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Free walking tour through San Basilio de Palenque: first city free from slavery in America
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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Tour description
Escape to Palenque and discover a small piece of Africa in Colombia, do not miss the opportunity to have an experience full of joy and magic by visiting the most emblematic places in the area, enjoying their culture, black history, music, gastronomy, the language (Spanish lexical basis), of its organizational form based on the ma kuágro, and of all its cultural wealth that converge in the living heritage.
Palenque, declared Oral and Intangible Heritage by UNESCO, will win you over at first glance.
Benkos free walking tour includes:
• Guide in the territory of Palenquero
• 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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View on mapMeeting point:Cra. 14 #1845, San Basilio Del Palenq...Cra. 14 #1845, San Basilio Del Palenque, Mahates, Bolívar, Colombia
Main square of San Basilio de Palenque
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
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!
Silas
04 Apr 2023
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Travelled alone -
Apr 2023
Neudis and his team are phenomenal! They provided more than a tour, they provided a life experience. They added value to my life forever. Thank you so much!
Gerardo
21 Aug 2022
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Travelled in group -
Aug 2022
Sin duda un tour muy recomendable. Lugar auténtico y muy especial. Agradecer a Neudis su profesionalidad y dedicación.
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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 5 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.
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