Private Tour with Certified Guide of San Basilio De Palenque

5.0 (48 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

In this tour the traveler will connect with the natives of the Palenquero people knowing their ancestral traditions. They will get to know from the hand of their local guide all the daily life of the inhabitants of the town and they will immerse themselves in the culture that characterizes our people so much. In addition, it is better that they tell you the black story told by 100% black palenqueros.

What's included

  • Boxing class
  • Native tour guide (English and Spanish)
  • Cooking class and sweet tasting with a native cook
  • Ron Ñeke, the moonshine from Palenque
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Music Show
  • Fruit salad
  • Cookbook dish won from the Confucius prize organized by UNESCO in 2014
  • Gratuities
  • WiFi on board

What to expect

  1. Monumento a Benkos Bioho
    1h
    Our Native Guide takes you around the square where the statue is located and will show and teach you about the ancestral culture of this town and its traditions.
  2. San Basilio De Palenque
    4h
    In the journey of ancestral knowledge, they will visit the main sites of interest and will be able to enjoy a live music and drum show, at the same time, and they will be able to practice the basic steps with musical instruments.
    They will learn to make and taste the traditional sweets made from coconut with tropical fruits such as papaya, pineapple, guava among others.
    They will have a class on the famous and award-winning gastronomy of Palenque. In this class they interact with the native cook learning from her the traditional techniques with which they prepare these delicious dishes.
    The town of Palenque stands out for its traditional medicine, here you will visit the garden of the local doctor where he grows the plants with which he makes ancestral medicine.
    The Palenqueros are recognized in the field of boxing, so they will visit the coliseum and put on their gloves to learn about this great local sport.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Inform the name of the hotel or the address of the pick-up place, and inform a phone number preferably with WhatsApp.

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
  • 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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