Castillo San Felipe de Barajas from the Cartagena cruise port

Attraction15 minutes by taxi1-1.5 hoursFits a typical call

The largest Spanish fortress in the Americas, with tunnels and views over the city.

Getting there from the ship

From
Cartagena Cruise Terminal
Travel time
15 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Cartagena taxi fares.
Cost
33,000 COP general admission (2024).
Time to allow
1-1.5 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 9:00 am–5:00 pm Cartagena call you have up to 6 h 10 min at Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, enough for a visit (allow 1-1.5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    9:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:35 am · At Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
    15 minutes by taxi from Cartagena Cruise Terminal.
  3. 3
    3:45 pm · Leave Castillo San Felipe de Barajas by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    5:00 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Cartagena; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Pay in pesos and go early: there is little shade on the ramparts.

Cartagena cruise port: Castillo San Felipe de Barajas FAQ

How far is Castillo San Felipe de Barajas from the Cartagena cruise port?

From Cartagena Cruise Terminal it is 15 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas?

33,000 COP general admission (2024).

How much time do you need at Castillo San Felipe de Barajas?

Allow 1-1.5 hours. Yes. On a typical 9:00 am–5:00 pm Cartagena call you have up to 6 h 10 min at Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, enough for a visit (allow 1-1.5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15 minutes by taxi from Cartagena Cruise Terminal. Pay in pesos and go early: there is little shade on the ramparts.

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More things to do near Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

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  • Getsemaní · Town & walking · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier
  • Walled City · Town & walking · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.2 km from Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
  • Las Bóvedas · Attraction · 20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.3 km from Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
  • Port Oasis Ecopark · Nature · inside the cruise port from the pier · 2.1 km from Castillo San Felipe de Barajas