San Felipe de Barajas Castle

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Reviews of San Felipe de Barajas Castle

4.5
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4/5 - Good

CA
Mar 8, 2020

Well worth a visit – excellent exam[ple of Spanish Colonia; defensive military architecture. • Be prepared to walk around the castle and also not be afraid of the 1.5 kms amble across the bridge to its entrance when coming from the Walled City part of town. • IF really hot, however, make sure to have water and a hat...!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 6, 2019

There is a $10 Pesos fee to pay to tour around the castle for those who are international; children are free under a certain age and locals only pay $5 pesos. My friend and I did our own tour around the castle, some of the land is steep and I recommend you get a map as the castle is huge. There are also many tunnels inside the castle, it's really dark inside (built this way purposely) so make sure you pay attention to where you are headed and have your flashlight ready. Other wise, very cool tour, learned a lot about the history of the 300 old castle.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 4, 2019

San Felipe de Barajas Castle was great. Very nice to go up to the highest point and see the whole city.

3/5 - Okay

Kathy
Apr 30, 2019

not well publicized

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 12, 2019

BRING WATER! It's hot

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 6, 2019

No English audio guides any longer

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