Fuertes espa？oles en Chiloé: las huellas de la historia en medio del paisaje insular

chiloe’s culture, geography, history, legends and myths have been a subject of growing admiration. likewise, the architectural heritage, which is related to churches and stilt houses, is also considered a remarkable element of this culture. however, it is worth analyzing a kind of building that has not been properly studied: the spanish defensive fortress. located in places that are difficult to access, affected by weather, these buildings are incorruptible demonstrations of specific events that explain its hazardous developments. a few ruins remain from these spanish forts; such remains should be recovered and incorporated into tourist routes enhances their heritage value.