Free tour

Áfrika Viva Route: Secrets, Colors, and Flavors of the Ancestral Legacy

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Cartagena

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Uriel Salgado

Registered on 8 August 2025

Administrator of tourism and hotel businesses (University of Cartagena) Tour guide (SENA) I am a promoter of black culture, I love to teach and share experiences about my culture and my strong roots, I am a lover and protector of flora and fauna, I also love to travel and meet new people, cultures and customs Palenquera Diaspora

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Cartagena: The Heartbeat of Africa in the Heart of America

Have you ever wondered how much of the spirit of an entire continent lives in the color of a facade or in the rhythm of a walk? I invite you to pause for a moment and look beyond the colonial architecture, because under the sun of Cartagena lies the most vibrant legacy of humanity: the indelible mark of Africa in the New World. This is not just a tourist tour, it is a journey to the origin of our identity, where we will discover how the resilience and genius of the enslaved African woman not only shaped the features of Colombia but redefined the culture of all America. As you walk through the iconic Clock Tower and delve into the indomitable spirit of Getsemaní, you will understand that braids were not just adornments, but maps of freedom, and that every flavor of our cuisine from the iconic arepa de huevo to the ancestral sweetness of the palenqueras is a cultural treasure that crossed oceans to nourish our national soul. You will immerse yourself in a sensory experience where music, maroon leadership, and social customs blend into a living tribute to those silent heroes who, with their art and courage, built the Cartagena that the world admires today. Do not let your visit be just superficial; come and let me, Uriel Salgado, guide you through this open book of history and resilience. Reserve your spot today and prepare to experience a deep connection that will transform your way of seeing the world, because to understand America, you must first feel the heartbeat of its African heritage.

You can enjoy the cuisine inherited by black women as follows:
Fried foods (Arepa de huevo, Carinañola among others) between 1 and 3 USD.
Typical fruits (Pineapple, papaya, Caimito, Melon among others) between 1 and 3 USD.
Refreshments (Kola Román, Costeñita) between 1 and 3 USD
You can also take a lovely souvenir with the protagonists of our tour, the Palenqueras.
Photo with Palenquera (Optional) between 1 and 5 USD.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Edificio city

I will be in the City Bank building on Venezuela Avenue between Éxito and Centro Uno. You will be able to identify me by my colorful and very distinctive hat in my Palenquero society called Kufy.

Outside visit

Plaza Simon Bolivar

Outside visit

PORTAL DE LOS DULCES

Outside visit

Plaza de la Aduana

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).