private tour to palenque
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 the African customs that are still preserved in the first free town in America "San Bacilio de Palenque." They will also have the accompaniment of 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
- Appetizers
- tour of the town
- Lunch
- umbrellas on loan
- tasting of typical drink
- air-conditioned vehicle
- native guide
- bottled water
What's not
- what is not specified
Itinerary
It was declared Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity for being the first free town in colonial America (decreed in 1691); a place far from the colonies to which African slaves escaped to live in freedom, with autonomy and independence. In San Basilio de Palenque some traditions such as the language, food, dance, and culture 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 an approximate population of 4,200 people and borders the towns of Malagana, San Pablo Norte and Palenquito. Because it is a township, it does not have economic or administrative autonomy. This includes 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 included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 124% above the median of the 1343 experiences we list in Cartagena.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 805 of 1343.
- 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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