Visit San Basilio de Palenque with a Native

4.9 (38 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

Let's meet at 8: 30 am at "Plaza de la Aduana"to will take you to discover our african roots. This place was a slave' s market where africans. From here we take private transportation to go to "San Basilio de Palenque". On this trip we explain slave's route and strategies to escape from Spanish and found this town in 1603 and reach their freedom in 1713. At the moment we get there, our native guide will take us around the town and teach us it´s history, traditions and beliefs. .
This town still keep the African spirit and it's easy to feel it since we get there. We visit the main square where Benkos Biohó is honored as the founder . We understand the importance of the legacy that Africans left in our culture. With a drum performance we witness their passion for music and dancing.
. We have a local rum and sweet tasting . At the end of this experience you will be able to understand our roots and the influence of Africans in our culture. We are back in downtown at 1:00 pm.

What's included

  • Visita de Coliseo de Boxeo
  • Bottled water
  • Casa konbilesa Mi
  • Lunch
  • Show de Tambores
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fotografías en murales

What to expect

  1. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
    Pass by
    The biggest fort in América

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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