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Fort Lambert

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Fort Lambert (also known as Fort Coquimbo) is a nineteenth century fortification sited on the "Castillo del Carmen" hill at the northern end of Coquimbo bay on the eastern side of the peninsular accommodating the old heart of Coquimbo in central Chile. This part of the city is known as "Punta PelĂ­canos" ("Pelican Promontory") because just off the coast there is a small island inhabited by pelicans. Read more on Wikipedia

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