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Private Tour to San Basilio de Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
Private Tour to San Basilio de Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
Private Tour to San Basilio de Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
Private Tour to San Basilio de Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
Private Tour to San Basilio de Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide

Private Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide

By Unique Travel Colombia
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $225 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

With this great experience, you will learn about the culture, roots, and struggle of the Palenqueros to obtain their freedom, ensuring that their cultural and indigenous traditions continue to be a significant legacy for Colombia and the world. You will explore the streets of San Basilio de Palenque, visit iconic places, and discover a museum dedicated to Afro-Colombian heritage.

You will receive ancestral education about medicinal plants, savour the local cuisine and sweets, appreciate the typical houses, listen to Palenquera music, and learn about their dialect. The entire experience is an adventure called Palenque.

Activity location

  • San Basilio De Palenque
    • San Basilio De Palenque, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monumento Torre del Reloj
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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Private Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $224.76 x 1 AdultCA $224.76

Total
Price is CA $224.76
Until Fri, Jun 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTypical liquor
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedUmbrella lending service
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService not included in the tour

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This experience requires good weather. If cancelled due to bad weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
  • In this activity, it can be done for an individual or a group, depending on reservation requests
  • We require full name and passport number information to add it to the traveller insurance assistance.

Activity itinerary

San Basilio De Palenque
  • 2h
You will be able to see the Palenquera culture live and in person, including their cultures, traditions, home museums, their native language, typical houses. This tour has an estimated duration of 2 hours, plus an additional 2-hour journey from Cartagena and back
Monumento a Benkos Bioho
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Benkos Biohó Monument honours the legacy of Benkos Biohó, an African slave who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial forces in the 17th century and founded San Basilio de Palenque, the first free African town in the Americas. The monument stands as a symbol of resistance, freedom, and the enduring spirit of the Palenquera people. It typically includes statues, plaques, and other commemorations to honour Biohó's courageous leadership and the community's struggle for emancipation.
San Basilio De Palenque
  • 40m
"Casa Kombilesa Mi" is a cultural centre in San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia, dedicated to preserving Afro-Colombian heritage. It serves as a gathering place for the renowned musical group "Kombilesa Mi," where they rehearse, perform, and engage with the community. The space is adorned with vibrant murals, traditional instruments, and artwork depicting local legends. Visitors can experience the energetic rhythms of Palenquera music, influenced by African and indigenous Colombian traditions. Members of the group offer demonstrations of drumming, dancing, and singing, inviting guests to join in the celebration. Casa Kombilesa Mi also hosts workshops, lectures, and educational programmes, promoting cultural exchange and pride in Afro-Colombian identity.
San Basilio De Palenque
  • 20m
Boxing school Antonio Cervante gym San Basilio de Palenque "Gimnasio Antonio Cervantes" may refer to a boxing gym in San Basilio de Palenque. Antonio Cervantes, also known as "Kid Pambele," was a famous Colombian boxer. If this gym is named after him, it could be a tribute to his legacy. However, without more specific information, it's challenging to provide further details.
San Basilio De Palenque
  • 1h
San Basilio de Palenque medicinal house: In San Basilio de Palenque, traditional medicinal practices are often deeply rooted in the community's cultural heritage. While there might not be a specific establishment called "Casa Medicinal," residents may consult local healers or traditional medicine practitioners for remedies and treatments. These remedies often draw on knowledge passed down through generations and may include the use of medicinal plants, herbs, and rituals for healing various ailments. If you're interested in traditional healing practices in Palenque, connecting with local community members or organisations dedicated to preserving cultural heritage could provide valuable insights

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSan Basilio De Palenque
    • San Basilio De Palenque, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMonumento Torre del Reloj
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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