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Fort San Lorenzo, also known as Fort Real de la Chorrera, is a historic Spanish colonial fort located at the mouth of the Chagres River on the Caribbean coast of Panama. Constructed in the 16th century, it served as a key defensive structure guarding the entrance to the Chagres River and the valuable trade route to Panama City. The fort played a significant role in protecting Spanish interests in the region, particularly during the heyday of the Spanish Empire.
Strategically positioned atop a steep cliff overlooking the river, Fort San Lorenzo provided a commanding view of incoming ships, allowing its defenders to monitor and control maritime traffic. Its sturdy stone walls and cannons deterred potential attackers, making it a formidable stronghold.
Fort San Lorenzo witnessed several notable historical events, including attacks by pirates and privateers seeking to plunder Spanish treasure ships laden with gold and silver from the New World. One of the most famous incidents occurred in 1671 when the Welsh buccaneer Henry Morgan led a successful assault on the fort, capturing and plundering it before launching a daring raid on Panama City.
Despite its military significance, Fort San Lorenzo eventually fell into disuse and disrepair as Panama's strategic importance waned with the decline of the Spanish Empire. Today, the fort stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors with its scenic location, well-preserved ruins, and rich historical significance, offering a glimpse into Panama's colonial past and the era of transatlantic trade and piracy.
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El caché se puede encontrar restando seiscientas cincuenta a las coordenadas norte y mil setecientas veintisiete a las del oeste.
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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.
Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.
In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.