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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Apr 20, 2025
The view was amazing. I was overwhelmed with the site of it. The weather was hot so make sure you’re hydrated if visiting.Full review by Voyage50396306632
Apr 14, 2025
We began our tour outside the city’s walls with a stop at San Felipe de Barajas, a fortress in Cartagena. The castle was built in 1639 by the Spanish, and is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a st…Full review by Violette54
Apr 10, 2025
Great to visit with lots of history! Worth having a guide. Great views. Very hot: go early & watch for aggressive street vendors.Full review by Midwifemama56
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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