Our tour stop was fairly quick, enough to stretch our legs and take in the upwards view of this huge fort. Like all areas in Columbia, there were many gypsies hawking trinkets which made the attempt to enjoy the sights a bit bothersome. We wish we had more time to explore.

This is a stunning piece of military engineering. A must visit spot if you're visiting Cartagena. I'd recommend visiting as part of a tour group since there is not much information available about the fort on site.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat, and get ready for a nice workout. The place is filled with lots of history, beautiful sites, nice and windy up at the top. Buy the tickets at the bottom, where plenty of vendors will offer you water and tell you they don't sell water at the top. There is a cute little store when you reach the top, where they sell water, ice cream, fruit, and souvenirs! Lots of history to learn as well!

Although not truly a castle - it is actually a fortress, this is a must see in Cartagena. Absolutely stoning 1600s historic site from which you can see beautiful sunsets in Cartagena. 100% worth seeing ! If you go with toddlers, watch for the elevations - don’t let them climb on the walls.

This is a large fortification in the middle of Cartagena. You also get nice views of the city as well. Visit early in the day as it gets hot up on the walls later on. Well worth the time, 1.5 to 2 hours to see it well.

Built in the 1600's to protect the city. It has tunnels and offers great views of the city. A lot of rich history thru out the years. Good way to get exercise climbing to the top of the fort.

This fortress is the biggest in the Caribbean it was a good hike up to the top of it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history. The reason I could not give this a 5 star is because of the trinkets and bobbles. They wouldn’t let you be and could be quite pushy.

From here the views of the city are stunning on a hot sunny day. Perched on a rock, the fortress grants clear views out to sea and approach by land. Very strategic for defending Cartgena. Even though it opened in 1536, it now has a phone number. You don't need a guide per se, it is quite self-evident. Bring your camera. If the bugler is there, he will play your national anthem without explaining your nationality.

You can't really miss the so called castle, which is really a fort, as it's very large and the walls span the city. A key aspect of Cartagena's history and development so well worth a visit. Not a great deal to see as such, but interesting to wander the ramparts and explore some of the tunnels. Good views over the city too. There are good explanation panels around the site in English.

On a hot, humid, full sun day, the trek to the top was a little taxing. It was so worth it though. The views were spectacular, and there was a shaded area to rest in. The price to get in was cheap, so definitely worth a visit!