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Embark on a unique and enriching experience with the Tour to San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in America and a World Heritage Site. Accompanied by local guides, you will learn about the history of resistance of people of African descent who managed to free themselves from slavery and form a community with its own cultural identity. Walk its streets, visit the cultural center, Benkos Biohó Square and other iconic sites while discovering a language, music and customs that you won’t find anywhere else. Admire the Palenquera women in their colorful costumes and their fundamental role in the living history of the village. Enjoy a delicious typical lunch and, if you wish, a vibrant African drum show. This experience not only connects you to Colombia’s African root, but also allows you to directly support this community proud of its legacy. Book now and live a day that touches the soul!
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Meeting and pickup
We pick up all the passengers at the Hotel so as soon as you make the reservation we will contact you at the whatsapp number that you entered to send you the corresponding Tikect or voucher to perform the activity and additional we will give you the exact instructions.
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1San Basilio De Palenque
On this unique tour of San Basilio de Palenque, you will live a deep and authentic cultural experience. You will leave from Cartagena accompanied by a local Palenquero guide who will welcome you with the warmth and pride of his community. When you arrive, you will visit the cultural center of the town, where you will learn up close the history of the Afro-Colombians who, after escaping slavery in the 17th century, founded the first free people in America. You will walk through its historic streets, visiting iconic sites such as Benkos Biohó Square, while learning about the Palenquera language, its African roots and its brave struggle for freedom. You will have the opportunity to interact with the villagers, see women dressed in colorful costumes and participate in a show of their traditional dances. The tour includes a delicious typical lunch prepared by local cooks, and you can close the experience with an optional African drumming show.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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