San Basilio de Palenque Day Trip from Cartagena

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Get to know the history and culture of Colombia with this 6-hour excursion to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena de Indias. Enjoy a comfortable pick-up from your hotel and in small groups of about 20 people head to this town of African origins. With a professional guide explore its colourful streets, visit its most emblematic corners and get to know the local culture in depth. You'll also enjoy a demonstration of traditional dance and music, and sample traditional food and drink .

  • Discover a corner of Africa in America with this 6-hour excursion to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena de Indias.
  • Enjoy the pick-up and transfer by bus to your hotel in small groups of about 20 people .
  • Get to know the African culture of this village with a professional guide and learn about the traditional music and dance.
  • Enjoy the local gastronomy with a typical Palenquero lunch and a local drink .

What’s included

  • Excursion of approximately 6 hours to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena de Indias.
  • Pick up and transfer to your hotel.
  • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional guide.

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Step by Step

Discover a treasure of the Colombian Caribbean with this approximately 6-hour excursion to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena de Indias. Board a comfortable bus from your hotel and travel with a professional guide to this small town. Walk through the simple streets in small groups of about 20 people and immerse yourself in the local culture. Learn about some of their unique traditions, as well as their monuments and traditional music and dance.

After an hour's drive from Cartagena de Indias you will arrive in this cultural heritage town, famous for its African culture, Creole language, gastronomy and more than 300 years of history. Throughout the tour of San Basilio de Palenque you will walk through its colourful streets and have the opportunity to talk to the locals to learn about some of their unique traditions and customs .

From music and dance, to folk medicine and the unique language of Palenque, you will also see the monuments and statues of emblematic characters such as Benkos Bioho, founder of Palenque and Antonio Cervantes "Kid Pambelé", the pride of the Palenqueros.

During your visit you will be able to see a traditional music and dance show and taste the tasty traditional food of the region. Enjoy a delicious typical lunch with a rum drink in one of the local restaurants and after recharging your batteries, make your way back to your hotel in Cartagena.

Reviews

4.6
· 10 Reviews
  • L
    L.
    5
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    There is nothing like seeing a community so vibrant and proud of its cultural heritage.
  • Y
    Y.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    This tour was a wonderful way to get out of the city and explore a unique part of Colombia.
  • K
    K.
    5
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    If you are interested in learning about the culture and history of Colombia, I would definitely recommend this tour.
  • I
    I.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved how the tour focused on preserving the culture of Palenque and supporting the local community.
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