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Free walking tour through San Basilio de Palenque: first city free from slavery in America

Duration: 4h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Neudis
Registered on April 26, 2022

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.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

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

The Benkos free walking tour includes:
• Guide in the Palenquero area
• Palenquera language laboratory
• Traditional music workshop
• Hydration (bottled water)
• Lunch

Sample of:
• Statue of Benkos Biohó
• Statue of Antonio Cervantes Reyes "kid pambelé"
• House museum
• Courtyard of traditional medicine
• flow


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

WELCOME TO TIELA SÚTO PALENGE!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Cra. 14 #1845, San Basilio Del Palenq...
    Cra. 14 #1845, San Basilio Del Palenque, Mahates, Bolívar, Colombia
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    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 of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.71
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5.0
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4.71
Quality
4.57
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4.86
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Ana Maria 31 Jan 2024
Santiago

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Travelled in group - Jan 2024
Excelente experiencia. Importante conocer la historia y la importancia de San Basilio de Palenque, su gente y sus antepasados. Recomiendo 100% Puntualidad, conocimientos y cariño por lo que hacen. Muchas gracias
Audrey 14 Dec 2023
Paris

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
El tour fue muy interesante y el guía nos enseñó perfectamente la cultura Palenquera
Maria 13 Dec 2023
Medellín

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Travelled alone - Dec 2023
Neuridis fue muy amable y atento, se preocupó porque entendiéramos muy bien la historia e hiciéramos preguntas. Volvería sin duda!!
Lorna 24 Oct 2023
Cartagena

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Travelled in group - Oct 2023
At this point, I would not recommend visiting Palenque
Vanesa 02 May 2023

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Travelled in group - Apr 2023
Neudis fue muy atento y amable. Nos enseño mucho sobre la historia de Palenque y la cultura Afro. El recorrido fue ameno. Muchas gracias por todo! Lo disfrutamos mucho!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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