Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Just a few miles from Cartagena lies a portal through time. San Basilio de Palenque isn't just a destination; it is the first cry of freedom in the entire Americas.
This isn’t a bus tour with a script; it is a private invitation into the cradle of African resistance—a UNESCO-protected sanctuary that many hear about, but very few truly feel.
Why this is the only reservation you need today:
Direct Ancestral Connection: Forget textbook guides. Your host is a native Palenquero, a guardian of a unique language and culture that has defied the centuries. This is an encounter, not a lecture.
The Rhythm of Resistance: Witness a private, soul-stirring dance performance where the drums don’t just play; they resonate in your chest. You will understand why in Palenque, music is how the spirit stays free.
Seamless Comfort: We handle everything. From your hotel doorstep to our premium air-conditioned transport, your only job is to bring your curiosity. Every detail is curated for excellence.
What's included
Air-conditioned round-trip transportation to and from your hotel.
Native bilingual guide!
Bottled water
Lunch
Landing and facility fees
Dance show and traditional music.
wifi a bordo
gratuities
What to expect
San Basilio De Palenque
1h
PALENQUE TOUR
• Transfer from the residence hotel to palenque will take us 1 hour.
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
• Visit ancestral places such as: CASA DE TAMBORES AND CASA DEL ARTE
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
• Visit to the village of Panque, which is an exact replica of how the slaves lived more than 600 years ago.
• Tour of the village "customs
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
• Explanation of how the artisan process is with respect to the elaboration of palenque sweets and the elaboration of the "ñeque" (Drink that the palenqueros drank as a gift from the African descendants at that time)
San Basilio De Palenque
10m
Visit to the statue of the Colombian Boxer "Kid Pambele"
San Basilio De Palenque
1h
We visit the central restaurant of the palenqueros, and we return, it would take us 1 hour to get to Cartagena where the activity ends.
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
Surprise typical dance show
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
we pick you up at the hotel where you are staying. please provide us a contact number to keep in touch all the time.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
