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

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: Spanish
Registered on 8 August 2025
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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

Come and let's discover together a Cartagena that goes beyond the sun, the beach, and the walls. 
This city is a living book that tells stories of courage, resilience, and a legacy evident in every street. 
On this tour, you will discover the Palenquera heritage, with a special emphasis on the empowerment, leadership, influence, and significant contributions of enslaved African women to the struggles of a maroon community and the social customs etched in Cartagena's memory, who in turn were silent protagonists of freedom. Their braids were escape maps, and their sweets were cultural treasures that crossed oceans. We will visit squares, monuments, and corners where the spirit of struggle remains alive, from the Clock Tower and San Pedro Claver to the vibrant Getsemaní and its Plaza de la Trinidad. Here, art, music, and life merge in a tribute to a history that continues to resonate in every brick. 
I am Uriel Salgado, your guide in this experience with Haytana Aves de Colombia, where you will not only see Cartagena: you will live it, feel it, and carry it with you 
You can enjoy the cuisine inherited by black women as follows:
Fritters (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:
a 35-100, Cra. 3 #35-2, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
I will be in the City Bank building on Venezuela Avenue between Éxito and Centro Uno. You can identify me by my colorful and very distinctive hat in my Palenquero community called Kufy.
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Outside visit
PLAZA SAN DIEGO
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Outside visit
Plaza Simon Bolivar
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Outside visit
PORTAL DE LOS DULCES
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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
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 5 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
Cash payment only.
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