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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
In this experience, you will learn about the history of the first territory in the Americas free of slavery, San Basilio de Palenque, an Afro-Colombian community that, despite the passage of time—more than 400 years of history—still maintains African roots and customs, making this town a historical site of global significance. You will learn about the local culture, gastronomy, musical performances, traditional medicine, and much more, guided by a local expert who will provide you with all the information about Palenque, so that you can learn about our history, which is also your history, and feel like you belong. at home
What's included
Bottled water
Plato de libro de cocina ganador de premio Confucio organizado por la UNESCO en 2014
Native trilingual tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cooking class and sweet tasting wiht a native cook
Ron ñeke, the moonshine from Palenque
Ensalada de frutas
Music show
WiFi on board
What to expect
Cartagena
30m
This experience begins with a pick-up from your hotel. Our guide will collect you (if your hotel or address is not on the list, let us know, we can pick you up anywhere in Cartagena) and give you all the details of our experience. After a 1.5-hour drive, we will arrive in Palenque where you will be welcomed with a delicious salad of seasonal fruits from the region.
San Basilio De Palenque
1h
We continue with the historical talk of Palenque, from different points of view, there we learn about the struggle that Africans had in America to regain their freedom and the process of formation of what we now call Palenque, from the main square we will begin our tour of the community; the tour can be done on foot or by vehicle according to your preferences.
Monumento a Benkos Bioho
10m
Monument to Benkos Bioho, founder of Palenque
San Basilio De Palenque
40m
In the Palenquero House of Knowledge we'll have the music and dancers presentation, where we will learn about the musical rhythms, traditional dances of Palenque and learn how to play the drums
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
At Doña Rupe's house, with Ruperta we will learn about the gastronomy of Palenque, and we will also learn how to prepare one of the ancestral recipes of the community.
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
Patio Sikito: In this place, with local doctors (herbalist), we will learn about plant-based medicine, how they faced the Covid pandemic in Palenque, and the importance of ancestral medicine in keeping the community healthy to this day.
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
"Kid Pambele" Boxing Gym: Here we learn about Antonio Cervantes Reyes, Colombia's first world boxing champion, and we'll also have a fun boxing class.
San Basilio De Palenque
40m
At the Masú Tejedor House Museum, we will explore a traditional house built using the same techniques our ancestors used in the creation of Palenque, and we will also learn about the daily activities that take place there.
1h · Admission ticket included
Lunch time
20m
Time when visitors can shop and support the local economy
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We offer pickup service throughout Cartagena. If your location isn't listed, please contact us; we'd be happy to assist you.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
