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I am Keiner José, a local guide from San Basilio de Palenque, founder of the Palenque Tour Represent agency, and a proud descendant of the first free community in the Americas. I grew up surrounded by music, tradition, oral stories, and the strength of our African heritage, which is why I dedicate my life to sharing the true Black history of my people. I am passionate about teaching how we live, how we speak, and how we resist. On each tour, I combine history, culture, music, and real-life experiences so that visitors can feel the Palenquero spirit from within. With me, you will discover the rhythms of the drum, the secrets of the braids, spirituality, the Palenquero language, and the memory of our ancestors. I am a kind, respectful person, proud of my roots. My mission is for each traveler to take away more than just a tour: a living experience of freedom and identity.
Perfect! I highly reccomend this tour to those who wants to learn the history and the culture behind the end of the era of the slavery. Great amd prepared guides, good local food.
Keiner fue muy disponible desde el día anterior al tour, ayudándonos a organizar el mejor modo de llegar allá. Nos contó toda la historia de su pueblo y nos llevó a lugares emblemáticos. Una experiencia profunda y muy distinta de lo que entendemos de turismo!
Keiner is not just a local guide. He is a local and a guide. There is no better way go understant Palenque than through the eyes of someone that was born, raised, lives and creates in the town. Deacovering the history and culture of Palenque with Keiner must not be missed. Totaly recommented.
An outstanding experience from start to finish! Keiner went far beyond to show us his culture, the history of his community, and local traditions. He showed us the whole village, including stops with other members of the community along the way, and took us to a delicious place to eat. At night, we stayed in Palenque, and he invited us to celebrate San Sebastian with the whole village, the water celebration that was happening at this moment and was an amazing evening! We felt so included and grateful for this journey and gained a new friend as well as an unforgettable experience. We would recommend Palenque and Keiner’s tour to anyone blindly!!
