Sights in Omoa
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Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa
Omoa’s claim to historical fame is the Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa. Located on the main street to the beach, this fort was built under King Fernando VII of Spain between 1759 and 1775 by enslaved Indians and, later, by enslaved Africans. It was constructed to protect the coast and the region’s treasures – gold, silver and indigo – that were shipped out from there. The plan only worked for four years; in 1779 the fortress was captured by the British after a two-day battle. It’s still in good shape today, and features 31 rooms, a small museum, about three dozen cannons and hundreds of cannonballs. It’s way overpriced for your average indie traveler.
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