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The 10 most popular san basilio de palenque tours in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Road to Emancipation takes you from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque for dancing, drumming, African roots, and an included local lunch.
“Too expensive for the experience and too much pressure to tip and buy souvenirs. But good to see first hand how the community was formed. Great lunch.”
Freedom Tour of Palenque from Cartagena takes you to San Basilio de Palenque for Benkos Bioho history, murals, medicine, and included lunch.
“Palenque is a 2 hour drive from Cartagena. The tour is interesting and very educational. Lunch was delicious and our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a well paced tour.”
A private-feeling tour to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena with native guides, music, drums, language, and a standout lunch.
“Sophia was excellent! She gave us an authentic insight into her culture starting with an impressive historical overview. I have had many guides throughout the world and she was one of the top professionals I have encountered.”
Cartagena to Palenque day trip with museum stops, live dance, traditional lunch, and rum tasting. Learn the story of Colombia’s first free people.
Roundtrip day trip from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque: drums, sweets, history, dance show, lunch, and bottled water.
“It is very fun and nice to get to know the culture. It is very hot (hotter than Cartagena). So please bring your fans and anything to help you stay cooler! The ride over isn’t that bad but it is kind of long. The food was delicious too!”
Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque for Bantu words, drumming and dance, the Road to Emancipation history, plus lunch.
Early mud-bath at Volcán de Lodo El Totumo, then a guided cultural day in San Basilio de Palenque with music, medicine, and lunch.
“I traveled solo to the area and had the best time. My guide Miguel was more than friendly, he was knowledgeable of the area and treated me like family.”
Visit San Basilio de Palenque with native guides to learn history, music, language, traditional medicine, murals, boxing, and a home-style lunch.
“The trip was very informative and gave an in depth look into the Palenque community. It was great to see how the community was able to retain a lot of the African culture that one will see in the main land of Africa today. It provided a look at the similarities that the African Americans…”
Day tour from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque with a local guide, Palenquero language, music and dance, Benkos Biohó sites, and lunch.
A focused Palenque culture tour from Cartagena with local guides, drum-and-art stops, artisan sweets, ñeque, and a dance show.
“We did 3 excursions and this was by far the best one we’ve ever experienced. Our tour guide was Moises Abraham. He was the best! His lived experience of the community gave us more reverence for the people of Palenge. It was informative, beautiful, and just what we needed during our trip! 5 stars to…”
