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Saint Basil of Palenque; Historical and cultural experience
Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$111
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Overview
El Palenque de San Basilio, a community of African maroon descendants, is located 60 km from Cartagena and is steeped in rich history. Domingo Biohó, the legendary leader, played a significant role in the community's formation and its resistance against oppression.
- 🌍 UNESCO has recognized Palenque as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity due to its unique history and culture.
- 🛶 An ethno-tourist and cultural visit to San Basilio de Palenque offers insights into its heritage.
- 🧺 Optional visit to San Jacinto, known for its hammocks and crafts.
- ⚠️ The area has historical significance as it was founded by fugitives who escaped from slavery in Cartagena.
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Saint Basil of Palenque; Historical and cultural experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- typical lunch
- Gratuities
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- El Palenque de San Basilio, located 60 km from Cartagena, is a community of descendants of African maroons from the 17th century. Domingo Biohó was the mythical leader whose fierceness was reflected in the reports that the governors of the Province of Cartagena sent to the Crown. Since 1603, the flight of enslaved people from the city of Cartagena and its surroundings worried the authorities. The fugitives not only left with farming tools and firearms, but also founded towns in the region's inaccessible swamps. From their fortresses they descended to the valley of the Magdalena River to attack the boats that transported food, gold and all kinds of merchandise. The war lasted almost a century until, in 1691, the King of Spain opted for negotiation and granted them the land on which they had built their settlements. (pass by)
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Saint Basil of Palenque; Historical and cultural experience
Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$111
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!