Cartagena: San Basilio de Palenque Guided Day Trip

Discover the vibrant culture of San Basilio de Palenque on a guided day trip from Cartagena. Learn about the town's history and traditions, and enjoy a delicious local meal.
Embark on a captivating experience from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque, America’s first free town. Accompanied by an expert native guide, delve into this vibrant community, which has preserved its traditions and culture for over 310 years.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel in Cartagena. Travel comfortably to San Basilio de Palenque with a scenic drive lasting approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Wander through the charming and vibrant streets of San Basilio de Palenque, where past and present merge into a unique sensory experience. Discover a house museum that offers deep insights into the local history and traditions.

Immerse yourself in the community’s rich musical heritage, discovering rhythms and melodies central to its cultural identity. Learn about ancestral medicinal practices from a local natural medicine practitioner.

Visit a place where boxing is practiced, an important activity in the local culture, and observe how residents keep this tradition alive. Uncover the story of Benkos Biohó, the brave leader of the slave rebellion who became the king of San Basilio de Palenque and fought for freedom in the New Kingdom of Granada.

Enjoy a delicious local meal during the experience. Stay hydrated with provided water throughout the experience. Refresh yourself with a tropical-flavored raspado or ice cream while exploring. Stay comfortable under the sun with a provided umbrella.

为了保证可用性，请尽早预订。特别是在公共假期或周末等旺季期间计划旅行时，提前预订是值得考虑的。

此游览您可以在旅行开始前24小时内免费取消。如果您在24小时后取消或未出现在游览中，您仍将被收取活动的全额费用。迟到接送或出发将被视为未出现。