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San Basilio de Palenque " Excursión Cultural Libertad Negra"
San Basilio de Palenque " Excursión Cultural Libertad Negra"
San Basilio de Palenque " Excursión Cultural Libertad Negra"
Bienvenidos a San Basilio de Palenque

Saint Basil of Palenque; Historical and cultural experience

By Vivamos Colombia Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $150 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

El Palenque de San Basilio, located 60 km from Cartagena, is a community of descendants of African maroons from the 17th century. Domingo Biohó was the mythical leader whose fierceness was reflected in the reports that the governors of the Province of Cartagena sent to the Crown. Since 1603, the flight of enslaved people from the city of Cartagena and its surroundings worried the authorities. The fugitives not only left with farming tools and firearms, but also founded towns in the region's inaccessible swamps.

“Las Palenqueras” Due to its unique characteristics in its history, formation, culture and language, the Palenque has been declared by Unesco as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Ethno-tourist and cultural visit to San Basilio de Palenque. Optional: Visit to San Jacinto (village of hammocks and crafts)

Activity location

  • Plaza de la Aduana
    • 130 Calle 32
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza de la Aduana
    • 130 Calle 32
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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Saint Basil of Palenque; Historical and cultural experience
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

El Palenque de San Basilio, located 60 km from Cartagena, is a community of descendants of African maroons from the 17th century. Domingo Biohó was the mythical leader whose fierceness was reflected in the reports that the governors of the Province of Cartagena sent to the Crown. Since 1603, the flight of enslaved people from the city of Cartagena and its surroundings worried the authorities. The fugitives not only left with farming tools and firearms, but also founded towns in the region's inaccessible swamps.

“Las Palenqueras” Due to its unique characteristics in its history, formation, culture and language, the Palenque has been declared by Unesco as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Ethno-tourist and cultural visit to San Basilio de Palenque. Optional: Visit to San Jacinto (village of hammocks and crafts)

Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $150.29 x 1 AdultCA $150.29
Total
Price is CA $150.29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedtypical lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias (Pass by)
El Palenque de San Basilio, located 60 km from Cartagena, is a community of descendants of African maroons from the 17th century. Domingo Biohó was the mythical leader whose fierceness was reflected in the reports that the governors of the Province of Cartagena sent to the Crown. Since 1603, the flight of enslaved people from the city of Cartagena and its surroundings worried the authorities. The fugitives not only left with farming tools and firearms, but also founded towns in the region's inaccessible swamps. From their fortresses they descended to the valley of the Magdalena River to attack the boats that transported food, gold and all kinds of merchandise. The war lasted almost a century until, in 1691, the King of Spain opted for negotiation and granted them the land on which they had built their settlements.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPlaza de la Aduana
    • 130 Calle 32
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlaza de la Aduana
    • 130 Calle 32
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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