This is not a castle but a fort wich was built in 1657 to protect cartagena from pirates attacks ,long time ago during colonial time XVI ,XVII and XVIII century cartagena was the place where Spaniards kept the gold,silver and Emeralds taken from the interior of colombia. Fot that reason cartagena was attacked many times by pirates. This fort and... More

I felt like a time traveler. Site is immaculate, and commands one of the best views in Cartagena. More

el hotel casa las puntales me ayudo a ubicarme y a llegar ademas estaba cerca. the hotel marries the props I am helped to be located and to arrive furthermore it was close. More

I went here as part of the chiva city tour, so admission was included. Not as nice a view as from the monastery, but not a totally waste of time. Really just the structure remains, no artifacts or other historical items. You get the same idea just driving by. More

I shared an electronic tour guide which made the experience much more interesting. Don't bother renting if you don't have an hour or 2 to spend there. I thoroughly enjoyed going down the tunnel! More

A little difficult to arrive alone, but definitely a masaterpiece, the underground tunnels are awesome, buy the audio guide, very helpful. Oner Ayan More

Nice place to take a photo.You see the whole City from there.Also the Castle is sa old and masive.Recommend you to see it on your own. More

its a beautiful place, near to historic city. plenty of caribbean history: pirates, colonial ships, traesures and more... its a huge castle and by the way, really cheap, safe and great view More

This most massive of Spanish forts is interesting and impressive to visit. One can rent an audio guide which describes the fort in English or Spanish. But even with the audio guide there are no signs to describe parts of the fort. The audio guide comes with a map of the fort to which one must refer to get to... More