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
This 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal if you want to delve deeper and learn about the culture and history of Colombia, San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called “palenques”, which were founded by fugitive slaves as a refuge in the 17th century, you will enjoy this tour with an expert local guide and visit a variety of places that demonstrate how distinctive African culture has been maintained for centuries.
Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and the unique language of Palenque.
What's included
historical walk in palenque
typical palenque drink
Water
music Group
Local tour guide from palenque
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up
Round trip transportation
unspecified expenses
What to expect
Cartagena
1h
We pick up to the travelers at their hotel in Cartagena
San Basilio De Palenque
4h
The local guide of Palenque will tell a story about the history of slavery in America and how they were brought people from Africa towards America, liberation process enslaved and creation of the Palenques, We will detail the pillars of the Palenquera culture, customs, demonstrations and rituals.
Tour of the most important places important of Palenque, in the that we will know emblematic personalities of the population, space traditional medicine, the house museum, Benkos monument Biohó, boxing gym and image of Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambelé” among others places.
Cartagena
1h
We return travelers to their hotel in Cartagena
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the middle arc of the clock tower
End point
In the middle arc of the clock tower
Pickup details
We will ask for the client at the lobby
Additional information
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.
