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Just a few miles from Cartagena lies a portal through time. San Basilio de Palenque isn't just a destination; it is the first cry of freedom in the entire Americas.
This isn’t a bus tour with a script; it is a private invitation into the cradle of African resistance—a UNESCO-protected sanctuary that many hear about, but very few truly feel.
Why this is the only reservation you need today:
Direct Ancestral Connection: Forget textbook guides. Your host is a native Palenquero, a guardian of a unique language and culture that has defied the centuries. This is an encounter, not a lecture.
The Rhythm of Resistance: Witness a private, soul-stirring dance performance where the drums don’t just play; they resonate in your chest. You will understand why in Palenque, music is how the spirit stays free.
Seamless Comfort: We handle everything. From your hotel doorstep to our premium air-conditioned transport, your only job is to bring your curiosity. Every detail is curated for excellence.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we pick you up at the hotel where you are staying. please provide us a contact number to keep in touch all the time.
Itinerary
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1San Basilio De Palenque
PALENQUE TOUR • Transfer from the residence hotel to palenque will take us 1 hour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2San Basilio De Palenque
• Visit ancestral places such as: CASA DE TAMBORES AND CASA DEL ARTE
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3San Basilio De Palenque
• Visit to the village of Panque, which is an exact replica of how the slaves lived more than 600 years ago. • Tour of the village "customs
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4San Basilio De Palenque
• Explanation of how the artisan process is with respect to the elaboration of palenque sweets and the elaboration of the "ñeque" (Drink that the palenqueros drank as a gift from the African descendants at that time)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5San Basilio De Palenque
Visit to the statue of the Colombian Boxer "Kid Pambele"
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6San Basilio De Palenque
We visit the central restaurant of the palenqueros, and we return, it would take us 1 hour to get to Cartagena where the activity ends.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7San Basilio De Palenque
Surprise typical dance show
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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