Exploring Yara in Far Cry 6 is thrilling, but the game cleverly gates certain high-value locations behind story progression. Fontana Fort, perched on a small island south in El Este, is one such place. Guarded fiercely by FND forces and protected by a deadly Anti-Aircraft Cannon, it's designed to be tackled during the Operation targeting Admiral Benitez. Yet, the lure of the Depleted Uranium stashed within its containers and, crucially, the unique El Florecer pistol hidden inside proved too strong for me. I was determined to find a way in early, bypassing the game's intended sequence. The risks were high – instant death from the AA gun or swarms of alerted soldados – but the reward of that powerful sidearm made the gamble worthwhile. I discovered two distinct paths to infiltrate this fortress prematurely, each requiring nerves of steel and precise execution.

🛩️ The Aerial Assault: Wingsuiting Past the AA Guns

This method is undeniably fast but carries the constant threat of being blown out of the sky. My heart pounded as I prepped. I commandeered a helicopter from a nearby FND base, its rotors thumping heavily in the humid El Este air. The key was altitude management. Flying directly towards the fort's east side, I kept the bird low, skimming just above the treetops and the shimmering ocean. Getting too high instantly triggered the dreaded "RESTRICTED AIRSPACE! LEAVE OR BE SHOT DOWN." warning flashing ominously on my screen. I needed to be high enough for a safe jump, yet low enough to avoid that fatal alert.

The tension was incredible. I edged the helicopter upwards, aiming for a spot over the fort's eastern perimeter where the minimap showed fewer enemy icons. The warning flickered... held off... I was right on the edge. The moment I judged I had enough height for deployment, I didn't hesitate. I bailed out, the roar of the wind replacing the helicopter's engine noise. Immediately deploying my wingsuit, I angled into a steep dive towards the fort's interior courtyard. The ground rushed up terrifyingly fast. Pulling the parachute cord at the last possible second, I landed with a jarring thud, thankfully inside the walls and miraculously unseen. Success! But I was far from safe yet.

🧗 The Stealthy Climber: Scaling the Fort Walls

For a less heart-stopping (though still precarious) approach, I opted for the ground route, literally climbing my way in. This required patience and careful observation. I circled the fort's imposing outer walls on foot, sticking close to the rocky coastline and dense foliage for cover. My target was the northern section, specifically marked by the Depleted Uranium symbol on my map. Hugging the rough stone right wall, I navigated treacherous cliffs, the Unique Weapons symbol finally blinking onto my minimap – the El Florecer was close!

Scanning the wall meticulously, I spotted thick vines crawling upwards – a natural ladder. Climbing these brought me to a higher ledge. Following this ledge further north, I found the crucial landmark: a section of the wall with a distinct "rounded edge". Getting the positioning right was vital. I faced the point where this rounded section met the adjacent straight wall. A helpful visual cue was a patch of scraggly brown grass right in that corner. Taking a running start, I leaped towards the corner, tapping the jump button rapidly as I approached the rounded edge. After a couple of attempts where I frustratingly slid off, Dani finally caught the lip! A quick hop from this precarious perch, and I tumbled over the battlements, landing silently inside Fort Fontana. No alarms raised.

Securing the Prize and Evading Capture

Whichever method got me inside, the immediate danger wasn't over. FND patrols were everywhere. Stealth became paramount. Using tall grass, shadows, and silenced weapons, I carefully navigated the fort's interior, avoiding direct confrontations. My goal was clear: find the Depleted Uranium containers near the AA gun emplacement and, most importantly, locate the Unique Weapon chest. The El Florecer pistol, a powerful semi-automatic handgun, was tucked away in an unassuming corner. Grabbing it felt like a major victory, a tangible reward for my daring early incursion. Exfiltration was simpler; I either fought my way out guns blazing (risky but fun) or found a quiet corner to fast travel away. Getting that pistol long before the game intended me to have it fundamentally changed my early-game experience in El Este, proving that sometimes, the biggest risks yield the sweetest rewards. That feeling of outsmarting the game's boundaries is uniquely satisfying in Far Cry 6.