The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle was built in 1639 and is located on the Hill of San …
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Jan 5, 2025
Large fort. All outdoors except for some tunnel passages. Just a handful of cannons. Not well preserved. Climb to the top was not very difficult. Full review by ronny256
Dec 15, 2024
This was an interesting tour through Exoticca! Really enjoyed the fortress on the hill that was built in 1639 by African slaves back then. What a view of Cartagena once you got up to the top. Lots of… Full review by Bobby31225
Dec 14, 2024
San Felipe Fort/Castle was a spectacular place to visit. It’s a castle that was built in 1639. The main reason for the building was to defend the Spanish trade of Cartagena. It’s the largest castle i… Full review by Storyteller199062
When we were there, there were no guides. You walked around on your on. There are signs, and I do not remember if they were in English as well as Spanish. it might be a good idea to …
When we were there, there were no guides. You walked around on your on. There are signs, and I do not remember if they were in English as well as Spanish. it might be a good idea to get what information you can on line before going.
Is this place stroller friendly? Traveling with a baby. Also, if I want a guide, do I find one there or have to book one in advance? Thanks!
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Yes its relatively stroller friendly. There is only a small portion of stairs. Its mainly all ramps. You can book a tour if you would like but if you decide to go by yourself there a plenty of people …
Yes its relatively stroller friendly. There is only a small portion of stairs. Its mainly all ramps. You can book a tour if you would like but if you decide to go by yourself there a plenty of people at the site that can be your guide.
Arriving by cruise. We have eight hours in Cartagena. If we are hiring a private guide, (very pricey) does San Felipe, recommended by friends, take too long out of the four hours we'd book? Seems the climb alone takes a while.Any idea how long? Thank you
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The climb is easy, only takes a few minutes. Great views from the top and fun to go in the myriad of tunnels, but don’t need to explore all, just go in to get an idea. Worth including in …
The climb is easy, only takes a few minutes. Great views from the top and fun to go in the myriad of tunnels, but don’t need to explore all, just go in to get an idea. Worth including in your 4 hr tour, the rest of time just walking around to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful buildings. Have fun!
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