Palenque African Roots
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Travelers should book this tour because it is a wonderful experience in which they will have the opportunity to learn about African customs that are still preserved in the first free town in America "San Bacilio de Palenque" and will also be accompanied by a professional tour guide and a native guide from Palenque who will be in charge of teaching them the town, the language, medical practices, dance, music and oral tradition"
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- typical lunch
- Medical assistance
- Umbrellas on loan
- Hotel pickup
- Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned bus
- Tour of the town accompanied by a native guide
- Typical drink tasting
Itinerary
It was declared Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity for being the first free people of colonial America (decreed like this in 1691); a place far from the colonies to which the African slaves escaped to live in freedom, with autonomy and independence. In San Basilio de Palenque, some traditions such as language, food, dance, and culture typical of Africans are still preserved. It is located very close to the Canal del Dique, 50 km from the city of Cartagena de Indias. It has a population of approximately 4,200 people and borders the districts of Malagana, San Pablo Norte and Palenquito. Because it is a corregimiento, it does not have economic or administrative autonomy Here is included the time it will take to move from one place to another
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Que hay pa' hacer en cartagena
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cartagena
- Its from-price is 11% above the median of the 316 day trips we list in Cartagena.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 137 of 316.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cartagena
Cartagena, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a walled colonial port of flower-draped balconies, colourful plazas and warm, music-filled evenings.
The walled old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of cobbled streets and squares lined with pastel houses, churches and bougainvillea. The Clock Tower gate leads into Plaza de los Coches, and the cathedral, the Church of San Pedro Claver and the Palace of the Inquisition are all within a few blocks. Walking the thick ramparts at sunset is a local ritual.
Top-ranked sights in Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario), Old Town Cartagena, Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo).
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