Landmark· Cartagena· Other Caribbean
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
10° 25.4′ N · 75° 32.3′ W
The largest fortress Spain built in the Americas, begun in 1639 on San Lázaro hill to command the land and sea approaches - a stepped mass of stone ramps and ravelins riddled with echoing tunnels.
Practical
Position from Wikivoyage (Wikipedia gives 10.4225, -75.5392). Open 8 am–6 pm; Wikivoyage lists COP 30,000 for foreigners plus an optional COP 10,000 audio guide (verify locally). A short taxi or a walk from Manga. Go early in the morning before the heat; bring a flashlight for the tunnels (Cruiser's Guide). On cruise-ship days you can tag along with a guided group.
Best for
Early-morning history walk with city views
Nearby
- Café Havana (Getsemaní)0.4 NM away
- Fiesta de Independencia de Cartagena (11 November)0.4 NM away
- Getsemaní & Plaza de la Trinidad0.4 NM away
- Cartagena Marine Suppliers (Budget Marine, Lalizas, Ferremarina & Pie de la Popa)0.5 NM away
- Colombia Clearance via Maritime Agent (Cartagena)0.5 NM away
- Éxito (San Diego) & Olímpica (Bocagrande) Supermarkets0.5 NM away
- Getsemaní Barrio Walk0.5 NM away
- Getsemaní Import Stores ('Contraband Alley') & Pacho0.5 NM away