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- Spanish
This 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal if you want to delve deeper and learn about the culture and history of Colombia, San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called “palenques”, which were founded by fugitive slaves as a refuge in the 17th century, you will enjoy this tour with an expert local guide and visit a variety of places that demonstrate how distinctive African culture has been maintained for centuries.
Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and the unique language of Palenque.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will ask for the client at the lobby
In the middle arc of the clock tower
Itinerary
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1Cartagena
We pick up to the travelers at their hotel in Cartagena
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2San Basilio De Palenque
The local guide of Palenque will tell a story about the history of slavery in America and how they were brought people from Africa towards America, liberation process enslaved and creation of the Palenques, We will detail the pillars of the Palenquera culture, customs, demonstrations and rituals. Tour of the most important places important of Palenque, in the that we will know emblematic personalities of the population, space traditional medicine, the house museum, Benkos monument Biohó, boxing gym and image of Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambelé” among others places.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Cartagena
We return travelers to their hotel in Cartagena
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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