Cartagena: San Basilio de Palenque Day Trip with Lunch
ID: GYG833996-1322590
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Learn about the first free town in America, enjoy a traditional lunch, and see the murals, houses, squares, and corners of San Basilio de Palenque.
Discover the history of San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in the Americas, on a guided tour from Cartagena. Learn about the town's unique culture and traditions, and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Cartagena and travel to San Basilio de Palenque. Meet your local guide and begin your walking tour of the town.
Learn about the town's history as the first free town in the Americas, and how it was founded by escaped slaves. Admire the colorful murals, houses, and squares that make up the town.
Hear about the unique culture and traditions of the town, and learn about the local language, Bantú, which is a mix of Spanish and African languages.
Enjoy a traditional lunch and watch a musical performance with local drums. After lunch, return to Cartagena and get dropped off back at your hotel.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of San Basilio de Palenque on a guided tour
- Discover the first free town in America and its unique culture
- Enjoy a traditional lunch in San Basilio de Palenque
- See the murals, houses, squares, and corners of San Basilio de Palenque
- Listen to a local music performance and learn about the Bantu language
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Don't forget your camera to capture memorable moments.
Smoking is not allowed during the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
