Cultural excursion to Palenque from Cartagena
Description
Experience a unique and transformative adventure in Palenque, the first free town in America! Immerse yourself in the history of the struggle for freedom of enslaved Africans and discover the cultural traditions that have endured for generations. This tour is an authentic connection to the rhythms, flavors, and ancestral knowledge of this emblematic community. Available schedules with departures from Cartagena: Morning: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Return 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Afternoon: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Return 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Includes: ✔ Guided tour by a local Palenquero ✔ Live cultural showcase: music, traditional dances, and ancestral storytelling. ✔ Tasting of traditional sweets, traditional rum (ñeque), and a delicious lunch prepared by Palenquero women. ✔ Workshop on Palenquero language, traditional medicine, and production of traditional rum. ✅ Do you prefer the morning or afternoon departure? Choose your schedule and live this unforgettable experience!
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Itinerary
In the company of a bilingual native guide, you will start this journey at the iconic Monument to Benkos Biohó, where you will relive the history of resistance and freedom that marked our continent. Music and Tradition: Visit the house of the famous group Kombilesa Mi and dare to play their ancestral instruments alongside local musicians and enjoy the presentation of different traditional dances and a drum show.️ Living Heritage: Explore the Casa Museo with traditional objects (stools, mortars) and the Medicine Patio Sikito, where you will discover the healing power of plants. Flavor and Sport: Taste and participate in the preparation of typical sweets and the authentic traditional rum (ñeke). Experience a fun boxing class inspired by the legacy of champion Kid Pambelé. Nature and History: Get to know the creek, a source of water from Palenque.️ Enjoy a typical lunch (coconut rice with fish). Do you prefer chicken, pork, or a vegetarian option?
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Inform the name of the hotel or the address of the pickup location and provide a phone number preferably with WhatsApp. Precise, timely, and effective communication between travelers and the agency to ensure the pickup.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
It's a wonderful experience where you meet some locals and learn first hand about this town and it's importance in the history of Colombia and freedom.
David, thank you very much for visiting Palenque, even more so for allowing us to be your hosts for this experience. Always remember 'Travel to evolve'
We thought this would be a group excursion, but it was more personal. The tour guide provided us an education while the hired driver served as the camera crew. My friend, an elementary teacher, learned a lot that she could share with her students. With Hispanic heritage month coming up, she said she would have a lot of Information to provide to the students. I felt as though I too received a greater understanding of Palenque. My only gripe was the tour guide answered a lot of phone calls. That's not professional. That aside, my friend loved the fish dish at lunch. I felt the dance performance/interaction by the youth and meeting Ms. Rupert was amazing!
Thank you for your opinion regarding the experience in Palenque, we are pleased that it serves as a learning opportunity for you, your colleague's profession, and the students. We take your suggestion about our guide very seriously; it allows us to improve our service. We look forward to seeing you again in San Basilio de Palenque. Remember to Travel to Evolve.
Of the best trips we have made as a family, an unforgettable experience, beautiful scenery, very nice people, guides 10 out of 10, everything 10 out of 10, 100% recommended this destination.
Gracias a ti y tu familia por darnos la oportunidad de compartir esta linda experiencia con ustedes, nos vemos pronto. Ata uto vega
I took a tour of Palenque recently and the experince was 10/10. Elki I highly recommend! He picked me up from my hotel which was greatly appreciated and also brings you back. He was on time and so sweet 🤗 If you want a safe driver who also is from Palenque (bonus!!!) book this car serviced ASAP!!!!!!!!! ¡Vamos Elki 💯!
Thank you so much for trusting us with this wonderful experience... Ata uto vega
We made the trip to Palenque with my friends and colleagues in the company of the Palenque tour agency we were accompanied by carme perez a very friendly and charming guide, friendly and pleasant to treat We received very clear information regarding the history of Saint Basil of Palenque, it was very important and very helpful that there was accompanying us on this beautiful tour, thanks to it I could know many things of Palenque, among them also highlight the food and attention which was very good, I highlight that the attention started with the pickup at the airport. Thank you very much to the agency for joining us on this beautiful tour. I only have to recommend them.
Gracias a ti por elegirnos para vivir la experiencia en San Basilio de Palenque. Nos llena de entusiasmo saber que estamos que estamos cumpliendo con las expectativas de nuestros clientes. Recuerda "Viajar para evolucionar"
Many thanks to the agency palenque Tour for its excellent services , we were super pleased with the warm attention with which we were treated, the tour started with our pickup from the hotel and then we moved in comfortable air-conditioned to saint basil of palenque, it was very interesting to know first hand all the history of this town and the sweets are the best , they should always taste them (the horse and the joy ) were the ones that I liked the most.
Nos complace su opinión para el servicio brindado. fue un gusto brindarle la atención.
We made the trip to Palenque as a family in company with the Palenque tour agency accompanied us Carmen, a very friendly, friendly and pleasant guide to treat. We received a very clear and detailed explanation about the history of Saint Basil of Palenque, I am very grateful for your company. He also highlighted the food and attention which was very good. I highlight that the attention started with the airport pickup. Thank you very much to the agency for joining us. I only have to recommend them!
Gracias por vivir esta experiencia con nosotros. Nos complace saber que la atención fue placentera para ustedes
I loved going to palenque. Its culture is amazing and its food is spectacular, plus people are very friendly throughout the tour
Siempre serán recibidos en el primer pueblo libre de América.
Very grateful and satisfied with the attention of this agency, I would really return to my family, palenque is a show, its culture and beliefs are unique.
Gracias por hacernos participes de su experiencia en Palenque, para nosotros fue un honor servirles. Recuerde siempre "Viajar para evolucionar"
Excellent experience we would repeat beautiful scenery again I loved its culture and very grateful for the staff who attended us very helpful
Gracias a usted por elegir Palenque como sitio turístico y nosotros por brindarle la compañía a su experiencia
