San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Best view of Cartagena. The walk upwards is not as bad as some say, if I scroll through the reviews. Yes, sunscreen is a thing. Best to go for a guided tour as information is limited if you only read the signs. The restrooms are well maintained, as is the whole fort. At the top there is a small shop and on your way up there are some vendors with water/heads/caps/shirts etc.

The historic Castle 🏰 has stood by the sea for centuries. While the walls, lighting, and restrooms may not be state-of-the-art, its timeless design and rich history make it well worth a visit. Consider a guided tour for a deeper understanding of each section. The tour takes about 1.5 hours, and you'll enjoy the refreshing sea breeze.

The fort is majestic and a very interesting experience. The negative point is that there are no signs explaining what you are looking at. The only thing that helped make a little sense of the history of the place was the movie played in the former hospital, that we stumbled upon by accident... This place deserved more care on the part of the administrators.

A fantastic experience! San Felipe de Barajas Fort is rich with history—this old fortress has seen pirate sieges and was even plundered by the locals for building materials. It’s a fascinating spot to learn about early Cartagena and the region. I highly recommend paying for a guide here. The site isn’t well-marked, so having a knowledgeable guide really enhances your understanding of its complex history and structure. Be sure to mention if you’re claustrophobic, as the fort contains a vast network of underground tunnels; they’re incredible to explore but can get quite tight and low in spots. Be prepared for intense heat and humidity, and bring plenty of water along with a headlamp for dimly lit areas. Exploring San Felipe is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon!

San Felipe de Barajas Fort eas a great elway to spend 2 hours at a slow pace. Highly recommend you buy a water across the street BEFORE you enter through the gate. Gets hot and shade us limited. Once inside there are no food vendors and youcan'tt leave. Bring an umbrella a hat and sunblock! The cost was: Adults 33 000 Colombian 29 000 Children 14 000 Tours for a fee $$$$ You can buy tickets at the gate up to 15 minute wait during the week. Line moves fast Enjoy this incredible well preserved magnificent piece of history. Walk through tunnels and watch your head but avoid them when they are full of tours as it's claustrophobic for some. Please follow @bouncingplaces on YOUTUBE as It helps support the channel so I can continue sharing amazing places like this to eat and fun adventures as I travel the world full time 🌎 🙏 See you in the next one! Keep on Bouncing Baby 😎❤️👍💯

I walked around solo. Some information written in both Spanish and English made easy to understand and navigate. Tunnels interesting. Great views of city all around. Good experience well worth the walk. I think best to do on overcast day as I did otherwise take plenty of water as would be extremely hot up there with reflection of fort heat and sun. Good for kids to let off steam and run around too.

No tour guide needed. Super historical and definitely worth the visit. Such a beautiful view. Not bad of a hike, definitely hot so stay hydrated. Little tunnels within that connects to other parts.

Beautiful place with a lot of history. Bring your walking shoes. You can see the entire city. Clean and well kept!

Best view of Cartagena. The walk upwards is not as bad as some say, if I scroll through the reviews. Yes, sunscreen is a thing. Best to go for a guided tour as information is limited if you only read the signs. The restrooms are well maintained, as is the whole fort. At the top there is a small shop and on your way up there are some vendors with water/heads/caps/shirts etc.

The historic Castle 🏰 has stood by the sea for centuries. While the walls, lighting, and restrooms may not be state-of-the-art, its timeless design and rich history make it well worth a visit. Consider a guided tour for a deeper understanding of each section. The tour takes about 1.5 hours, and you'll enjoy the refreshing sea breeze.

The fort is majestic and a very interesting experience. The negative point is that there are no signs explaining what you are looking at. The only thing that helped make a little sense of the history of the place was the movie played in the former hospital, that we stumbled upon by accident... This place deserved more care on the part of the administrators.

A fantastic experience! San Felipe de Barajas Fort is rich with history—this old fortress has seen pirate sieges and was even plundered by the locals for building materials. It’s a fascinating spot to learn about early Cartagena and the region. I highly recommend paying for a guide here. The site isn’t well-marked, so having a knowledgeable guide really enhances your understanding of its complex history and structure. Be sure to mention if you’re claustrophobic, as the fort contains a vast network of underground tunnels; they’re incredible to explore but can get quite tight and low in spots. Be prepared for intense heat and humidity, and bring plenty of water along with a headlamp for dimly lit areas. Exploring San Felipe is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon!

San Felipe de Barajas Fort eas a great elway to spend 2 hours at a slow pace. Highly recommend you buy a water across the street BEFORE you enter through the gate. Gets hot and shade us limited. Once inside there are no food vendors and youcan'tt leave. Bring an umbrella a hat and sunblock! The cost was: Adults 33 000 Colombian 29 000 Children 14 000 Tours for a fee $$$$ You can buy tickets at the gate up to 15 minute wait during the week. Line moves fast Enjoy this incredible well preserved magnificent piece of history. Walk through tunnels and watch your head but avoid them when they are full of tours as it's claustrophobic for some. Please follow @bouncingplaces on YOUTUBE as It helps support the channel so I can continue sharing amazing places like this to eat and fun adventures as I travel the world full time 🌎 🙏 See you in the next one! Keep on Bouncing Baby 😎❤️👍💯

I walked around solo. Some information written in both Spanish and English made easy to understand and navigate. Tunnels interesting. Great views of city all around. Good experience well worth the walk. I think best to do on overcast day as I did otherwise take plenty of water as would be extremely hot up there with reflection of fort heat and sun. Good for kids to let off steam and run around too.

No tour guide needed. Super historical and definitely worth the visit. Such a beautiful view. Not bad of a hike, definitely hot so stay hydrated. Little tunnels within that connects to other parts.

Beautiful place with a lot of history. Bring your walking shoes. You can see the entire city. Clean and well kept!