Palenque Native Guide, free entrance tickets, dance show & lunch

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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore Palenque with a native guide and uncover the history of Colombia's African descendent community. Enjoy complimentary entrance, a dance show, and a traditional lunch experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Meet the native decendents of africans in colombia who have preserved their African customs over several centuries. with a unique language derived from African languages the way they used to live thousands of years ago, tipical dances, their history and how they could get to be the first free town of América.


What You Get

Bottled water
Bilingual guide
Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel.
On-board WiFi
WiFi on board
Gratuities
productos o servicios no especificados previamente.

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

San Basilio De Palenque

PALENQUE TOUR • Transfer from the residence hotel to palenque will take us 1 hour.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

San Basilio De Palenque

• Visit ancestral places such as: CASA DE TAMBORES AND CASA DEL ARTE
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

San Basilio De Palenque

• Visit to the village of Panque, which is an exact replica of how the slaves lived more than 600 years ago. • Tour of the village "customs"
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

San Basilio De Palenque

• Explanation of how the artisan process is with respect to the elaboration of palenque sweets and the elaboration of the "ñeque" (Drink that the palenqueros drank as a gift from the African descendants at that time)
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

San Basilio De Palenque

Visit to the statue of the Colombian Boxer "Kid Pambele"
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

San Basilio De Palenque

We visit the central restaurant of the palenqueros, and we return, it would take us 1 hour to get to Cartagena where the activity ends.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
7

San Basilio De Palenque

Surprise typical dance show
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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we pick you up at the hotel where you are staying.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Yes, book the Palenque Tour!
June 29, 2025
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Though it was burning hot outside, the tour operator allowed us to visit each site while riding in the shuttle to keep cool as opposed to walking. It was helpful. To learn about the culture and his...read more

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The tour was amazing. The...
June 19, 2025
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The tour was amazing. The transportation needs improvement. Due to the heat and the capacity of people we were basically on top of each other with the air conditioner not putting out enough cool ai...read more

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Inspiring
June 19, 2025
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Our tour guide provided a detailed historical summary about the town and its people. We learned about their homes, music, culture, and colonial history.

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African colony in Colombia
April 13, 2025
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Authentic African colony in Colombia . Friendly people. Learned what different braid styles mean. Lunch was good, generous portions. A small worthwhile adventure.

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Palenque Vibes
April 12, 2025
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This is a great cultural experience. If you want to learn about the wonderful Palenque history and experience their thriving community This is an experience worth having

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