Fort of San Diego

The Fort of San Diego was erected in 1617 to protect the city from pirate attacks during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is located in the centre of Acapulco, in the old quarter of Petaquillas. It has the curious shape of a five-tip star.

Nowadays, the Fort shelters the History Museum but during the last centuries it was part of one of the most important harbours of the Pacific. It is divided into thirteen halls which display evidences of the most important historic moments of the State of Guerrero and the Fort. It also provides information about the deeds that took place in this building, the first settlers' culture, the conquest of the Pacific Ocean, pirates, the trade with the Orient, etc.