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Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$120.00
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Overview

Walk in San Basilio de Palenque , the first free people in america , allowing to know their history, customs and cuisine, visiting the monument Benkos Bioho, black African brought from Guinea, leading the freedom of this people , then we headed to the Culture House of the community but before learn some words in Palenquero language
, continuing with a visit to the monument of Antonio Cervantes (Kid Pambelé), famous representative of boxing Colombian and twice world champion walter junior and later visit the herbs medicine spot and after this enjoy a local deliciuos lunch made by the native people and feel the rhythm of music with cultural and artistic development.

Departure time:  8;00 

Arrival time: 14:00-14:30
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
    $120.00
    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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