Experience the rich African heritage in San Basilio de Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia. Interact with locals and learn about their customs, languages, dance, culture, and way of living.
Experience the rich African heritage in San Basilio de Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia. Interact with locals and learn about their customs, languages, dance, culture, and way of living.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Fue fundado en 1713 por esclavos africanos fugados, quienes se establecieron en la región montañosa cercana a Cartagena, en el norte de Colombia. Hoy sus descendientes viven en Palenque y mantienen vivas muchas de las tradiciones de sus antepasados
- San Basilio De Palenque - Fue fundado en 1713 por esclavos africanos fugados, quienes se establecieron en la región montañosa cercana a Cartagena, en el norte de Colombia. Hoy sus descendientes viven en Palenque y mantienen vivas muchas de las tradiciones de sus antepasados
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Have you ever visited Africa? San Basilio de Palenque is literally an African enclave in the Americas, maintaining the traditions, African languages, dances, culture, lifestyle, and beliefs of its community. During the colonial period, the Spanish forced over a million Africans to Cartagena to serve as slaves. These Africans were dehumanized, yet some…
Have you ever visited Africa? San Basilio de Palenque is literally an African enclave in the Americas, maintaining the traditions, African languages, dances, culture, lifestyle, and beliefs of its community. During the colonial period, the Spanish forced over a million Africans to Cartagena to serve as slaves. These Africans were dehumanized, yet some managed to escape enslavement due to the ingenious hairstyles of the local women, which played a crucial role in their quest for liberty. A knowledgeable guide from Palenque will share extensive insights about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Interacting with the inhabitants, you will feel as though you are truly in Africa.
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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.
