San Basilio de Palenque Tour: Explore the First Free African Slave's Town in the Americas
San Basilio De Palenque
If genuine Colombian history and culture piqued your curiosity, then you will cherish this tour. This journey takes you to the establishment site of the first African slaves liberated in Americas, credited to an African king!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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San Basilio De Palenque - Upon your arrival in the quaint village of San Basilio de Palenque, you’ll be greeted in the indigenous Palenquero tongue, setting the stage for a journey filled with astonishing, sometimes eerie tales from its storied past.
You’ll explore significant landmarks that hold profound historical importance for both the village and the nation of Colombia. Perhaps the most notable is the statue of the African monarch, Benkos Biohó.
Learning about the legacy of this figure alone would make the trip worthwhile. However, the tour also includes visits to homes where locals are reviving the musical traditions of their forebears. You’ll step inside the communal and ancestral halls of justice.
The excursion reveals much more, including local culinary practices, language lessons, leisure activities, street art, and cultural expressions. To truly experience this remarkable day trip from Cartagena, you’ll need to reserve your spot on the tour.
What's Included
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses and tips
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
- Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
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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