Castle · Cartagena, Colombia
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. Built 1536.
Photo: Martin St-Amant (S23678) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Cartagena, Colombia |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1536 |
| Elevation | Elevation: 14 m |
| Coordinates | 10.4225° N, 75.5392° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is known for
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia.
About Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. Constructed in 1639, it is located on Cerro San Lázaro in a location that overlooks approaches to the city by land or sea. It was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro.
History
Construction on the fortress was finalised by 1536 and expanded between 1639 and 1657. It was built in a triangular shape on top of a hill, with eight batteries and a garrison of 200 soldiers and four gunners. Its name was given in honour of Philip IV of Spain.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Cartagena |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) |
| Distance from the airport | 60.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) · Cartagena, Colombia · 2.2 miles away
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) · Barranquilla, Colombia · 60.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas?
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia.
Where is Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas located?
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is in Cartagena, Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.4225° N, 75.5392° W.
How do I get to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas?
The nearest town is Cartagena, and the nearest airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 60.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas built?
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas was built 1536.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_San_Felipe_de_Barajas — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91110 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.