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Free tour

Free tour of San Basilio de Palenque: the first free city from slavery in America

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Duration: 3 hours
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Neudis
Registered on 26 April 2022
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My name is Neudis Marimon! native of the community of San Basilio de Palenque, director and tourist guide of the community tourism agency Benkos Tour, knowledgeable and bearer of the culture of our territory, noted for my excellence promoting the development and safeguarding of all cultural wealth and ancestral legacy that converge in the living heritage of our palenquero territory.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Escape to Palenque and discover a small piece of Africa in Colombia. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a journey full of joy and magic by visiting the most emblematic places of the area, enjoying its culture, its black history, its music, its gastronomy, its language (Spanish lexical base), its organizational form based on ma kuágro, and all its cultural richness that converge in the living heritage.
Palenque, declared an Oral and Intangible Heritage by UNESCO, will captivate you at first sight.

The free tour of Palenque includes:
• Guidance within the territory

Showcase of:
• Statue of Benkos Biohó
• Statue of Antonio Cervantes Reyes "niño pambelé" and boxing class
• House museum
• Traditional medicine courtyard
• Kombilesa Mi house


RECOMMENDATIONS:
Bring sunscreen, towel, umbrella, and/or hat.



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Cra. 14 #1845, San Basilio Del Palenque, Mahates, Bolívar, Colombia
Main square of San Basilio de Palenque
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free tour of San Basilio de Palenque: the first free city from slavery in America
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