Private Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
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, savor 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.
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Private Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
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What's included in Private Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
San Basilio De Palenque
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
The Benkos Biohó Monument honors 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 honor Biohó's courageous leadership and the community's struggle for emancipation.
San Basilio De Palenque
"Casa Kombilesa Mi" is a cultural center 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 programs, promoting cultural exchange and pride in Afro-Colombian identity.
Inclusions
- Typical liquor
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Umbrella lending service
- Service not included in the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience requires good weather. If canceled 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 traveler insurance assistance.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 40 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will call you a few minutes prior to notify you of the exact time they will pick you up. For this, please provide a contact number/WhatsApp that we can reach you on.