Often misnamed the Old Spanish Fort, it actually is a monument to the heroic Battle of Mazatlan that took place when the warship Cordelliere tried to land troops here during the French invasion of 1864. They were repelled by canon fire from El Vigia (Lookout Hill). The monument was created during the reign of dictator Porfirio Diaz (1880-1910) and is...
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Fuerte 31 de Marzo
Mazatlan, Mexico
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Ranked #45 of 53 attractions in Mazatlan
2 Reviews Description: Built in 1892, this fort honors the March 31, 1864 heroic efforts of a local garrison, and now serves as a maritime office.
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