Tour Privado a San Basilio de Palenque: Patrimonio De La Humanidad

be picked up at the hotel to start this 5 hours experience (departure recommended hour is 09:00 hrs but pick up at hotel starts before according your location. Please provide your accomodations details to confirm your pick up). 

during your transfer in an air condittioned vehicle to Saint Basilio, you will be assisted by our professional staff who will introduce you to the history of this village.

once you arrive to the Village you will be introduced to a Native guide who will explain from first source the history of Saint Basilio´s Palenque the first town of black slaves in America who freed himself from the Spanish crown almost a hundred years earlier than the first American country declared its independence. a place where music, language, medicine and other daily traditions constantly remind Africa the continent that five centuries ago became the main source of slaves in the world.

In the village you will walk through the streets and the main square to meet some of the most important representative persons in palenque.

it is optional to have a lunch in a country house returning from Saint Basilio´s palenque before your dropp off at your hotel.

.Have you ever been to Africa ?

San Basilio de palenque is exactly a piece africa of in America

Where its population still preserves the customs, the african languages,dance,culture, way of living and beliefs.

During colonial times more than one million africans were brought by spaniards to cartagena to work as slaves ,those african were treated like animals, but some of them could scape from their masters thanks to the hair styles of the local women that played a very important rol on their way to freedom.

A local guide from Palenque will provide you with detailed information about this world heritage site . You will fell like if you were in africa interacting with locals.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate