Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and customs of San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia’s first free slave town. Discover the unique African heritage and experience the vibrant community that still speaks its own dialect.
Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and customs of San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia’s first free slave town. Discover the unique African heritage and experience the vibrant community that still speaks its own dialect.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Our driver will pick you up at the hotel (Downtown, Bocagrande, North Zone) to start the tour to Palenque, the first free town in America. The car ride will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival there, our Palenquero guide will begin a walking tour of the town, where they will learn about the importance of…
- San Basilio De Palenque - Our driver will pick you up at the hotel (Downtown, Bocagrande, North Zone) to start the tour to Palenque, the first free town in America. The car ride will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival there, our Palenquero guide will begin a walking tour of the town, where they will learn about the importance of this heritage site, learn about its customs and culture. In the place, they will have a sample of the musical rhythms and typical drinks. Lunch is included at a local’s home.
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
San Basilio de Palenque, the first town in America to be liberated from slavery, is now considered an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. On this remarkable tour, you will be introduced to its history, traditions, and lifestyle. Inhabitants of Palenque, known as Palenqueros, view themselves as a tiny fragment of Africa in Colombia. They are among…
San Basilio de Palenque, the first town in America to be liberated from slavery, is now considered an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. On this remarkable tour, you will be introduced to its history, traditions, and lifestyle. Inhabitants of Palenque, known as Palenqueros, view themselves as a tiny fragment of Africa in Colombia. They are among the few communities that still communicate in their unique dialect.
- Wear comfortable clothes and tennis.
- High temperatures at the destination.
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.
