El Castillo de La Concepción, Nicaragua
Fortress of the Immaculate Conception
The Fortress of the Immaculate Conception, is a fortification located on the southern bank of the San Juan River, in the village of El Castillo in southern Nicaragua. The fortress is situated approximately 6 kilometers from the border with Costa Rica, at the Raudal del Diablo rapids of the San Juan River. It was completed in 1675 as part of a series of fortifications along the San Juan River, to defend against pirate attacks upon the city of Granada.
- City
- El Castillo de La Concepción
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia