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Palenque ethnotourism tour America's first free village

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Palenque de San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called "palenques", which were founded by runaway slaves as a refuge in the seventeenth century. Of the many palenques that existed in earlier times, only that of San Basilio has survived until today, becoming a unique cultural space. Its cultural space encompasses social, medical and religious practices, as well as musical and oral traditions, many of which have African roots. Musical expressions such as the “sitting Bullernege”, the “Son palenquero” or the “Son de negro” accompany collective celebrations such as baptisms, weddings and religious parties, as well as leisure activities. An essential element is the Palenquera language, the only Creole language in the Americas that combines a Spanish lexical base with the grammatical characteristics of Bantu languages. This language constitutes a primary factor that reinforces social cohesion among community members.
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  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
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We pick up in Bocagrande, laguito, Getsemani, Centro, San Diego, Cabrero, Marbella, Crespo, Zona Norte, Manzanillo

  • San Basilio De Palenque, San Basilio De Palenque, Colombia
    The town of Palenque de San Basilio, with a population of about 3,500 inhabitants, is located on the buttresses of the Montes de María, southeast of the regional capital Cartagena. Palenque de San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called "palenques", which were founded by runaway slaves as a refuge in the seventeenth century. Of the many palenques that existed in earlier times, only that of San Basilio has survived until today, becoming a unique cultural space. Its cultural space encompasses social, medical and religious practices, as well as musical and oral traditions, many of which have African roots. The social organization of the community is based on family networks and age groups called ma-kuagro. The membership of the kuagro implies a whole system of rights and duties towards the other members of the group, but also a strong internal solidarity. All members of the kuagro undertake daily work and jointly organize particular events. The complex funeral rituals and medical practices are testimonies of the different spiritual and cultural systems that frame life and death in the community of Palenque. Musical expressions such as the “sitting Bullernege”, the “Son palenquero” or the “Son de negro” accompany collective celebrations such as baptisms, weddings and religious parties, as well as leisure activities. An essential element is the Palenquera language, the only Creole language in the Americas that combines a Spanish lexical base with the grammatical characteristics of Bantu languages. This language constitutes a primary factor that reinforces social cohesion among community members.
    120 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Fatimah_O
09 Jun 2025
Great experience learing the history of Palenque. We learned about their culture, music, way of life, their language, medicinal practices, and spirtual practices. Amazing food vendors and a delicious lunch preppared by locals. I had the fried fish with coconut rice, lentals, and salads. And sugar cane drink was so refreshing
Janessa_R
07 Feb 2025
It was an amazing experience. The people were friendly and great storytellers. The lunch was good and homemade and fresh. Best prices tour and I didn’t feel like we missed any experiences
Doctorworldtraveler
21 Jun 2024
Horrible experience, not worth doing, do something else! The ride there took forever on bad roads, the tour guide only spoke Spanish and DID NOT care for the tourists who did not speak Spanish, we were totally lost during the tour, the shaman and the dancing was closed and not available, the restaurant for lunch was rude and lied and said they did not have electricity to turn on the fans for our group when it was extremely hot, they had a bad attitude! The only positive part was the boxing gym tour! ABSOLUTELY NOT WORTH YOUR PRECIOUS TIME and $$$ during your trip to Cartagena!!!!
This tour in is organized by Ecoturismo Los pinos

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