San Basilio de Palenque Day Trip
San Basilio de Palenque Day Trip
After picking you up at around 9 am from your hotel in Cartagena de Indias, we'll set off for San Basilio de Palenque. After an hour's journey, we'll arrive at this incredible village with more than 300 years of history.
Did you know that San Basilio de Palenque was the first free African town in the Americas? Today it's considered a cultural heritage site where the creole language and African culture are still preserved. We'll explore its streets and find out all about the town's origins.
During the tour we'll marvel at the colourful houses, and the unique traditions that stem from the city's history; in the fields of music, dance and medicine. And without doubt the star attraction is the sight of the “Palenqueras” themselves: the colourfully dressed women who sell tropical fruits in the streets of the city, becoming in the process authentic icons of San Basilio de Palenque!
Having seen so much, we're sure you'll have worked up a hunger! It's a good job then that the tour includes delicious typical lunch, made up of delicacies from the area. Then, with the tour over, we'll head back to Cartagena arriving at around 3 pm.
Hotel pick up
This tour includes pick up from hotels in the Bocagrande area and the historical centre of Cartagena. If you aren't staying in any of these areas, you'll have to make your own way to the meeting point at the entrance to the Éxito San Diego supermarket.
More Information
Duration
6 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Local, English speaking guide.
Typical lunch.
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Auditory: Has measures for hearing accessibility. Staff with knowledge of sign language. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Security system and visual alarm. Show more
Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Security system and visual and audible alarm.
Physical: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Visual: Varies according to the attraction included. Audible security and alarm system.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Vivamos Colombia Travel
Corporate name: Paola Vanessa Pava Jaimes
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
