Visit San Basilio de Palenque, a piece of Africa's heart in America
Visit San Basilio de Palenque, a piece of Africa's heart in America
This tour focus on the culture and history of Palenque. It allows its visitors to feel the village just as a local, interact with them and experience the hospitality of its inhabitants. Come and enjoy the first free village of blacks in the entire Americas!
Born in the middle of colonial times from revolution for freedom and hope, this village has become the birthplace of personalities like Box World Champion "Kid" Pambelé. Come and meet a local, passionate and knowledgeable guide who will tell you their story and show you what makes this village different from any other. Try local food, sing and dance with locals happy to share its traditions with the world.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Pasaje Badillo
We’ll pick you up at your location, drive southeast of Cartagena for about 1 hour, pass by local neighbourhoods, the Industrial area and villages that surround the city to finally head to the African Village of San Basilio de Palenque.
Monumento a Benkos Bioho
You will know about the personalities that made this village proud and visible for the whole world, as you will be able to enjoy the food and dancing -two of the strongest traditions passed through generations to this day- and above all, you will discover the vibrant culture of its people!
4 hoursPasaje Badillo
Drive about 1 hour to comeback to your Hotel in Cartagena
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Not Included
- Tips and expandable money.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Don't leave the group during the experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.