Palenque Private Afro-Colombian History Tour from Cartagena
Discover the fascinating and often-overlooked history of Palenque on a private tour from Cartagena. You'll learn about the Palenqueros' fight for freedom and the cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Highlights include the museum dedicated to the town's Afro-Colombian heritage, seeing the traditional houses, and witnessing the vibrant music and dance that are an integral part of daily life in the village.
Highlights
- ✓Get the personalized experience of a private tour in Colombia
- ✓Visit a destination in Colombia that most tourists miss
- ✓Travel comfortably in air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Enjoy a traditional regional lunch during the tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓This experience begins with a pick-up from your hotel. Our guide will collect you (if your hotel or address is not on the list, let us know, we can pick you up anywhere in Cartagena) and give you all the details of our experience. After a 1.5-hour drive, we will arrive in Palenque where you will be welcomed with a delicious salad of seasonal fruits from the region.
- ✓We continue with the historical talk of Palenque, from different points of view, there we learn about the struggle that Africans had in America to regain their freedom and the process of formation of what we now call Palenque, from the main square we will begin our tour of the community; the tour can be done on foot or by vehicle according to your preferences.
- ✓Monument to Benkos Bioho, founder of Palenque
- ✓In the Palenquero House of Knowledge we'll have the music and dancers presentation, where we will learn about the musical rhythms, traditional dances of Palenque and learn how to play the drums
- ✓At Doña Rupe's house, with Ruperta we will learn about the gastronomy of Palenque, and we will also learn how to prepare one of the ancestral recipes of the community.
- ✓Patio Sikito: In this place, with local doctors (herbalist), we will learn about plant-based medicine, how they faced the Covid pandemic in Palenque, and the importance of ancestral medicine in keeping the community healthy to this day.
- ✓"Kid Pambele" Boxing Gym: Here we learn about Antonio Cervantes Reyes, Colombia's first world boxing champion, and we'll also have a fun boxing class.
- ✓At the Masú Tejedor House Museum, we will explore a traditional house built using the same techniques our ancestors used in the creation of Palenque, and we will also learn about the daily activities that take place there.
- ✓Lunch time
- ✓Time when visitors can shop and support the local economy
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Native trilingual tour guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Cooking class and sweet tasting wiht a native cook
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Music show
What's not included
- ✓WiFi on board
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer pickup service throughout Cartagena. If your location isn't listed, please contact us; we'd be happy to assist you.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Palenque Private Afro-Colombian History Tour from Cartagena
Discover the fascinating and often-overlooked history of Palenque on a private tour from Cartagena. You'll learn about the Palenqueros' fight for freedom and the cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Highlights include the museum dedicated to the town's Afro-Colombian heritage, seeing the traditional houses, and witnessing the vibrant music and dance that are an integral part of daily life in the village.
Highlights
- ✓Get the personalized experience of a private tour in Colombia
- ✓Visit a destination in Colombia that most tourists miss
- ✓Travel comfortably in air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Enjoy a traditional regional lunch during the tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓This experience begins with a pick-up from your hotel. Our guide will collect you (if your hotel or address is not on the list, let us know, we can pick you up anywhere in Cartagena) and give you all the details of our experience. After a 1.5-hour drive, we will arrive in Palenque where you will be welcomed with a delicious salad of seasonal fruits from the region.
- ✓We continue with the historical talk of Palenque, from different points of view, there we learn about the struggle that Africans had in America to regain their freedom and the process of formation of what we now call Palenque, from the main square we will begin our tour of the community; the tour can be done on foot or by vehicle according to your preferences.
- ✓Monument to Benkos Bioho, founder of Palenque
- ✓In the Palenquero House of Knowledge we'll have the music and dancers presentation, where we will learn about the musical rhythms, traditional dances of Palenque and learn how to play the drums
- ✓At Doña Rupe's house, with Ruperta we will learn about the gastronomy of Palenque, and we will also learn how to prepare one of the ancestral recipes of the community.
- ✓Patio Sikito: In this place, with local doctors (herbalist), we will learn about plant-based medicine, how they faced the Covid pandemic in Palenque, and the importance of ancestral medicine in keeping the community healthy to this day.
- ✓"Kid Pambele" Boxing Gym: Here we learn about Antonio Cervantes Reyes, Colombia's first world boxing champion, and we'll also have a fun boxing class.
- ✓At the Masú Tejedor House Museum, we will explore a traditional house built using the same techniques our ancestors used in the creation of Palenque, and we will also learn about the daily activities that take place there.
- ✓Lunch time
- ✓Time when visitors can shop and support the local economy
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Native trilingual tour guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Cooking class and sweet tasting wiht a native cook
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Music show
What's not included
- ✓WiFi on board
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer pickup service throughout Cartagena. If your location isn't listed, please contact us; we'd be happy to assist you.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.