Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village
Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village
Walk in San Basilio de Palenque , the first free people in america , allowing to know their history, customs and cuisine, visiting the monument Benkos Bioho, black African brought from Guinea, leading the freedom of this people , then we headed to the Culture House of the community but before learn some words in Palenquero language , continuing with a visit to the monument of Antonio Cervantes (Kid Pambelé), famous representative of boxing Colombian and twice world champion walter junior and later visit the herbs medicine spot and after this enjoy a local deliciuos lunch made by the native people and feel the rhythm of music with cultural and artistic development.Departure time: 8;00 Arrival time: 14:00-14:30
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San Basilio De Palenque
Transfer from the city of Cartagena to the corregimiento of San Basilio de Palenque at 8:00
1 hour 30 minutesSan Basilio De Palenque
Arrive to Palenque at 9:30 and Visit to the native House, where the history of the first free American people, their customs, culture, economy is told and how has been the development of Palenque
20 minutesSan Basilio De Palenque
Visit the square and the monument of Benkos Bioho.
15 minutesSan Basilio De Palenque
Walking Tour through the streets of the town where you can see the old palenques "houses" where people still live and graffitis made by locals
45 minutesSan Basilio De Palenque
Enjoy the local gastronomy having a delicious fish with coconut rice and green salad made by local who won an award for the best cookbook in the world.
45 minutesSan Basilio De Palenque
At the end we will enjoy of dancing of natives where we can see the african music style and rhythms and share with them
20 minutesCartagena
Back to cartagena around 1 pm to be at 2. 30 pm at the Hotel
1 hour 30 minutesIncluded
- Beverages-just one
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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