The best way of knowing a region is by seeing its contrasts. In this full-day tour, you will go outside Cartagena to visit San Basilio de Palenque, a place founded by maroons who escaped from slavery and have tried to live freely ever since.
In this place, you will take a tour to know the history of these people, their traditions and customs and how do they live now. Besides, you will taste the best of their typical cuisine. Get to know both sides of Cartagena with us!
If you are interested in Colombian history and want to have the most complete cultural experience of Cartagena: this is a place you should definitely visit!
Highlights
• A tour around the most important spots of the town
• A sample of their rich culture: food, medicine, believes
• A brief lesson on Colombian and colonial history
• A gastronomic experience of the traditional flavors of the town
• The chance to hear the stories directly from locals.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Pick-up and drop-off
✔ Private transportation
✔ Tour Guide
✔ All-risk insurance
✖ Extra purchases
Pickup Locations
1. Casa Hostal Bahia
2. Hotel Pueblito Playa
3. Hotel Boutique At The Park
4. Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
5. Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
6. Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
7. Hotel Casa de las Palmas
8. Alojamiento Cerca al Mar
9. Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
10. Hotel Casa del Curato
11. Hotel Casa Lourdes
12. Casa El Carretero
13. Solar Cartagena Suites Hotel
14. San Pedro Hotel Spa
15. Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal
16. Casa Santa Ana Hotel Boutique Spa
17. Hotel Casa Rosada
18. Urbanreal Hotel Puerta del Reloj
19. Hotel Almirante
20. Hotel Boutique las Carretas
Additional Info: We pick-up our clients anywhere within Cartagena city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation
rentals, points of interest, and also at Rafael Núñez International Airport
Itinerary
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San Basilio De Palenque
Colombia preserves intact the first free town in America, founded by maroons who fled from slavery in colonial times. A unique place in the world frozen in time; famous for its culture, its language, its gastronomy, and its history. It was actually declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Our guide will pick you up in your hotel and drive for an hour and half to San Basilio de Palenque. Once there, you will meet the local guide, who will take you around the small colorful houses of the town, as well as introduce you to the inhabitants that will explain everything about their traditions.
You will hear directly from them why and how they still maintain their African roots and culture as well as the creole language. Besides, you will have a glimpse of their music, dances, medicine, and more, and you will visit Kid Pambele and Benkos Bioho monuments: both important characters of their history.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
• Bring comfortable shoes and water
• The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
