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Fuerte de San José de Bocachica

San José occupies a separate islet across the Bocachica channel from San Fernando. Reach its own landing by boat to see the paired defenses from the water.

Why go

San José is the channel-side counterpart to San Fernando, but it stands on a separate islet. Its angled platform and batteries were designed to cover the Bocachica entrance with fire from the opposite bank. Arrange a boat that explicitly lands at San José; a standard boat to Bocachica village and a walk to San Fernando will not reach it.

What to look for

Water-level battery facing San Fernando
Vaults and elevated cistern
Separate islet in the Bocachica channel

Useful to know

Boat directly to San José's islet; it is not walkable from San Fernando. Fort entry is free; boat fare and port departure tax are separate.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 40–65 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

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Opening information

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America/Bogota · Sep 29, 2026 / Dec 27, 2026

Monday: 08:00–17:00
Tuesday: 08:00–17:00
Wednesday: 08:00–17:00
Thursday: 08:00–17:00
Friday: 08:00–17:00
Saturday: 08:00–17:00
Sunday: 08:00–17:00

Official visitor information

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