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PALENQUE CULTURAL TOUR 10 HOURS
Palenque is called “The African corner in Colombia”, being the first free town of colonial America, founded in 1603 by black slaves and which has still preserved a local language: the Palenquero. This small town was declared world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2005, having a fascinating history in a place with several styles of […]
Palenque is called “The African corner in Colombia”, being the first free town of colonial America, founded in 1603 by black slaves and which has still preserved a local language: the Palenquero. This small town was declared world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2005, having a fascinating history in a place with several styles of afro-Colombian music and dances.
ItineraryDay by day
The town is located 90 minutes away from Cartagena, once in Palenque you will do a city tour visiting the main spots ofthe town, will get to know about the music, language, gastronomy and other cultural local expressions.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included services
Included
• Private transportation.
• English, French, Italian, German or Spanish speaking guides (1 guide every 12 people) + local Palenquero guide.
• Welcome to Palenque with drums, music, traditional dances + mini-class of those cultural expressions.
• City-tour with local guide visiting main plazas, museums, boxing stadium, musician house, medicinal garden, crafts shop among other spots of the town.
• Mini workshop of Palenquera gastronomy having a typical lunch + hydration, fruit salad and dessert.
• Travel insurance.
Not included
• Lunch.
• Entrance Fees.
What to take?Travel prepared
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light waterproof layer, sun protection, refillable water bottle and a small daypack. Your travel expert will confirm destination-specific recommendations before departure.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.