The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle was built in 1536 and is located on the Hill of San Lázaro. A must add to your sight seeing adventures!
Shopping & Dinning in a National Monument! Winner for the IAI Best Architecture Award.
The Wall that surrounds the historic city of Cartagena is on of the best preserved forts in the world. It is made up of 11 kilometers of walls, 21 bastions, 7 forts, 13 batteries and 3 breakwaters.
The Caribbean Naval Museum of Cartagena de Indias is located in the historic center of the walled city, between the San Francisco Javier Baluarte and the Church of San Pedro Claver, with access from the Plaza de Santa Teresa. Monday - Sunday 10:00 am – 18:00 pm.
Learn about the richness of colonial architecture, the history and presence of the Tribunal of the Inquisition in the memory of the city, and a tour of the different stages of the history of Cartagena, the Colombian Caribbean, and the construction of Colombian society. Monday to Saturday: From 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and holidays: From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you are planning to go to beach, Fenix Beach is an amazing hotel and beach to go to. Schedule a day pass to enjoy some fun in the sand & sun!
Explore Colombia beyond the city of Cartagena by taking a full-day tour to the village of San Basilio de Palenque. Learn about the village’s music, language, and traditions during a guided visit. Discover local food with a traditional lunch and listen to music students perform. Pickup and drop-off at Cartagena hotels in Bocagrande, Castillo grande, Laguito, and the Walled City. At the end of the 16th century, Benkos Biohó led one of the most significant slave rebellions in Colombian history. Biohó fled captivity as a slave, organized a community of escaped slaves, and founded what would become known as San Basilio de Palenque.