Immerse yourself in Colombia’s Afro-inspired history and culture on the Palenque Tour in Cartagena. Explore the fortified community of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by fugitive slaves in the 17th century. Discover traditional music, dance, folk medicine, and the unique language of Palenque.
Immerse yourself in Colombia’s Afro-inspired history and culture on the Palenque Tour in Cartagena. Explore the fortified community of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by fugitive slaves in the 17th century. Discover traditional music, dance, folk medicine, and the unique language of Palenque.
- Cartagena - Travelers are picked up from their hotel in Cartagena.
- San Basilio De Palenque - A local guide in Palenque shares the history of slavery in America, detailing how people were brought from Africa, the liberation process, and the creation of the Palenques. The guide will elaborate on the pillars of Palenquera culture, including…
- Cartagena - Travelers are picked up from their hotel in Cartagena.
- San Basilio De Palenque - A local guide in Palenque shares the history of slavery in America, detailing how people were brought from Africa, the liberation process, and the creation of the Palenques. The guide will elaborate on the pillars of Palenquera culture, including customs, demonstrations, and rituals. The tour covers significant sites in Palenque, introducing visitors to notable figures, traditional medicine spaces, the house museum, the Benkos Biohó monument, the boxing gym, and the image of Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambelé,” among other places.
- Cartagena - Travelers are returned to their hotel in Cartagena.
- Historical walk in Palenque
- Typical Palenque drink
- Water
- Music group
- Local tour guide from Palenque
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up
- Round trip transportation
- Historical walk in Palenque
- Typical Palenque drink
- Water
- Music group
- Local tour guide from Palenque
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up
- Round trip transportation
- unspecified expenses
- unspecified expenses
The ‘Freedom Tour’ through San Basilio de Palenque serves as a perfect medium for immersing oneself in the deep-rooted culture and history of Colombia. Known as ‘palenques,’ San Basilio was one of several fortified settlements established by escaped slaves in the 17th century. Embark on this guided tour by a local expert and explore numerous locations…
The ‘Freedom Tour’ through San Basilio de Palenque serves as a perfect medium for immersing oneself in the deep-rooted culture and history of Colombia. Known as ‘palenques,’ San Basilio was one of several fortified settlements established by escaped slaves in the 17th century. Embark on this guided tour by a local expert and explore numerous locations showcasing the endurance of unique African traditions over centuries. Discover the local music and dance forms, folk remedies, and the special Palenquero language during the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
