Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and gastronomy of San Basilio de Palenque on this private tour. Discover the traditions and customs of the maroons who escaped slavery, taste their delicious cuisine, and learn about Colombian history. Don’t miss this complete cultural experience in Cartagena!
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and gastronomy of San Basilio de Palenque on this private tour. Discover the traditions and customs of the maroons who escaped slavery, taste their delicious cuisine, and learn about Colombian history. Don’t miss this complete cultural experience in Cartagena!
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San Basilio De Palenque - Colombia proudly maintains the first free town in America, established by maroons who escaped slavery during colonial times. This extraordinary place is a world treasure, renowned for its culture, language, cuisine, and history. It has been honored as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The guide will…
- San Basilio De Palenque - Colombia proudly maintains the first free town in America, established by maroons who escaped slavery during colonial times. This extraordinary place is a world treasure, renowned for its culture, language, cuisine, and history. It has been honored as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The guide will collect guests from their hotel and drive for an hour and a half to San Basilio de Palenque. Upon arrival, a local guide will lead a tour through the town’s vibrant houses and introduce visitors to residents who will share insights into their traditions.
Visitors will learn firsthand how and why the community preserves its African heritage and culture, including the creole language. Additionally, there will be opportunities to experience their music, dances, traditional medicine, and more. The tour also includes visits to the monuments of Kid Pambele and Benkos Bioho, both significant figures in their history.
- Lunch
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Tour Guide
- All-risk insurance
- Lunch
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Tour Guide
- All-risk insurance
- Extra purchases
- Extra purchases
The ideal way to understand a region is by observing its contrasts. This full-day tour takes you beyond Cartagena to explore San Basilio de Palenque, a community established by maroons who escaped slavery and have sought freedom ever since.
Here, participants will embark on a tour to learn about the history, traditions, and customs of these people, as…
The ideal way to understand a region is by observing its contrasts. This full-day tour takes you beyond Cartagena to explore San Basilio de Palenque, a community established by maroons who escaped slavery and have sought freedom ever since.
Here, participants will embark on a tour to learn about the history, traditions, and customs of these people, as well as their current way of life. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to savor the finest of their traditional cuisine. Discover both facets of Cartagena with this tour!
For those interested in Colombian history and seeking a comprehensive cultural experience in Cartagena, this is a must-visit destination!
Highlights
- A tour of the town’s most significant locations
- An exploration of their vibrant culture: food, medicine, beliefs
- A concise lesson on Colombian and colonial history
- A culinary journey through the town’s traditional flavors
- The opportunity to hear stories directly from the locals.
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
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.
