San Basilio de Palenque Day Tour: Exploring Afro-Colombian Heritage & Cuisine
San Basilio De Palenque
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Afro-Colombian heritage and cuisine of San Basilio de Palenque on this day tour. Explore the town's fascinating history, music, dance, and unique culture, and enjoy a delicious local lunch and optional African drum show.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Basilio De Palenque - 1. Kombilesa musical house for young rappers, there we do musical exchange.
  1. Museum: We will explain about the traditional house and what it is made of, what its structure is like.
  2. Traditional medicine talk about the use and management of plants.
    4.Ginn boxing samples
What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Typical drink taste test
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast, Lunch and tips
Additional Information

Located about 50 kilometers southeast of Cartagena, San Basilio de Palenque is a town founded in the 17th century by Afro-Colombians who had escaped slavery during the colonial period. Palenque has its own distinctive culture and language, and you can explore the fascinating history, music, dance, and cuisine on this day tour.

Have you seen the women wearing colorful dresses inside the walled city? They are traditional women of Palenque who developed a unique culture and language that reflects the mix of African, indigenous and Spanish influences, and a testament to the resilience and creativity of marginalized communities, an important and valuable way to understand history, culture and resistance of Afro-Colombians.

At the end of the tour, you will have a local lunch at a palenque restaurant and an optional African drum show.

Location
San Basilio De Palenque
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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