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Visit Palenque

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$170
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Overview

San Basilio de Palenque is a village in the Bolivar region, located 60 minutes from Cartagena, notable for being the first slave city in America to be considered free. It was a refuge for enslaved Africans fleeing Spanish inhabitants in the sixteenth century, achieving freedom under Benkos Biohó.

  • 🌍 San Basilio de Palenque retains many African cultural traditions, including language and social organization.
  • 🎶 The village features unique cultural rites, dance, and food developed through its historical isolation.
  • 🗣️ The community has created their own language, PALENQUERO, which is a mix of African, Spanish, and Portuguese languages.
  • ⚠️ The village's significance as a Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity highlights its historical importance.

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Visit Palenque
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Bilingual Guide
  • Presentation of traditional dances
  • Local Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

  • San Basilio De Palenque
    San Basilio de Palenque, is a village in the Bolivar region located 60 minutes from Cartagena. It was declared a Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity for being the first slave city in America to be considered free. San Basilio de Palenque, was the refuge of many blacks who were enslaved and who in the sixteenth century fled from the Spanish inhabitants of the city of Cartagena. And under Benkos Biohó they achieved their freedom.

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Visit Palenque

    Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
    $170
    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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