Cultural excursion to Palenque from Cartagena

Duration6h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

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Overview

Experience a unique and transformative adventure in Palenque, the first free town in America! Immerse yourself in the history of the struggle for freedom of enslaved Africans and discover the cultural traditions that have endured for generations. This tour is an authentic connection to the rhythms, flavors, and ancestral knowledge of this emblematic community.

Available schedules with departures from Cartagena:
Morning: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Return 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Return 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Includes: ✔ Guided tour by a local Palenquero ✔ Live cultural showcase: music, traditional dances, and ancestral storytelling. ✔ Tasting of traditional sweets, traditional rum (ñeque), and a delicious lunch prepared by Palenquero women. ✔ Workshop on Palenquero language, traditional medicine, and production of traditional rum.

✅ Do you prefer the morning or afternoon departure? Choose your schedule and live this unforgettable experience!

What's included

Tour of the community where you will discover the emblematic places of San Basilio de Palenque.
Bottled water
Traditional rum tasting (Ñeke)
Traditional Palenquero lunch
Historical discussion about the leader Benkos Bioho
Air-conditioned vehicle
Presentation of the different traditional Palenque dances
Tasting of sweets

Sunscreen and insect repellent

What to expect

San Basilio De Palenque
6h

In the company of a bilingual native guide, you will start this journey at the iconic Monument to Benkos Biohó, where you will relive the history of resistance and freedom that marked our continent.
Music and Tradition:
Visit the house of the famous group Kombilesa Mi and dare to play their ancestral instruments alongside local musicians and enjoy the presentation of different traditional dances and a drum show.️
Living Heritage:
Explore the Casa Museo with traditional objects (stools, mortars) and the Medicine Patio Sikito, where you will discover the healing power of plants.
Flavor and Sport:
Taste and participate in the preparation of typical sweets and the authentic traditional rum (ñeke).
Experience a fun boxing class inspired by the legacy of champion Kid Pambelé.
Nature and History:
Get to know the creek, a source of water from Palenque.️
Enjoy a typical lunch (coconut rice with fish). Do you prefer chicken, pork, or a vegetarian option?

Meeting and pickup

End point

The travelers will be dropped off at the pickup location or a place of their preference.

Pickup details

Inform the name of the hotel or the address of the pickup location and provide a phone number preferably with WhatsApp. Precise, timely, and effective communication between travelers and the agency to ensure the pickup.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.

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$157.00 per person

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