrián Woll, including fifteen from Dawson's company, were confined. The following year, approximately 160 survivors of the 1842–43 Mier Expedition, an offshoot of the Somervell Expedition, after being used through the summer as laborers to work on roads near Mexico City, were taken to the Perote Prison in September 1843. The last of all these Texan prisoners, numbering by then about 105, were not released until a year later, in September 1844. Many had died from wounds, disease, or starvation; and several prisoners had managed to escape, or were released earlier in response to U.S. diplomatic efforts.) In March 1843, Guadalupe Victoria, who had served as Mexico's first President in the 1820s, died in the San Carlos Fortress complex. He suffered from epilepsy and was receiving medical treatment in Perote. During the Mexican–American War of 1846–48, American forces captured the fortress on April 22, 1847. They garrisoned it as a post to protect their line of communications between Veracruz and Mexico City from guerrillas. At the very end of the Second World War, after Mexico declared war against the Axis alliance, the facility served as a prison for German and Italian citizens. Then the fortress became a state prison, from 1949 to March 2007, after which it was opened to the public.
Héctor Esteban García GarcíaHéctor Esteban García García
La fortaleza de San Carlos es un lugar lleno de historia. Su construcción inicio en 1770 y culminó en 1776. Tras la entrada del Ejército Trigarante a la Ciudad de México, siguió en poder de los realistas hasta que fue tomada por Antonio López de Santa Anna el 9 de octubre de 1821. Aquí se fundó el primer Colegio Militar del país el 11 de octubre de 1823 y fue el lugar donde murió el primer Presidente de México, Guadalupe Victoria, el 21 de marzo de 1843. Tomada en las sucesivas intervenciones extranjeras, funcionó como campo de internamiento de italianos y alemanes durante la segunda guerra mundial. Funcionó como prisión desde el 27 de agosto de 1949 y hasta el 26 de marzo de 2007. Tiene actualmente un aspecto ruinoso, en parte por el abandono durante la pandemia, pero su belleza es indiscutible y vale la pena visitarla. También es indispensable rehabilitarla. Se puede ingresar en visita guiada para grupos pequeños.
Daniela BedollaDaniela Bedolla
Un sitio con mucha historia. Hicimos un tour guiado con el magnífico sr. Alfredo Hernández, amable, respetuoso, servicial y con una maestría increíble en la historia del fuerte a través de los años. El sr. Alfredo es un guía certificado y porta su credencial, nos cobró 100 MXN por persona, el tour fue maravilloso, totalmente recomendado. Es importante considerar que vas a caminar bastante y que el auto no puede entrar al fuerte debes estacionarte afuera sobre la calle. Desde el oficial de la entrada, los guías y los 20 gatitos que cuidan este lugar todos muy amables. Apoyen a los guías, no regatear sus precios es una muestra de respeto por su conocimiento y servicio. La pasé increíble y aprendí mucho. El acceso es gratuito, no necesitas boleto de entrada.
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The San Carlos Fortress (in Spanish: Fortaleza de San Carlos) is an 18th-century fortress in the city of Perote, in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is also known as the Fort of San Carlos, Perote Castle, the Castle of San Carlos, Perote Prison, San Carlos de Perote Fortress, and San Carlos de Perote Castle.The fortress was built from 1770 to 1776 by Manuel de Santisteban as a guard post and repository for treasure prior to shipment to Spain. After the Mexican War of Independence, the remaining Spanish colonial troops were garrisoned in the neighboring castle of San Juan de Ulúa, prompting General Guadalupe Victoria to create, on 11 October 1823, the first military college in the new country: the Perote Military College. Between 1841 and 1844, soldiers from the Republic of Texas, survivors of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, the Dawson Massacre, and the Mier Expedition, were imprisoned here. 300 or so members of the failed Santa Fe expedition were held in the fortress during the winter of 1841–42. Then in December 1842, about fifty men who had been captured in San Antonio by General Adrián Woll, including fifteen from Dawson's company, were confined. The following year, approximately 160 survivors of the 1842–43 Mier Expedition, an offshoot of the Somervell Expedition, after being used through the summer as laborers to work on roads near Mexico City, were taken to the Perote Prison in September 1843. The last of all these Texan prisoners, numbering by then about 105, were not released until a year later, in September 1844. Many had died from wounds, disease, or starvation; and several prisoners had managed to escape, or were released earlier in response to U.S. diplomatic efforts.) In March 1843, Guadalupe Victoria, who had served as Mexico's first President in the 1820s, died in the San Carlos Fortress complex. He suffered from epilepsy and was receiving medical treatment in Perote. During the Mexican–American War of 1846–48, American forces captured the fortress on April 22, 1847. They garrisoned it as a post to protect their line of communications between Veracruz and Mexico City from guerrillas. At the very end of the Second World War, after Mexico declared war against the Axis alliance, the facility served as a prison for German and Italian citizens. Then the fortress became a state prison, from 1949 to March 2007, after which it was opened to the public.
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La fortaleza de San Carlos es un lugar lleno de historia. Su construcción inicio en 1770 y culminó en 1776. Tras la entrada del Ejército Trigarante a la Ciudad de México, siguió en poder de los realistas hasta que fue tomada por Antonio López de Santa Anna el 9 de octubre de 1821. Aquí se fundó el primer Colegio Militar del país el 11 de octubre de 1823 y fue el lugar donde murió el primer Presidente de México, Guadalupe Victoria, el 21 de marzo de 1843. Tomada en las sucesivas intervenciones extranjeras, funcionó como campo de internamiento de italianos y alemanes durante la segunda guerra mundial. Funcionó como prisión desde el 27 de agosto de 1949 y hasta el 26 de marzo de 2007. Tiene actualmente un aspecto ruinoso, en parte por el abandono durante la pandemia, pero su belleza es indiscutible y vale la pena visitarla. También es indispensable rehabilitarla. Se puede ingresar en visita guiada para grupos pequeños.
Héctor Esteban García García

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Un sitio con mucha historia. Hicimos un tour guiado con el magnífico sr. Alfredo Hernández, amable, respetuoso, servicial y con una maestría increíble en la historia del fuerte a través de los años. El sr. Alfredo es un guía certificado y porta su credencial, nos cobró 100 MXN por persona, el tour fue maravilloso, totalmente recomendado. Es importante considerar que vas a caminar bastante y que el auto no puede entrar al fuerte debes estacionarte afuera sobre la calle. Desde el oficial de la entrada, los guías y los 20 gatitos que cuidan este lugar todos muy amables. Apoyen a los guías, no regatear sus precios es una muestra de respeto por su conocimiento y servicio. La pasé increíble y aprendí mucho. El acceso es gratuito, no necesitas boleto de entrada.
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