Fort San Diego

Fort San Diego is a fortress located in the seaport of Acapulco. The fort is a historical monument and is one of the main forts of the Pacific Ocean. Fort San Diego is built in the shape of a turtle. Its construction began in the early XVII century. In 1615, after another pirate invasion of the city, it was decided to build a defensive fortress. It took six months to build. The fortress restricted access to the city from the bay. During its existence, Fort San Diego has been rebuilt many times. Its last reconstruction took place at the beginning of the XVIII century.

Visitors to Fort San Diego will be able to see the old armory, the main building of the fortress, the barracks and a giant drawbridge. On the territory of the fort there is a hospital, a prison, a monastery and the building of the Acapulco Historical Museum. The museum includes thirteen rooms. Each hall contains exhibits telling about important moments in the history of Acapulco.