El Castillo is a town of Nicaragua, famous for the fortress El Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria. The town came into existence after the fort was built by the Spanish in 1700 and was named after it. The tranquil and beautiful town offers the magnificent fort, excellent scenic beauty along with several impressive activities.
Location of El Castillo
The town of El Castillo is located on the bank of the Rio San Juan near San Carlos. The town can only be reached from San Carlos by taking a boat. It is situated 250 km south-east of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.
History of El Castillo
El Castillo has a very rich history. The fort had been built by the Spanish in 1675 as to protect the inland cities from the pirates. San Juan River was a very convenient rout that was often followed by the pirates.
Tourist Attractions at El Castillo
- The magnificent historical fort of El Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria is the most famous tourist attraction of the town. A historical museum and a library are housed in this fort.
- The surrounding grass land is also another amazing place to spend a peaceful solitary afternoon.
- Mariposario is a butterfly farm worth visiting.
Apart from the scenic beauty and the tour of the fascinating fortress and other sites, there are several activities that attract the tourists to El Castillo, which includes hiking, fishing and river tours.
