- San Basilio De Palenque - It was declared Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity for being the first free people of colonial America (decreed like this in 1691); a place far from the colonies to which the African slaves escaped to live in freedom, with autonomy and independence.
In San Basilio de Palenque, some traditions such as language, food, dance, and culture typical of Africans are still preserved. It is located very close to the Canal del Dique, 50 km from the city of Cartagena de Indias. It has a population of approximately 4,200 people and borders the districts of Malagana, San Pablo Norte and Palenquito. Because it is a corregimiento, it does not have economic or administrative autonomy
Here is included the time it will take to move from one place to another
- Explore Benkos Bioho Square
- Enjoy a traditional local lunch
- See the iconic Letters of Palenque
- Guided tour by a native expert
- Consult with a naturopathic town doctor
- Stay hydrated with bottled water provided
- Comfortable roundtrip transportation on an AC bus
- Convenient hotel pickup service
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Travelers should book this tour because it is a wonderful experience in which they will have the opportunity to learn about African customs that are still preserved in the first free town in America ‘San Baslio de Palenque’ and will also be accompanied by a professional tour guide and a native guide from Palenque who will be in charge of teaching them the town, the language, medical practices, dance, music and oral tradition’
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
