Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
My product is unique because it is a tour where we will arrive at each of the places for a short time, knowing the most important aspects in a dynamic, fun way and delicious trying the sweets, "ñeque"; the tradicional rum and delicious food of PALENQUE. Important Note: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Inclusions
What's included
- Native guide.
- Transportación
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Almuerzo.
- Botella de Agua.
- Dance Show.
What's not
- Tips - Propinas
Itinerary
We invite you to discover a town that has maintained its marked identity for more than 400 years: the little corner of Africa in Colombia. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another You will learn the history of the first free people of America. You will connect with ancestors and the African roots of Palenque de Benkos Biohó (Founder of Palenque). Enjoy the dance show, learn their traditional dance steps, and play the drums. Learn the Bantu language from Guinea and Congo accompanied by a native guide. We will make a stop in the town square, the house of Kombilesa mi; the folkloric rap group, the museum house, the Palenque Viejo, and traditional medicine. At the end, we will have lunch a delicious typical Palenquero dish.
Stop to take pictures in the letters of YO AMO A PALENQUE
On the way back we will pass through some towns without stopping.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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1Overpriced, Underwhelming, and Completely Lacking Substance
This tour is nothing more than a money‑grab and a full tourist trap. For the price they charge, you get almost no history, no depth, and barely any meaningful explanation of Palenque. I genuinely learned more about how “tipping is optional” than I did about the actual culture or community. While the guide and dancers were talented, the itinerary itself is empty. The entire experience boils down to a short dance performance, taking photos with the local women, and constant tipping is optional. I left wondering what people are actually paying for. Charging these prices for an experience with zero substance is shameful. Save your money and skip this completely.
5Palenque experience
It was great learning about the Palenque people and their culture. The people were kind, and friendly. Our lunch was filling and tasty. Our tour guide was Roméo and he was awesome. He kept us laughing the whole time.
5Amazing Time In Palenque
It was an amazing tour. I recommend this for everyone. The guide Romero was great and the lunch was really good
5Must see cultural experience
Beautiful little town with gorgeous murals and kind people. I loved experiencing the historic cultural space Palenque has to offer. Very kind tour guide (Romeo) that made the trip extra entertaining.
5Loved it!
It's great.. it is hot! But worth it. Experience the history and learn
5Thank you Maria and Roméo
This was a wonderful experience it has alot of history the tour guides were fun funny and hade great energy Roméo, John, Thomas, Maria and another guy i apologize for forgetting his name but it was amazing i felt the connection to the people and ancestors of the land. The food was Amazing too!
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
- La Perla Viajes y Turismo
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children from 1 to 4 years old do not pay but must sit on their parents' laps.
- After booking please contact me to confirm pick up details. +573188202888
How it compares in Cartagena
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 316 day trips we list in Cartagena.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 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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