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La Popa ConventvsCastillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Both are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, San Felipe de Barajas Castle is preferred by most professionals compared to Convento La Popa de la Galera. San Felipe de Barajas Castle scores 92 with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
La Popa Convent
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
U.S. News & World Report
Calle 37, Cartagena, Colombia
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Lonely Planet "A beautiful image of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patroness of the city, is in the convent's chapel, and there's a charming flower-filled patio. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Charms hang from the wall enclosed in glass because they are special – each representing a miracle come true." Full review
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Traversing multiple switchbacks the procession stops at each of the stations of the cross along the route to say prayers and ask for miracles to be performed.
Atlas Obscura "Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city. " Full review
Frommer's "Mention La Popa to any Cartagenero and he will invariably turn dreamy eyed. Visible for miles around on Cartagena’s highest hill (150m high), the Convento de Nuestra Señora de la..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"At the peak of a nearly 500-foot hill, Convento La Popa de la Galera towers over Cartagena." Full review
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
San Lazaro hill, Cartagena, Colombia
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Fodor's "The fort is an easy enough walk from Getsemaní with great views of the city; the best time to go is in the afternoon." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The castillo is the greatest fortress ever built by the Spaniards in any of their colonies." Full review
Afar Magazine "On a nearby hill, the 400-year-old Convento de la Popa makes a great spot for getting the lay of the land—then watching the sun set into the Caribbean. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The castle sits on top of a 130-foot hill, and houses a complex system of tunnels through its mountain base." Full review
Frommer's "Built with coral mined from the region’s reefs, the imposing Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is considered the greatest fortress constructed by the Spaniards in the New World" Full review
