San Felipe de Barajas Castle Tours

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Reviews of San Felipe de Barajas Castle

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
204
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
29
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

CA

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

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

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

not well publicized

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

BRING WATER! It's hot

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No English audio guides any longer

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