San Felipe Castle Tour

On this guided tour of the castle San Felipe de Barajas, we'll explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its historical significance.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the Camellón de los Mártires at the specified time and proceed to the San Felipe de Barajas castle, located on San Lázaro hill. This massive fortification was constructed in the XVI and XVII centuries by the Spanish military and African slaves to defend against attacks by Pointis, a French pirate, and English officer Edward Vernon. The history of Blas de Lezo and many other facts will be discussed.

Participants will walk along the fortress walls and view the remaining cannons from the original 63 that protected Cartagena de Indias. The tour includes exploration of galleries, guardhouses, reservoirs, and tunnels used for defense, capable of housing 300 people.

We will uncover secrets about the castle’s construction, including the unusual materials used. Following the castle visit, we will take a minibus to Cerro de la Popa, the highest point in Cartagena, rich in myths and legends, where we will visit the convent. A stop at the panoramic viewpoint will provide views of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Tierra Bomba, and the bays of Cartagena.

This tour will last approximately 3 hours.