Experience the rich African heritage in San Basilio de Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia. Interact with locals and learn about their customs, languages, dance, culture, and way of living.
Experience the rich African heritage in San Basilio de Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia. Interact with locals and learn about their customs, languages, dance, culture, and way of living.
- San Basilio De Palenque - Fue fundado en 1713 por esclavos africanos fugados, quienes se establecieron en la región montañosa cercana a Cartagena, en el norte de Colombia. Hoy sus descendientes viven en Palenque y mantienen vivas muchas de las tradiciones de sus antepasados
- San Basilio De Palenque - Fue fundado en 1713 por esclavos africanos fugados, quienes se establecieron en la región montañosa cercana a Cartagena, en el norte de Colombia. Hoy sus descendientes viven en Palenque y mantienen vivas muchas de las tradiciones de sus antepasados
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Have you ever visited Africa? San Basilio de Palenque is truly a slice of Africa in America. The community there continues to uphold African customs, languages, dances, culture, lifestyle, and beliefs. During the colonial era, over a million Africans were brought by the Spaniards to Cartagena to work as slaves. These individuals were treated inhumanely,…
Have you ever visited Africa? San Basilio de Palenque is truly a slice of Africa in America. The community there continues to uphold African customs, languages, dances, culture, lifestyle, and beliefs. During the colonial era, over a million Africans were brought by the Spaniards to Cartagena to work as slaves. These individuals were treated inhumanely, but some managed to escape their captors, aided by the hairstyles of local women, which played a crucial role in their journey to freedom. A local guide from Palenque will offer you comprehensive insights into this world heritage site. You’ll feel as if you’re in Africa, engaging with the locals.
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
