If you are looking to learn a little history about Acapulco then Fortín Alvarez is the place you should go. Fortin Alvarez is a fort located in Mount La Mira. You will find that this fortlet was a significant part of the history of Acapulco and learn how Fortin Alvarez was used to save the land.
The fort was made for storage of goods apart from other parts of the fortlet. They mainly used this storage area for gunpowder and ammunition could be safely stored so that it was not a risk to the main building. If anything should have ever happened with the explosive material the main buildings would still remain intact. The fort also includes two other building to visit while you are there, the Watchman's House and Foundry. You will be able to learn more about these buildings while visiting the fort and how they helped with security.
Fortin Alvarez has become run down over the years and has not been kept up and repaired like it should have but it is still a good place to go for some information about the area. You can see the colonial architecture used to build the fort. Colonial architecture was popular during the time Fortin Alvarez was built and you will see similarities in the architecture at the fort and other parts of the country. While at the fort, you can also look out from the fort into the beauty of the surrounding water. The fortlet is located at Avenida Fortín and can be reached by taxi or bus.
