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- English
- Spanish
In this experience, you will learn about the history of the first territory in the Americas free of slavery, San Basilio de Palenque, an Afro-Colombian community that, despite the passage of time—more than 400 years of history—still maintains African roots and customs, making this town a historical site of global significance. You will learn about the local culture, gastronomy, musical performances, traditional medicine, and much more, guided by a local expert who will provide you with all the information about Palenque, so that you can learn about our history, which is also your history, and feel like you belong. at home
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pickup service throughout Cartagena. If your location isn't listed, please contact us; we'd be happy to assist you.
Itinerary
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1Cartagena
This experience begins with a pick-up from your hotel. Our guide will collect you (if your hotel or address is not on the list, let us know, we can pick you up anywhere in Cartagena) and give you all the details of our experience. After a 1.5-hour drive, we will arrive in Palenque where you will be welcomed with a delicious salad of seasonal fruits from the region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2San Basilio De Palenque
We continue with the historical talk of Palenque, from different points of view, there we learn about the struggle that Africans had in America to regain their freedom and the process of formation of what we now call Palenque, from the main square we will begin our tour of the community; the tour can be done on foot or by vehicle according to your preferences.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Monument to Benkos Bioho, founder of Palenque
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4San Basilio De Palenque
In the Palenquero House of Knowledge we'll have the music and dancers presentation, where we will learn about the musical rhythms, traditional dances of Palenque and learn how to play the drums
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5San Basilio De Palenque
At Doña Rupe's house, with Ruperta we will learn about the gastronomy of Palenque, and we will also learn how to prepare one of the ancestral recipes of the community.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6San Basilio De Palenque
Patio Sikito: In this place, with local doctors (herbalist), we will learn about plant-based medicine, how they faced the Covid pandemic in Palenque, and the importance of ancestral medicine in keeping the community healthy to this day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7San Basilio De Palenque
"Kid Pambele" Boxing Gym: Here we learn about Antonio Cervantes Reyes, Colombia's first world boxing champion, and we'll also have a fun boxing class.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8San Basilio De Palenque
At the Masú Tejedor House Museum, we will explore a traditional house built using the same techniques our ancestors used in the creation of Palenque, and we will also learn about the daily activities that take place there.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Lunch time
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10
Time when visitors can shop and support the local economy
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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