Tour to Palenque from Cartagena: Afro Culture and Living Traditions

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Cartagena, Colombia

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6 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the soul of Africa in Colombia: Live San Basilio de Palenque.
Are you looking for an authentic, cultural and different experience? I invite you to visit San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in America, where history, music and tradition come alive in every corner.
*Feel the rhythm of the drums.
*Listen and learn the Palenquera language.
*Enjoy your gastronomy.
*Walk its streets full of history and resistance.
With us you don’t just do a tour.... you live a real, close and meaningful experience. You will know the essence of the people, its people and its roots in a unique, safe and personalized way.

Book now and live a story that is not told....feels.
Your next adventure starts here.

What's Included

Sample of traditional dances and music
Bottled water
Visit to sites of interest in the community
Roundtrip transportation Cartagena - Palenque
Sample of traditional medicine
Sample of typical sweets
Native Guide

Meeting and pickup

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

We are at the departure point, which is in the city of Cartagena to reach the destination of the experience that is in San Basilio de Palenque, departure can be from the hotel where you are staying or at a specific point agreed between client and administrator of the experience

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • Cartagena (Pass by)

    Departure from Cartagena : Pick up from hotels, Bocagrande / center / Gethsemane or anywhere else in the city. Airy vehicle, along the way the native guide teaches you 5 words in Palenque language.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Arrival in Palenque : Welcome at the Orika monument or welcome letters (I Love Palenge).

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Liberta route : History of emancipation, Benkos Bioho monument.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Living traditions: Casa del saber (cultural display of traditional music and dances), Casa Museo Kombilesa Mi (show of Palenquero folkloriko rap), Casa Ruperta Cañate (show of typical Palenquero sweets), Patio Sikito (show of traditional medicine), Gymnasium Antonio Cervantes Reyes Kid Pambelé), Casa Masu Tejedor (show of traditional housing), Route of freedom (streets with murals).

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Lunch Palenquero : Tasting of a rich typical Palenquero dish.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • San Basilio De Palenque (Pass by)

    Return to Cartagena : Departure from Palenque to Cartagena

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kombilesa Tours

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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