Experience the rich cultural heritage of San Basilio De Palenque, the first town free from slavery in Latin America. Discover their vibrant traditions, dance, food, and traditional medicine.
Experience the rich cultural heritage of San Basilio De Palenque, the first town free from slavery in Latin America. Discover their vibrant traditions, dance, food, and traditional medicine.
- San Basilio De Palenque - The town square. Here we meet the local guide, we will see the statue of Benkos Biojo the founder of the town.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Dance school. Here we will see the traditional dance show of the town. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the dancers and learn to dance like them.
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- San Basilio De Palenque - The town square. Here we meet the local guide, we will see the statue of Benkos Biojo the founder of the town.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Dance school. Here we will see the traditional dance show of the town. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the dancers and learn to dance like them.
- San Basilio De Palenque - The Culture House. In this place, visitors will see a replica of the houses from before, that is, what material they were made of, how they were divided, how they cooked and a little more about the history of the town.
- San Basilio De Palenque - traditional doctors. During the visit to the traditional doctors of the town, visitors will interact with the elders who cure diseases through plants and drinks. In this place there were no patients with COVID 10 thanks to the wisdom of the doctors with plants.
- San Basilio De Palenque - The candy store. Here you will see the preparation of the traditional sweets of the town such as alegría, cocadas de coco, caballito and fruit sweets.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Tours through the streets of the town. We will take a tour of the colorful streets of the town. Taking pictures with the people and with the palenquero traditions with the colorful dresses and if we have the opportunity to see that the men are gathered drinking the typical rum of the towns, we will ask them for a drink.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Time for lunch. At the end of the tour we will go to have lunch at the house of the mother of the local guide. Where visitors will taste a delicious fried mojarra in coconut sauce, coconut rice, a delicious stamina salad and a refreshing panela water.
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tipping to locals is voluntary
- Tipping to locals is voluntary
The inhabitants of Palenque welcome you to explore this culturally rich wonder, recognized by Unesco as Latin America’s first town to be freed from slavery. Boasting a 100% African-American heritage, they continue to sustain traditional customs that are passed on from the older generations to the younger ones, ensuring their culture remains vibrant….
The inhabitants of Palenque welcome you to explore this culturally rich wonder, recognized by Unesco as Latin America’s first town to be freed from slavery. Boasting a 100% African-American heritage, they continue to sustain traditional customs that are passed on from the older generations to the younger ones, ensuring their culture remains vibrant. Feast your eyes on their dances, indulge in their cuisine, and meet traditional healers who treat various illnesses using medicinal plants. You’re guaranteed to fall in love with this town. This was the inaugural town liberated from slavery in Latin America, a true outpost of Africa in Colombia where the elders safeguard their customs, passing them on to the youth to ensure their precious legacy endures. This place presents a stunning kaleidoscope of colors, richly steeped in culture.
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.