Private Tour with Certified Guide of San Basilio De Palenque

4.9
(36 reviews)

4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

In this tour the traveler will connect with the natives of the Palenquero people knowing their ancestral traditions. They will get to know from the hand of their local guide all the daily life of the inhabitants of the town and they will immerse themselves in the culture that characterizes our people so much. In addition, it is better that they tell you the black story told by 100% black palenqueros.

What's Included

Boxing class
Cooking class and sweet tasting with a native cook
Ron Ñeke, the moonshine from Palenque
Bottled water
Native tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Music Show
Fruit salad
Cookbook dish won from the Confucius prize organized by UNESCO in 2014
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Inform the name of the hotel or the address of the pick-up place, and inform a phone number preferably with WhatsApp.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our Native Guide takes you around the square where the statue is located and will show and teach you about the ancestral culture of this town and its traditions.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    San Basilio De Palenque

    In the journey of ancestral knowledge, they will visit the main sites of interest and will be able to enjoy a live music and drum show, at the same time, and they will be able to practice the basic steps with musical instruments. They will learn to make and taste the traditional sweets made from coconut with tropical fruits such as papaya, pineapple, guava among others. They will have a class on the famous and award-winning gastronomy of Palenque. In this class they interact with the native cook learning from her the traditional techniques with which they prepare these delicious dishes. The town of Palenque stands out for its traditional medicine, here you will visit the garden of the local doctor where he grows the plants with which he makes ancestral medicine. The Palenqueros are recognized in the field of boxing, so they will visit the coliseum and put on their gloves to learn about this great local sport.

    4 hours 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by PaleTur

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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