Open Courtyards

Open courtyards inside Castillo San Felipe de Barajas served as functional spaces for movement, coordination, and rest during the fortress’s active military years. These areas helped connect different sections of the structure. Today, the courtyards provide open-air spaces where visitors can pause, observe the fortress layout, and appreciate the scale of its construction. For travelers, open courtyards offer a quiet break from walking while enhancing understanding of how the fortress operated internally.