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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The people of Palenque invite you to get to know this cultural wonder declared by Unesco as the first town free from slavery in Latin America. This 100% African-American town still preserves those ancestral customs which the elderly are transferring to the young so that their culture is never lost. Come to see their dance, eat their food, visit the traditional doctors who cure all kinds of diseases with medicinal plants. Come they will fall in love.
This town was the first town free from slavery in Latin America. It is a corner of Africa in Colombia where the elderly still preserve their customs and try to transfer them to the youngest so that the legacy lasts. It is a town full of colors and a lot of culture.
What's included
Private transportation
Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tipping to locals is voluntary
What to expect
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
The town square. Here we meet the local guide, we will see the statue of Benkos Biojo the founder of the town.
San Basilio De Palenque
1h
Dance school. Here we will see the traditional dance show of the town. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the dancers and learn to dance like them.
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
The Culture House. In this place, visitors will see a replica of the houses from before, that is, what material they were made of, how they were divided, how they cooked and a little more about the history of the town.
San Basilio De Palenque
45m
traditional doctors. During the visit to the traditional doctors of the town, visitors will interact with the elders who cure diseases through plants and drinks. In this place there were no patients with COVID 10 thanks to the wisdom of the doctors with plants.
San Basilio De Palenque
30m
The candy store. Here you will see the preparation of the traditional sweets of the town such as alegría, cocadas de coco, caballito and fruit sweets.
San Basilio De Palenque
1h
Tours through the streets of the town. We will take a tour of the colorful streets of the town. Taking pictures with the people and with the palenquero traditions with the colorful dresses and if we have the opportunity to see that the men are gathered drinking the typical rum of the towns, we will ask them for a drink.
San Basilio De Palenque
1h
Time for lunch. At the end of the tour we will go to have lunch at the house of the mother of the local guide. Where visitors will taste a delicious fried mojarra in coconut sauce, coconut rice, a delicious stamina salad and a refreshing panela water.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the town square
End point
In the town square
Pickup details
The easiest location for travelers is the San Diego hit in the walled city
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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