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Historic center · El Fuerte, Sinaloa
Plaza de Armas de El Fuerte
The colonial square with a bandstand, surrounded by the arcaded municipal palace, the Church of the Sacred Heart and colonial mansions.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Plaza de Armas de El Fuerte
El Fuerte’s Plaza de Armas is the town’s center, featuring an iron bandstand, trees and benches. Around it are the municipal palace, with arcades and an interior courtyard with murals, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from the 18th century, and colonial mansions that have become hotels and restaurants.
In the 19th century, El Fuerte was the capital of the state of Occidente, which grouped Sinaloa and Sonora, and the townhouses reflect the wealth of the mountain mines.
The town promotes itself as the birthplace of Zorro, a fictional character, and one of the downtown hotels capitalizes on that legend.
The streets around the square are good for walking in the late afternoon, when the heat eases.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One hour.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at night.
How to get there
In the center of El Fuerte.
Tip
Enter the municipal palace courtyard to see the murals.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Plaza de Armas de El Fuerte
What is there to see in El Fuerte’s Plaza de Armas?
The municipal palace, the Church of the Sacred Heart and the colonial mansions.
Was El Fuerte a capital?
Yes, of the former state of Occidente in the 19th century.
What is El Fuerte’s connection to Zorro?
The town presents itself as the birthplace of the fictional character.