My product is unique because it is a tour where we will arrive at each of the places for a short time, knowing the most important aspects in a dynamic, fun way and delicious trying the sweets, "ñeque"; the tradicional rum and delicious food of PALENQUE. Important Note: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
We invite you to discover a town that has maintained its marked identity for more than 400 years: the little corner of Africa in Colombia. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another You will learn the history of the first free people of America. You will connect with ancestors and the African roots of Palenque de Benkos Biohó (Founder of Palenque). Enjoy the dance show, learn their traditional dance steps, and play the drums. Learn the Bantu language from Guinea and Congo accompanied by a native guide. We will make a stop in the town square, the house of Kombilesa mi; the folkloric rap group, the museum house, the Palenque Viejo, and traditional medicine. At the end, we will have lunch a delicious typical Palenquero dish.
Stop to take pictures in the letters of YO AMO A PALENQUE
On the way back we will pass through some towns without stopping.
The pick up of guests staying in the walled city is at 8:00 am in the clock tower, those staying in the neighborhoods Bocagrande, Castillo Grande and laguito the pickup is between 8:20 am and 8:45 am, customers staying in the neighborhoods Marbella, Cabrero, Crespo and Cielo Mar or any hotel in the north and sea apple the pickup from 8:50 am to 9:30 am. Customers staying in Manga must arrive at 8 am at the clock tower. Customers of hotels located in Manzanillo del Mar will be picked up at 8:30 am in a car that will take them out of the village and bring them to Cartagena to meet them with the guide. We do not pick up at hotels located in Barú or outside the city of Cartagena.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation. lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $100 per person for this Cartagena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The pick up of guests staying in the walled city is at 8:00 am in the clock tower, those staying in the neighborhoods Bocagrande, Castillo Grande and laguito the pickup is between 8:20 am and 8:45 am, customers staying in the neighborhoods Marbella, Cabrero, Crespo and Cielo Mar or any hotel in the north and sea apple the pickup from 8:50 am to 9:30 am. Customers staying in Manga must arrive at 8 am at the clock tower. Customers of hotels located in Manzanillo del Mar will be picked up at 8:30 am in a car that will take them out of the village and bring them to Cartagena to meet them with the guide. We do not pick up at hotels located in Barú or outside the city of Cartagena. Pickup points include Hotel Boutique At The Park.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children from 1 to 4 years old do not pay but must sit on their parents' laps.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2,238 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by La Perla Viajes y Turismo.
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Very informative tour. I loved how the guides incorporated their language in the teachings and had us speak back to them. My favorite part was the tour of the house and the time with the herbalist. Will come back if I am ever in this region of the world.
Lay back, very informative.it is a most if you are visiting Cartagena/Columbia
We had an incredible tour of San Basilio de Palenque with Romeo, who was a fantastic guide! He and the local community welcomed us with open arms, everyone was super friendly (amable) and made us feel completely safe and right at home throughout the entire visit. The tour is available in both English and Spanish, making it easy and engaging for everyone. A major highlight was the food, we had the most amazing fish stewed in coconut milk! Beyond the history and culture, it was also a great opportunity to connect with interesting people along the way. I highly encourage both national and international travelers to book this tour. It’s not only a rich cultural experience, but also a meaningful way to directly support the local community. Don't miss it when visiting Colombia!
You can’t come to Cartagena without booking a trip to San Basilio del Palenque. Roméo and his whole team was exceptional. Lots of food choices to choose from for your included meal.
We had the incredible fortune of joining Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation. Our group leader was Romeo who introduced us to San Basilio de Palenque. On the van trip, driven by the excellent Juan "Guantanamera", Romeo set the stage for our experience by giving us the history of "Palenge", encouraging us to practice the unique living language of the people, and treated us to music of the town. Once arriving, we met several young members of the community who welcomed us and led us on informative tours. We got a glimpse of daily life, we learned more of the Palenge language, dance traditions, and we discovered more about the importance of the town in the fight for freedom. We encourage you to join this tour to support this thriving community and all the people who love this town and its future!
Best tour ever! The food was amazing !! The town is very friendly. Everything was on time and organized!
A thorough exploration of Palenque. We were entertained through music and dance, had a delicious lunch, and left inspired by the kind population.
10/10 the tour was super fun. The lunch provided I had the grill chicken, rice, and beans. I also tried the fish. This was the best Colombian food I had my entire trip!
Roméo ( and his friends) gave an excellant tour. He is a great guide and a wonderful human. I left the tour truly feeling closer to the people and the beautiful culture in Palenque.
Romero and Juan our guide and driver were amazing, informed, and nice! They took care of us from start to finish. Do this excursion!
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