This 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal if you want to delve deeper and learn about the culture and history of Colombia, San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called “palenques”, which were founded by fugitive slaves as a refuge in the 17th century, you will enjoy this tour with an expert local guide and visit a variety of places that demonstrate how distinctive African culture has been maintained for centuries.

Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and the unique language of Palenque.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Hotel Pick-up
✔  historical walk in palenque
✔  Local tour guide from palenque
✔  typical palenque drink
✔  music Group
✔  Lunch
✔  Round trip transportation
✔  Water
✖  unspecified expenses
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

In the middle arc of the clock tower

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Cartagena We pick up to the travelers at their hotel in Cartagena

Duration:  60 minutes

2
San Basilio De Palenque The local guide of Palenque will tell a story about the history of slavery in America and how they were brought people from Africa towards America, liberation process enslaved and creation of the Palenques, We will detail the pillars of the Palenquera culture, customs, demonstrations and rituals. Tour of the most important places important of Palenque, in the that we will know emblematic personalities of the population, space traditional medicine, the house museum, Benkos monument Biohó, boxing gym and image of Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambelé” among others places.

Duration:  4 hours

3
Cartagena We return travelers to their hotel in Cartagena

Duration:  60 minutes

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Free cancellation
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Price:
From $150
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
6 hours
Guide in:
English   Spanish   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.