San Felipe Castle Cartagena

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

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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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Mar 8, 2025
It looked like a long way up on a boiling hot day, but we did it! It actually isn't as hard as it looks. Our travel guide took it quite slow and stopped frequently to let us catch our breath and le…Full review by swoodruf
Feb 15, 2025
It is pretty hot at the castle so make sure to bring water and a hat. Both are also for sale there. Good to combine with a walk through the Getsemani neighborhood, with lunch there before or after th…Full review by Hermes_NL
Feb 3, 2025
Great historic fort that over looks the city. Its like 36k COP to enter. Make sure you walk all around and check out the tunnels. Try and go earlier in the AM to avoid the big tours and crowds. T…Full review by lucycan
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San Felipe de Barajas Castle (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas) is an old fortress located in Cartagena. It was built by the Spanish during …
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A majestic piece of architecture, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle is a fortification built in the 1600's in honor of the Spanish monarch, Kin…
cityseeker.com
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategi…
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Owner:Colombia
Construction completed:1639–1767
Type:Bastion, Fortress

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Is it possible to do the course in English?
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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 …
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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.
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Answer by Ira S · Feb 23, 2022
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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 …
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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 …
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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 at the site that can be your guide.
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Answer by Lynda H · Nov 17, 2021
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Arriving by cruise. We have eight hours in Cartagena. If we are hiring a private guide, (very pricey) does San Felipe, …
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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 …
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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 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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