Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village

4.9
(30 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We take you from Old City, Bocagrande, Laguito, crespo, manga and boquilla neirborhood

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Transfer from the city of Cartagena to the corregimiento of San Basilio de Palenque at 8:00

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Visit the square and the monument of Benkos Bioho.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cartagena

    Back to cartagena around 1 pm to be at 2. 30 pm at the Hotel

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Peace Travel Colombia SAS

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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