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Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$110
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Overview

San Basilio de Palenque is the site of the first free people in America, offering insights into their history, customs, and cuisine. This journey includes visits to significant monuments and a taste of local culture.

  • 🗿 Visit the monument of Benkos Bioho, an African leader from Guinea who played a key role in the community's freedom.
  • 📚 Learn some words in the Palenquero language before heading to the Culture House of the community.
  • 🥊 Explore the monument of Antonio Cervantes (Kid Pambelé), a famous Colombian boxing representative and two-time world champion.
  • 🌿 Stop by the herbal medicine spot for insights into traditional practices.
  • 🍽️ Savor a delicious local lunch prepared by native people, experiencing their culinary heritage.

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Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

  • Lunch
  • Beverages-just one
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • San Basilio De Palenque
    Transfer from the city of Cartagena to the corregimiento of San Basilio de Palenque at 8:00
  • San Basilio De Palenque
    Arrive to Palenque at 9:30 and Visit to the native House, where the history of the first free American people, their customs, culture, economy is told and how has been the development of Palenque
  • San Basilio De Palenque
    Visit the square and the monument of Benkos Bioho.
  • San Basilio De Palenque
    Walking Tour through the streets of the town where you can see the old palenques "houses" where people still live and graffitis made by locals
  • San Basilio De Palenque
    Enjoy the local gastronomy having a delicious fish with coconut rice and green salad made by local who won an award for the best cookbook in the world.
  • San Basilio De Palenque
    At the end we will enjoy of dancing of natives where we can see the african music style and rhythms and share with them
  • Cartagena
    Back to cartagena around 1 pm to be at 2. 30 pm at the Hotel

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village

    Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
    $110
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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