City Tours

San Basilio de Palenque - First Free Town Day Tour

Duration

7 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 10 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Spend a day in an Afro Colombian community, hearing residents share how their language, customs, and life together keep roots alive.

Begin with pickup at your Cartagena hotel, travel by road with your group to the village, and arrive ready to start your time there.

Cover about 5 km on foot through streets, squares, and meeting points with an English speaking Palenque guide, focusing on life here.

Experience a live African drum show, talk with hosts, and see how music, rhythm, and conversation express the heritage you have just seen here.

Upgrade your day by adding traditional lunch, choosing between meat, chicken, or vegetarian plates so you can try the cuisine without extra planning.

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Round-trip hotel transfers from Cartagena

Local English-speaking Palenque guide

Guided walk through Palenque town

Traditional lunch (as per option selected)

Optional African drum show (available at destination)

Extra drinks and souvenirs

Private guide service (this is a shared tour)

TOTAL DURATION6 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Pickup from Accommodation
1. San Basilio de Palenque
Free Admission
Introduction
San Basilio de Palenque is widely recognized as the first free town in the Americas, founded by escaped Afro-Colombians. Its distinct language, customs, and resistance history make it a foundational site for understanding Afro-Colombian identity.
2. Benkos Biohó plaza
Free Admission
Guided tour & Sightseeing
3. Local restaurant
Tickets included
1 hr
Lunch
Passes By
Historic streets of Palenque
End point
Drop-off at Accommodation

You can cancel these tickets up to 10 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes suitable for warm weather.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 5km walking involved.

Sun protection: Apply sunblock and consider a hat, as the tour involves sun exposure.

Mosquito repellent: Bring mosquito repellent, especially if you visit in the rainy season from March to June.

Drinks: Bring your own drinks, as additional beverages are not included.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Walking distance: The tour involves approximately 5 km of walking in and around Palenque town.

Traveler suitability: The tour suits most travelers but includes sun exposure and possible mosquitoes from March to June.

Guide type: The tour uses a shared local Palenque English-speaking guide, not an exclusive guide.

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