Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide

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US$142.98 per guest

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Cartagena de Indias

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the rich legacy of San Basilio Palenque. Explore its streets, enjoy local cuisine, and learn about Afro-Colombian heritage with an insightful bilingual native guide.

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

Experience Details

With this great experience, you will learn about the culture, roots, and struggle of the Palenqueros to obtain their freedom, ensuring that their cultural and indigenous traditions continue to be a significant legacy for Colombia and the world. You will explore the streets of San Basilio de Palenque, visit iconic places, and discover a museum dedicated to Afro-Colombian heritage.

You will receive ancestral education about medicinal plants, savor the local cuisine and sweets, appreciate the typical houses, listen to Palenquera music, and learn about their dialect. The entire experience is an adventure called Palenque.

What You Get

Free time to enjoy yourself, dance, etc.

Guide accompaniment (English and Spanish)

Lunch

Service not included in the tour

Tips

Good To Know

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
We require full name and passport number information to add it to the traveler insurance assistance.
In this activity, it can be done for an individual or a group, depending on reservation requests
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

San Basilio De Palenque

You will be able to see the Palenquera culture live and in person, including their cultures, traditions, home museums, their native language, typical houses. This tour has an estimated duration of 2 hours, plus an additional 2-hour journey from Cartagena and back

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Monumento a Benkos Bioho

The Benkos Biohó Monument honors the legacy of Benkos Biohó, an African slave who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial forces in the 17th century and founded San Basilio de Palenque, the first free African town in the Americas. The monument stands as a symbol of resistance, freedom, and the enduring spirit of the Palenquera people. It typically includes statues, plaques, and other commemorations to honor Biohó's courageous leadership and the community's struggle for emancipation.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

San Basilio De Palenque

"Casa Kombilesa Mi" is a cultural center in San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia, dedicated to preserving Afro-Colombian heritage. It serves as a gathering place for the renowned musical group "Kombilesa Mi," where they rehearse, perform, and engage with the community. The space is adorned with vibrant murals, traditional instruments, and artwork depicting local legends. Visitors can experience the energetic rhythms of Palenquera music, influenced by African and indigenous Colombian traditions. Members of the group offer demonstrations of drumming, dancing, and singing, inviting guests to join in the celebration. Casa Kombilesa Mi also hosts workshops, lectures, and educational programs, promoting cultural exchange and pride in Afro-Colombian identity.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

San Basilio De Palenque

Boxing school Antonio Cervante gym San Basilio de Palenque "Gimnasio Antonio Cervantes" may refer to a boxing gym in San Basilio de Palenque. Antonio Cervantes, also known as "Kid Pambele," was a famous Colombian boxer. If this gym is named after him, it could be a tribute to his legacy. However, without more specific information, it's challenging to provide further details.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

San Basilio De Palenque

San Basilio de Palenque medicinal house: In San Basilio de Palenque, traditional medicinal practices are often deeply rooted in the community's cultural heritage. While there might not be a specific establishment called "Casa Medicinal," residents may consult local healers or traditional medicine practitioners for remedies and treatments. These remedies often draw on knowledge passed down through generations and may include the use of medicinal plants, herbs, and rituals for healing various ailments. If you're interested in traditional healing practices in Palenque, connecting with local community members or organizations dedicated to preserving cultural heritage could provide valuable insights

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Meeting Point

Monumento Torre del Reloj, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001

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The guide will call you a few minutes prior to notify you of the exact time they will pick you up. For this, please provide a contact number/WhatsApp that we can reach you on.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 28 reviews

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Palenque

March 05, 2026

Great advice, you should experience booking through unique trips

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Cultural Fun

September 01, 2025

We really enjoyed the experience. We wished we had more time to learn about how everyday life is there now. My only complaint is that we booked a ‘private’ tour but we were put in a group with 16 m...read more

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Palenque

July 01, 2025

Our tour guide Romeo was very professional and knowledgeable as well as the intern Palenque tour guides. I really enjoyed the town's history, the food, and the dancers. I'd highly recommend this ...read more

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Palenque 6/25

June 24, 2025

The Palenque experience was absolutely incredible! Learning the rich history and being immersed in the culture was something I will never forget. Viva la Palenque!

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Birthday trip

June 24, 2025

Romeo and the others were fabulous! I really really enjoyed my birthday trip and day in Palenque. I will definitely recommend to my friends and family.

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