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The 4 most popular african heritage tours in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Cartagena day trip to San Basilio de Palenque with a native guide, included lunch, and a quick Benkos Biohó monument visit.
“I was excited to do this tour but when our van broke down, the tour was cut short plus the tour guide had to go to school. So disappointed we missed experiencing a few other places.”
Ride from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque for a small-group cultural day: guided history, street walk, award-style lunch, music and dance.
“This was one of THE BEST parts of my trip to Cartegena. It was probably the highlight. Victor was an amazing guide and brought knowledge and humor to us. Thank you to EVERYONE who shared their culture with us from the boxing, candy making, to the dancing! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour.”
Boat through mangrove tunnels near La Boquilla, try cultural net fishing, then enjoy Afro-Caribbean seafood lunch in Bolívar.
Six-hour Palenque tour from Cartagena with English guides, a music-and-dance welcome, Benkos Bioho sights, and traditional medicine stop.
“10/10 experience our tour guide terry was the best. A very detailed walk through of the history, traditions, & cultures in palenque. The lunch was amazing as well. Would recommend!”
