Palenque de los Cimarrones
Palenque de los Cimarrones
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cristina s
Austin, TX23 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
The bar as you arrive is nice. Tucked inside the cave it gives a cool vibe. good for a beer. Once you enter the cave, a hiding place for runaway slaves, the mood changes. it has the potential do be so much more. Especially with the rich history of slavery in the island and their struggle. One positive is the broad reference to the Yoruba religion the slaves brought to the region and now thrives in the Carribean as Santeria or also known as La Regla Lucumi and the Rule of Osha. But again, they missed a great educational opportunity to delve deeper and to offer a better understanding of this fascinating religion.
Written October 13, 2016
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Dawn H
Toronto, Canada43 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
The caves themselves are not remarkable and I personally felt uncomfortable watching people pretend to be slaves, performing for me- but the history of the slaves escaping to these caves is one our knowledgeable tour guide was evidently proud of, and the actors as well, according to her. The actors played drums and enthusiastically juggled fire torches. The restaurant area is designed with tourists in mind, and I hear the food is actually good. Also that there is a disco on week-ends for locals worth checking out- so- next time
Written May 23, 2012
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Acapella48
Elk Grove, CA29 contributions
Feb 2019
Many people don't know or appreciate the significance of the slave trade or it's impact on the Americas. I didn't spend much time here but it's historical significance is very important.
Written February 18, 2019
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Harald Gracholski
Cologne, Germany7,191 contributions
Apr 2019
We were driven here as part of a day trip to Vinales and surroundings and had lunch nearby. I understand concept of the place is supposed to educate us about, but I really did not find it impressive or even necessarily worthwhile to be honest. Some huts at a mountain...
Written March 1, 2020
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland16,816 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This cave is not so much impressive, ww paid for a ticket even there was no light inside. You can cross this cave in 3 minutes . I think it could live some slaves in the past. Now there is also restaurant here and some parties.
Written June 22, 2022
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Reluctant-Gardener
Bath31 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
There really isn't much to see but as part of a tour it's worth stopping for a few minutes to look around as the history of the runaway slaves is interesting.
Written September 20, 2016
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Peter R
Maroochydore, Australia2,384 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
This meal was terrible as to the accompanying music. The only thing that was decent was the fruit and the bread. The only reason to eat here was that it was a long way back to Havana. If you can avoid it do so
Written March 21, 2015
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Biophil
Freienbach, Switzerland53 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
In my view the Cueva del Indio with the boat ride is much more interesting.
Written March 22, 2012
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Grace T
Manchester, UK131 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
My partner and I enjoyed our visit to the Palenque, although found it could have been executed better (maybe a bit more material to read/see - just more information really!) The Oshun cocktails which were included in the ticket price, were absolutely lovely!
Written January 4, 2020
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Neil B
Liverpool, UK12 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Palenque where runaway slaves hid. Fascinating and disturbing insight into how we have treated one another.
Written January 17, 2019
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