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Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village
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Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village

By Peace Travel Colombia
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About
Walk in San Basilio de Palenque , the first free people in america , allowing to know their history, customs and cuisine, visiting the monument Benkos Bioho, black African brought from Guinea, leading the freedom of this people , then we headed to the Culture House of the community but before learn some words in Palenquero language , continuing with a visit to the monument of Antonio Cervantes (Kid Pambelé), famous representative of boxing Colombian and twice world champion walter junior and later visit the herbs medicine spot and after this enjoy a local deliciuos lunch made by the native people and feel the rhythm of music with cultural and artistic development. Departure time:  8;00  Arrival time: 14:00-14:30
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Ages 18-90, max of 15 per group
Duration: 7h
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English, French, Spanish


  • Beverages-just one
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • We take you from Old City, Bocagrande, Laguito, crespo, manga and boquilla neirborhood
  • Airports:
  • Rafael Nunez Airport, Cartagena Colombia
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101124P3

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What you can expect during your visit
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

How much is Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village?
Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village price starts from $144.00. Discover and book Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village on Tripadvisor
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101124P3

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  • D-Fallavollita29
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    Thank you Walter!
    We you’re with Walter and he was AMAZING. Extremely nice, accommodating, and full of knowledge. He made the 3.5 hour trip a real delight.
  • Amelia4566
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    Fantastic experience with locals and protecting ecosystem
    A really fantastic experience, expertly led by the tour guide Katherine who was very knowledgeable and transported to and back to my hotel. Definitely worthwhile to appreciate the surrounding nature, learn about the ecosystem and the town of La Boquilla, and definitely highlights the important that we need to take care of Mother Nature. Do this trip and please tip the local people who are canoeing and serving food as their livelihood depends on it. I was even taught how to fish by the canoe guide! Well worth the experience and time!
  • skhardy4002018
    skhardy4002018
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    Amazing tour and awesome guide with Cesar!
    Awesome day with our tour guide Cesar! His communication on where to meet was great and he had the best day planned to maximize our time! He was so knowledgeable on the sites and we learned a ton. We felt comfortable with our family of 6 with him for the day. I would recommend him for any tour as he was amazing! We will be back and loved our day!
  • arthurg551
    arthurg551
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    Great city tour
    Cesar was great from the time of booking until the time of departure. His recommendations and suggestions were more then helpful especially coming from a different country. I put my trust in him and i wasn't let down. The tour was great, his knowledge of his country and his English was superb.
  • neiltP4546KI
    neiltP4546KI
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    Terrific Tour
    Simply put, this personal half-day tour of Cartagena was the best. High praise for everyone involved – starting with Cesar at Peace Travel Columbia, who was on top of every logistic, and quickly responding to any and every question, using whatever forms of communication we were comfortable using (in our case, WhatsApp and email). Our tour was led by Walter who was superb. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, articulate and friendly. We cannot praise him enough – he made the tour so memorable. And our driver was so good at calmly navigating the traffic, always conveniently right where we wanted him when we wanted him – great coordination Our bottom line: we will use Peace Travel, and Walter if he is available, for whatever Columbia tour needs we may have. Bravo – thanks for the wonderful memory!
  • KrissieTravels87
    KrissieTravels87
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    Great experience
    Drivers were on time for both reservations! Did not have to worry about getting to the airport late since it was a private transfer. Communication was perfect to ensure the perfect pick up place and time! Thank you!
  • K1924MCsarahc
    K1924MCsarahc
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    Loved this tour
    We loved this tour! I was a little hesitant to book it at first because it only had 6 reviews, but I’m so glad we did. We loved seeing the mangroves and the village, and the included lunch was delicious and a lot of food. Our guide Katherine was wonderful and I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena.
  • NanKVan
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    A wonderful tour with wonderful people
    Cesar was a wonderful guide. His English was great and he had such knowledge to share with us about Cartagena. He was so accommodating and geared the tour toward us. He even stopped at the drug store so I could get a protein shake. It was so refreshing to had a great tour. Schedule with Peace Travel, you will not be disappointed. Such a great day.
  • 589keny
    589keny
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    Amazing private tour
    The Port was beautiful but very unorganized, not the tour guides' fault but a ruff start. Once we were allowed to meet our guide where he told us to, things were great. We loved having a private tour guide to take us to see the sights. We started at the highest point where the view was amazing and he could explain the city pointing out landmarks. Then the fort where general half-man defeated a much larger English army to save the city. We were able to shop and try the local fruits and cuisine which was fantastic. Multiple times we saw large tour groups and we glad it was just us and our guide. Best way to see the city! We told another couple on our cruise who also used the same company for a private tour and loved it as well.
  • YourTravelLifestyle
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    Amazing Experience!
    I had the pleasure of booking myself and my clients the mud volcano tour through Peace Travel. Cesar was amazing and very detail oriented from the beginning. He was also very responsive to any questions/concerns I had. Our tour guide Katherine was great as well! I highly recommend booking your excursions through Peace Travel when visiting Colombia!
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    I enjoyed this experience I never done anything like this before. They also massage you in the mud and that was great. I
    I enjoyed this experience I never done anything like this before. They also massage you in the mud and that was great. I would recommend this exfoliating mud bathe.
  • 95harrisons
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    Fun time in the mangroves
    Very friendly tour guide, beautiful and fun scenery, and great food to end it all! Overall, it was a lot of fun and i'd definitely do it again
  • Dream756680
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    We spent 2 weeks in Cartagena over Christmas 2022 and our experiences with Cesar and Peace Travel was by far the most memorable and wonderful part of our trip! I can't say enough for the professionalism, passion, organization, kindness... Cesar is the real deal. We will be back to use him again! We went on 3 tours with Peace Travel while in Colombia: Palenque, Half Day City Tour and the Street Food Tour. All 3 tours were amazing and well worth the money! We are a family that travels often, and we are always looking for ways to understand the culture and history of where we are visiting. These tours were hands-on and gave us more of an experience than we could have ever read about in a guide book. Our last day we went on the Street Food Tour.... oh my gosh.... the BEST small bites and food we had the whole trip! We were so sad we had to leave the next day, because we didn't want to stop eating! Cesar had a special way to connect to each of us in our family of 5. He engaged with our kids age 11, 14 and 16 and helped us all understand the history and culture of his wonderful country. Many of the places we stopped at were places we had walked by many times, and along with the delicious flavors, he shared personal stories and connections with the food. This is definitely a 5 star experience! We are so grateful for the memories Cesar helped us create in Cartagena.
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    Had a great time with my friends and our tour guide, Cesar! He was very knowledgeable and friendly, and I hope to visit Cartagena again one day, to have another wonderful experience :)
  • Yi M
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    Fun experience with an amazing guide
    We had a lot fun in this experience, got to see a different side of the city. We had an amazing guide Katerine, she spoke English very well and was a lot of fun. She drove us to/from and was our guide during the experience.
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Charles W
New York, New York, United States3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
A fascinating tour of a proud and resilient community. Sophie, our guide, was both informed and personable as she steered us through the history and traditions of the Palenque, which included a music & dance performance and boxing lessons. The homemade lunch was fantastic. Also, we had an awesome driver, Katherine, who made the almost 2-hour drive fun. Would definitely recommend the tour.
Written January 26, 2023
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cesarr258
Thank you very much for selecting us Mr Charles . we really love that our Clients feel a great connections with African Culture. Palenque for us it´s an experience everyone who comes to Cartagena , has to do it. Best regards
Written January 26, 2023
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Kathryna
2 contributions
Our visit to Palanque was a wonderful and beautiful experience. We walked through their community and met and communicated with some of the locals, who are very welcoming. Cesar and the local tour guides of Palenque were very informative and very passionate in telling us about their culture , story and history. We were amazed by the dances that was performed for us as well. Also the food they prepared was delicious! We appreciated every moment. My husband and I enjoyed every minute! Thank you Cesar for this experience!
Written October 31, 2021
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CesarRada
Thank you for letting me be your tour guide in Cartagena. It was a pleasure .
Written October 31, 2021
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Nia W
New York City, NY33 contributions
This was so amazing, I truly appreciate this experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and relatable. They were very nice and accommodating. It was a great lesson especially as a black woman and seeing people in South America cherish their black roots and our ancestors. The food was the best food and so was the lemonade. This was honestly the best part of my trip. The performances were also amazing!
Written March 18, 2023
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cesarr258
We love to create memories for our clients. Thank you very much for your booking. We had a great time !
Written April 5, 2023
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Pete Marion
Geneva, FL10 contributions
We have traveled the world, experienced different English speaking guides, and experienced different types of tours. Without question César ranks in the top 1% of all guides.

He customized our tour to see what we asked and provided a cultural and historical perspective that enriched our understanding of Colombia.

He speaks nearly flawless English. His detailed planning, knowledge of the local area, and willingness to make adjustments to the itinerary on the fly resulted in a tour experience second to none.

We strongly recommend César to anyone planning on a visit to Cartagena.
Written October 26, 2022
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cesarr258
Mr Pete , Thank you very much for your time in Cartagena with your friends and family , we really had a great time . Thank you for your comment . They make me understand that you enjoyed your last vist to Cartagena. It was an amazing pleasure to be your Tour Guide. Kind regards.
Written November 15, 2022
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Pat
4 contributions
Dec 2022
Cesar is an amazing guide who makes your trip very personal and meaningful. He took us to Palenque and made sure we really felt the culture. On our way there we also stopped to get arepas! I highly recommend Peace Travels for any tours in Cartagena, Cesar makes sure the trip is made just for you an is very accomodating.
Written December 10, 2022
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cesarr258
Hey, Patrice.!! Tha l you very much for your time , it was amazing for me to be your host in Cartagena.
Written December 10, 2022
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Natalya S
1 contribution
Mar 2023
This visit is something I will share for a long time to come.

The experience began with our guide coming to get us from the doorstep of our hotel, which was very convenient. The ride was a little over an hour from where we were staying. The driver stopped and allowed us to pick up breakfast and snacks and use the restroom before the journey began.

Our tour guide Victor was very charming and had so much pride in his community. Victor was also very knowledgeable and open to any questions. The community of Palenque has a rich history, and there is so much to learn about the people of Palenque. We experienced the culture through music, religion, medicine, and food.

The community had plenty of artwork, food, and crafts for purchase. Be sure to bring cash to support the community and tip the performers!

Please experience it for yourself.
Written March 5, 2023
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cesarr258
It was a wonder pleasure to share the History,Culture , Music and food of Palenque with you . Palenque is a place that everyone needs to know about .Thank you for your support , beacuse trought this experiences we make palenque a better place for local people.
Written March 8, 2023
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Passenger465485
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
My family and I really enjoyed this entire experience. I don’t even want to call it just a tour as it was a truly memorable experience and day.

You start with Cesar providing insights and history in the ride to Palenque. In Palenque, you have a cultural, historical, interactive experience and truly feel the warmth and welcome.

The history of Palenque and the people is a source of pride and should be told everywhere.

A highlight for me was making cocadas with the Queen herself. It wasn’t just a tour, it’s interactive, welcoming, experience that warmed our minds, hearts, souls and left us feeling so fulfilled.

Thank you for such an amazing experience.
Written December 5, 2022
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cesarr258
Thank your very much for you time. We love to give the best of best local experiences .
Written December 7, 2022
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Bonnie J
2 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Ruberta the candy lady and sitting with her in her own backyard. Also outstanding was Sophia our Palanque guide. And our excellent guide Catherine was so incredibly wonderful that we will request her for any future tours. And the dancers. Wow.
Written May 24, 2023
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Hey, Mrs Bonnie. We were very excited to be your host in Cartagena with this amazing experience. Thank you very much for trusting us!. We love to create memories!
Written May 25, 2023
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Jasmyn R
13 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Literally have no words to describe this tour! I am still in awe at how awesome this tour was. I had the honor learning about palenque history, partaking in the dances, and eating the most amazing food ever! My tour guide Victor was the sweetest and in tune with his roots. The people of Palenque are truly the sweetest!
Written December 8, 2022
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cesarr258
We loved you have enjoyed our experience in Palenque . Thank you very much for selecting us . It was a pleasure for us to organize your trip in Cartagena.
Written December 8, 2022
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TeamPassport
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Friends
Beautiful and educational experience. Caesar was knowledgeable and friendly. Sophia was pleasant and patient while she shared the history of Palenque. Oh and the food...muy delicioso lol
The people of Palenque were warm and accommodating.
Written February 24, 2023
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cesarr258
Thank you very much for enjoying this wonderful experience. Our Tour consist on knowing where we come from .
Written February 27, 2023
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Tour to San Basilio de Palenque - African village provided by Peace Travel Colombia

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