Explore the African village San Basilio de Palenque
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About this activity
Type of
activity
Culture and history, In person
Duration
7 Hours 30 Minutes
Supported
languages
English
Instant
confirmation
Yes
Activity
recommended
for
Everybody
Minimum Age
Eligibility
5 years
Max. # of
guests
40
Disability
No
Type of
activity
Culture and history, In person
Duration
7 Hours 30 Minutes
Supported
languages
English
Instant
confirmation
Yes
Activity
recommended
for
Everybody
Minimum Age
Eligibility
5 years
Max. # of
guests
40
Disability
No
Reasons to book this experience
- It’s led by a native AfroColombian person who is very well connected with the culture.
- The experience includes not only academic information but also information from our own people (oral tradition).
- This experience relates very deeply to people of color
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What to Expect
Learn about AfroColombian history and culture (people, music, food, way of living and beliefs). This is an all day experience to discover the first village built by run away slaves and interact with their descendants and get a taste of the local culture, learn from one another and enjoy the experience.
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Booking Information
Confirmation:
Guests should bring a print out of the confirmation on the day of the experience.
Itinerary:
(For group tours pick up from 9:00-9:30 am).
9:00 am Pick up
9:00-10:30 Transfer from hotel to the village (1.5 hours bus ride and depending on traffic).
10:30-10:50 Visit to a family home
10:50-11:30 Visit to the school of music and arts
11:30-12:00 pm Walking tour through the village to learn about the social, economic and religious aspect of the village.
12:00-12:30 pm Visit to a local (home-made) rum factory.
12:30-1:15 pm Transfer to restaurant (bus ride).
1:15-2:15 pm Lunch
2:15- 3:45 pm Transfer to the city. (This depends on traffic).
Highlights:
This is a tour to learn about a village that was established by Africans who escaped from slavery in the 1600’s where there are many ancient African practices still alive including a language (Bantú that was mixed with Spanish and Portuguese), traditional music and dances, way of living, customs, traditional medicine and spiritual beliefs.
?This village was declared by UNESCO a” world cultural heritage site” in 2005 and it is home of the first world boxing champion, Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambele” and first Afro-Colombian movie actor “Evaristo Marquez”, who made a movie with Marlon Brando in 1968 called La quemada.
The tour starts with a walking tour around the community of Palenque, visit to a local home to learn about the family and their fruit-based candy business, interaction with the natives,visit to the school of music and arts for a performance of a traditional music group and traditional dances (monetary donation is suggested for the school), information on the history of the town and how the locals were able to escape from their captors being helped by their leader BENKOS BIOHO (who organized escapes just like the brave Harriet Tubman in the US) and how African men were supported by their own women who built maps and roads in their hair braiding to get oriented in the woods and make it to the village where they would make it to freedom.
Insider Tips:
- All info will be provided by email after booking.
Ticket Details:
- Adult : USD 103.50
- Children : USD 69.00
Additional Information:
- Guests should bring small donations like school supplies for the children of the village.
- Lunch, local delicacies, music, transportation and tour guide.
Where will we meet
We will meet at San Basilio de Palenque, Mahates, Bolivar, Colombia and from there the experience will start.
Terms and Conditions
-We only provide foods available in our area (seafood, chicken, fish, pork and vegetarian options).
-Guests should expect traffic jams
-We don't do pick ups out of the tourist area.
-We don´t pick up/drop off at the airport
-Guests need to join our tour from the begining, we don´t meet guests during the tour.
-Guests can´t bring their own lunch and ask for discount.
FAQ's
Do you organize customized tours?
Yes, we organize customized tours.
