Palenque Tour: Discover African Heritage in Colombia with Native Guides
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San Basilio De Palenque
Immerse yourself in the rich African heritage of Colombia with a tour of San Basilio de Palenque. Explore the community's cultural attractions, music, gastronomy, and more with native guides.
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Basilio De Palenque - TOURIST PARADOR: in this space we receive travelers by welcoming them and giving them a general description of our community.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
  • Presentation of traditional music and dance Batata
Additional Information

Embark on a journey and explore a slice of Africa within Colombia, home to the earliest community of free African descendants in the Americas, San Basilio de Palenque. Delve into its cultural highlights: its music, linguistics, cuisine, identity-themed murals, the Benkos Bioho memorial, Kid Pambele monument, ancestral medicine practices, spirituality, the museum house, and more elements shaping its unique essence.

This exploration is hosted by community members. Join us!

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, WE’RE HERE TO ANSWER!!

Location
San Basilio De Palenque
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kelmo7777
Apr 12, 2024
Great Trip! - Wonderful experience! So glad I booked! Gabriel was a wonderful translator and kept us engaged the entire trip! The musical performances were the best part! The people of the town are very friendly and the food was delicious! We all learned so much and were privileged to be allowed into the community.
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Nadia_m
Jan 27, 2024
very interesting trip - The tour today was very interesting and we enjoyed it even more because we know that the tour guide is a native. We highly recommend this trip, if you have a spare day in cartagena.
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Tucatucaror
Dec 15, 2023
Excellent tour for those who like to discover new cultures and history. - Benkus tour was a great option for us. The guide Leonardo was great, very patient and enlightening. We loved everything!
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Mikeki7717rf
Dec 11, 2023
Neudis Marimon best guide. - We went with Neudis Marimon and it was an excellent day. He knows a lot and is very happy! 5 stars highly recommended!!
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Flaviacamilab
Dec 10, 2023
A unique experience - The day was wonderful, people were attentive and receptive. The food is very delicious and the culture of Palanque is really something that should be preserved and valued, it is a little piece of Africa in Latin America. Grateful
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Sherice_a
Nov 27, 2023
Life Changing - The enhanced knowledge that I have gained as a result of this tour has changed my entire life. Learning about The Palenque Natives has been enlightening and inspiring. Our private tour guide, Neudis was pleasantly intelligent along with our translator, Liliana who is a jewel and a joy to know made the tour an unforgettable experience. This tour is a must while in Cartagena
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156sharia
Oct 4, 2023
Vibrant Palenque: A Cultural Oasis! - Palenque stole our hearts! Boxing, music, language. Immersive journey into Colombia's rich heritage.
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482spencerp
Jul 28, 2023
An Unforgetrsble and Poweful Tour - We had an incredible time at the Palenque. We speak only a little Spanish, so they gave us a very nice and helpful translator. We started with him explaining a mural, which encompasses the main aspects of the region. We then heard from four other natives - a musician (we played instruments and got a souvenir too!) a museum keeping their ancestral knowledge (we helped crush maíz), we put on boxing gloves and learned a few moves and the history of palenquero boxers, and drinker herbal tea at the medicine man’s spot. We ended with incredible food and drinks. Water and an umbrella was provided. An unforgettable experience, a must do while in the area!
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Rahjshiba_k
Jul 10, 2023
Great Tour - The tour was very good. My friends and I learned a lot of new information and enjoyed the different stops on the trip. The tour guides were very thoughtful and attentive. Also, the food on the trip was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Highly recommend
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Diana_j
Jul 6, 2023
Very informative! - This was such a great informative experience. It was very interesting to learn about the history of Palenque and learn more about the people and their culture. 10/10 would recommend!!
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