Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation

Experience a unique cultural tour in San Basilio De Palenque. Explore the most important aspects of the region in a dynamic and fun way, while enjoying delicious local sweets and fruits.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Basilio De Palenque - We invite you to discover a town that has maintained its marked identity for more than 400 years: the little corner of Africa in Colombia.
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You will learn the history of the first free people of America.

You will connect with ancestors and the African roots of Palenque de Benkos Biohó (Founder of Palenque).

Enjoy the dance show, learn their traditional dance steps, and play the drums.

Learn the Bantu language from Guinea and Congo accompanied by a native guide.

We will make a stop in the town square, the house of Kombilesa mi; the folkloric rap group, the museum house, the Palenque Viejo, and traditional medicine.

At the end, we will have lunch a delicious typical Palenquero dish.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Climate-controlled vehicle
  • Lunch included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Cultural dance performance
What's Not Included
  • Tips - Propinas
Additional Information

My product is unique because it is a tour where we will arrive at each of the places for a short time, knowing the most important aspects in a dynamic, fun way. and delicious trying the sweets, ‘raspado’, typical fruits of this region.\n\nImportant Note: We provide this experience in private circles for your safety and comfort. Applies to individual travelers, as a couple or in a group. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Children from 1 to 4 years old do not pay but must sit on their parents’ laps.
  • After booking please contact me to confirm pick up details. +573188202888
Location
San Basilio De Palenque
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Culture26091169053
Aug 31, 2024
One of The Best experience Ever….. - My trip was amazing, I learned a lot from the locals. The food was amazing, excellent and delicious. I had the fried Tilapia with coconut sauce on the side along with the beef soup that was served as an appetizer. Omggg the cane juice just topped it off, it was sooo refreshing. The kids dance at the dance school was so touching and extraordinary. I loved the dances, the kids were naturally beautiful and welcoming. I loved when they sang and danced to celebrate our birthdays. The tour guide was very intelligent and friendly along with being knowledgeable, we were thought many words in the Palenque language. Lastly Romeo our tour guide / translator was just so great and engaging, he was very friendly and helpful and interesting, He listened to us and explained everything that was said and taught to us. I will make sure.. my friends and I will return. I will encourage everyone take a trip to Cartagena to visit the Palenque village. See you soon and “I LOVE PALENQUE” Ngongoroko Mi Palenque……
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Bzemia
Aug 31, 2024
Cartagena - This trip was the most amazing time. Learned a lot of history of the town and its people from Romeo. Definitely recommend.
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Lightpacker747408
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing - This was an amazing experience! The people were very welcoming and kind. The tour guide Romero was phenomenal and very helpful. Don’t think twice about it, book it!
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Tiashaf2020
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing Experience - I truly enjoyed this experience and can not wait to convince everyone they should also experience this. The entire community was more than welcoming. I was overwhelmed with love watching the dance class. The pure happiness made me appreciate the lives that has been created here. I love everything about Palenque. Thanks Romel!
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Tyay2020
Aug 30, 2024
Great Experience - Romel & the native guide were very knowledgeable, accommodating, & created an amazing experience! Would definitely recommend!
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Malirac
Aug 29, 2024
Great Tour - The food was very delicious. I recommend the grilled chicken. My tour guide was very informative and my knowledgeable.Maria is amazing. Highly recommended
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Tiffanybs3712sg
Aug 29, 2024
Palenqe Tour - Great educational tour. The true essence of the culture was captures. Excellent experience Take your family or friends !!!!!!!!!
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896ishaw
Aug 29, 2024
Love the people, Love this place - I had an amazing time!! Learning about Palenque was so enriching. The people are so beautiful and the food was bomb! I recommend The fish with coconut milk for lunch, you won’t regret it!
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Andrewjz439rn
Aug 29, 2024
Grest job - The touguide was great. He was very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to friends. I was impressed with his knowledge of the lauguage
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Beijinggulx
Aug 28, 2024
Palenque Culture 101 - Entrenched in history and culture is a great way to sum up this experience. Romero and Ting Ting were great teachers of the Palenque culture. The food, the dance school, the boxing gym, and the people made this an experience of a lifetime. Wear tennis shoes and have a blast.
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