Point of interest
Castillo de San Felipe
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Tips from locals
Mohammad & Lisa
January 3, 2022
501 Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan El Morro Fort, or officially Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, stands guard at the entrance to San Juan harbor as a reminder of a by-gone era when invading countries would attempt sea attacks to take this prized city and harbor.
Jeremiah
April 3, 2019
An enchanting experience to visit a real Spaniard Castle built in 1595. This castle was built to protect Lago Izabal from English Pirates and The Pirates of the Caribbean.
Karl
March 16, 2020
Old fort that protected the entrance to Guatemala through lake Izabal
Karl
February 18, 2016
The Castillo de San Felipe was built to protect the port of San Antonio de las Bodegas on the south shore of Lake Izabal from frequent pirate attacks, mostly by English pirates. After nightfall, passage along the river into the lake was blocked by a large chain that crossed from the fort to the far bank. San Antonio was the main port for receiving Spanish shipping carrying goods for the Captaincy General of Guatemala and was responsible for supplying and garrisoning the fort. Guatemalan records contain details of captains being appointed to the fort well into the 18th century.
The Castillo de San Felipe was built to protect the port of San Antonio de las Bodegas on the south shore of Lake Izabal from frequent pirate attacks, mostly by English pirates. After nightfall, passage along the river into the lake was blocked by a large chain that crossed from the fort to the far…
Dorian
March 31, 2021
Cumpliendo con todas las medidas de bioseguridad, El castillo de San Felipe es uno de los lugares que no debes perderte de conocer de nuestro Izabal, ve y conoce nuestra historia antigua de los piratas en nuestras aguas.
Location
Livingston, Izabal