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Free tour

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 booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

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).

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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?

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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