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San Basilio de Palenque Day Tour

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If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Tour San Basilio de Palenque and learn about the history, music, dance and cuisine of the Afro-Colombian culture developed there.


Price per person:

COP$ 320.000 per person.

Times:

08:00 am to 02:00 pm

Duration:

6 hours.

Minimum of passengers

Departure from 2 passengers.


Included:

pick up at your accommodation (urban area), shared transport, guide (Spanish or English) and lunch.

What to bring:

comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat to protect against the sun, water and snack.

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

subject to weather conditions.

Restrictions:

minimum age required of 2 years old.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

48 hours.

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.


We will gather at our meeting point to head to San Basilio de Palenque, located about 50 kilometers southeast of Cartagena, a town founded in the 17th century by Afro-Colombians who had escaped slavery during the colonial period. Palenque was the first free African town in the Americas, and in 2005 was declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO; a place far from the colonies to which African slaves escaped to live in freedom, with autonomy and independence. This township has its own distinctive culture and language, and on this tour you can explore its fascinating history, music, dance and cuisine in a single day. The local guide will take you to the city's cultural center, where you can learn about the history and traditions of the community. You will also have a tour around the emblematic places and historical sites of the town such as Plaza Benkos Biohó. At the end of the tour, you will have a local lunch at a Palenque restaurant and an African drum show (optional).

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  • How far in advance should I book San Basilio de Palenque Day Tour?

    We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • Is there a minimum number of people required?

    A minimum of 2 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.

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