Fortín de La Caranta

Fortín de La Caranta is a castle in , , . Fortín de La Caranta is situated nearby to the park , as well as near the beach .
  • Type: Castle
  • Also known as: “Fortín de Santiago”
  • Address: Pampatar

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Punta Ballena Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
Photo: Edprada, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 1½ km east of Fortín de La Caranta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pampatar and Porlamar.

Photo: Elianne Marie, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city on . The Castillo de San Carlos de Borromeo on the waterfront in the center of town. Constructed entirely of coral, the fort, built by the Spanish in 1662 after the original was destroyed by the Dutch.

Photo: Milito, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the main city on . Travelers will usually arrive and depart here and even if staying in a resort area elsewhere on the island, are likely to visit the city for dining, shopping, or nightlife.

Fortín de La Caranta

Latitude
10.99667° or 10° 59′ 48″ north
Longitude
-63.79096° or 63° 47′ 27″ west
Open location code
772RX6W5+MJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 203585758
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­yes
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Satellite Map

Discover Fortín de La Caranta from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Plaza La Caranta and Playa Juventud.

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