🚀 Follow @CoupleExplorers for more travel pics and information . . 🏰 San Felipe de Barajas Castle was built in 1536 in order to protect the wealth of Cartagena de Indias from pirates roaming the Caribbean and English warships . . 💰 The Castle took over 200 years and 245 tons of gold to build! . . 🌁 From the Castle there are impressive views over the city and you can also walk through some of the underground tunnels and watch a short video on the history of the Castle . . 🇨🇴 It is walking distance from the old town of Cartagena or Getsmani and entrance fee is 25,000COP per person (~£6 or $9) . . 🔝Top tip: go later in the afternoon when it's starting to cool down for less crowds and great sunset views over the city . . #castle #fortress #castillodesanfelipe #colombia #sanfelipedebarajas #cartageba . . 🌍 Website: www.coupleofexplorers.org . 📱Facebook: www.facebook.com/coupleofexplorers/ . 🐦 Twitter: www.twitter.com/CplOfExplorers . . #coupleofexplorers #travelphotography #slowtravel #instagood #splendid_earth #vacationland #earthspirit #travelingphotographer #vsco #keepshining #longtravel #travelingmodel #lovewhatyoudodowhatyoulove #leavenworth #agameoftonesexploremore #getoutdoors #travelnow #lifeabroad (at Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas - Cuenta Oficial)