Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.
Description
My product is unique because it is a tour where we will arrive at each of the places for a short time, knowing the most important aspects in a dynamic, fun way and delicious trying the sweets, "ñeque"; the tradicional rum and delicious food of PALENQUE. Important Note: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Itinerary
We invite you to discover a town that has maintained its marked identity for more than 400 years: the little corner of Africa in Colombia. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another You will learn the history of the first free people of America. You will connect with ancestors and the African roots of Palenque de Benkos Biohó (Founder of Palenque). Enjoy the dance show, learn their traditional dance steps, and play the drums. Learn the Bantu language from Guinea and Congo accompanied by a native guide. We will make a stop in the town square, the house of Kombilesa mi; the folkloric rap group, the museum house, the Palenque Viejo, and traditional medicine. At the end, we will have lunch a delicious typical Palenquero dish.
Stop to take pictures in the letters of YO AMO A PALENQUE
On the way back we will pass through some towns without stopping.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up of guests staying in the walled city is at 8:00 am in the clock tower, those staying in the neighborhoods Bocagrande, Castillo Grande and laguito the pickup is between 8:20 am and 8:45 am, customers staying in the neighborhoods Marbella, Cabrero, Crespo and Cielo Mar or any hotel in the north and sea apple the pickup from 8:50 am to 9:30 am. Customers staying in Manga must arrive at 8 am at the clock tower. Customers of hotels located in Manzanillo del Mar will be picked up at 8:30 am in a car that will take them out of the village and bring them to Cartagena to meet them with the guide. We do not pick up at hotels located in Barú or outside the city of Cartagena.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children from 1 to 4 years old do not pay but must sit on their parents' laps.
- After booking please contact me to confirm pick up details. +573188202888
Reviews(1,912)
Excellent time and travel it was a blast
This was my favorite part of my trip to Colombia. I learned so much and felt so connected to the people and our ancestors.
Great to learn about the culture. Excellent food. Just very hot
This was amazing experience, definitely worth every penny . Make sure to dress for hot weather but overall.
This was a wonderful experience. Excellent food, great people. Everyone was so nice and hospitable.
Wonderful time learning about palenque and the beautiful culture
Absolutely amazing cultural experience! 10/10 would recommend.
Great time and the food was good. Enjoyed learning about the hsitroy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I intentionally chose this tour on July 4th, and I honestly couldn’t have picked a better way to spend the day. While many Independence Day celebrations overlook the Black experience, spending the holiday in Palenque, surrounded by a community that proudly celebrates its own history of freedom, resilience, and cultural survival was incredibly moving. The unapologetic Black pride, joy, and sense of identity throughout the community made the day unforgettable. If you’re visiting Cartagena, do yourself a favor and book the Tour de Palenque: Road to Emancipation with La Perla Viajes y Turismo. It was, without question, one of the most meaningful travel experiences I’ve ever had. Our guide, Romeo, was outstanding. He didn’t just give us facts, he brought history to life with passion, knowledge, and deep respect for the people and culture of San Basilio de Palenque. You could feel his pride, and it made every stop more impactful. We experienced traditional music and dances, learned about ancestral medicine and healing practices, walked through the town while hearing the powerful story of resistance, emancipation, and the community’s ongoing commitment to preserving its language, culture, and freedom. This wasn’t just sightseeing—it was an invitation to understand a living history. Thank you to La Perla Viajes y Turismo and especially Romeo for creating an experience that was educational, inspiring, and deeply personal. I left with a greater appreciation for the history of Palenque and a renewed sense of the enduring power of freedom, culture, and community. This is much more than a tour, it is an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime.
It is very nice. I just wish It had more information about the struggle and how did the Palenque came to be. More history, that is so rich and interesting and could be more included in the tour.
