Palenque: Queens and Kings Land
ID: GYG500573-883395
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Country: Colombia
Country: Colombia
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Come with us and explore Palenge, the first free town of America, that gives us the story of the independence of the enslaved from the inside, and there get close with their heritage.
The first free people of America, became famous in the 70's, thanks to the fights of Antonio Cervantes, better known as "Kid Pambelé", who placed on the world map this people of fighting people who hide in their lands all the legacy of free Africa. Palenque, the first free people of America, gives us the history of the independence of the enslaved from the inside, having as protagonist the maroon Benkos Bioho, who for liberating his people was dismembered in the streets of the historic centre of Cartagena, fact that started the black revolution, to know more you just have to book this experience.
We depart from our meeting point inside the walled city, from there it will be between 1 hour and 30 or 45 minutes in a comfortable conditioned car or van to the city, there will be in contact with heritage related to history, music, spirituality and we will finish with a delicious lunch, during the tour you will have hydration, and moments to buy souvenirs or snacks.
The first free people of America, became famous in the 70's, thanks to the fights of Antonio Cervantes, better known as "Kid Pambelé", who placed on the world map this people of fighting people who hide in their lands all the legacy of free Africa. Palenque, the first free people of America, gives us the history of the independence of the enslaved from the inside, having as protagonist the maroon Benkos Bioho, who for liberating his people was dismembered in the streets of the historic centre of Cartagena, fact that started the black revolution, to know more you just have to book this experience.
We depart from our meeting point inside the walled city, from there it will be between 1 hour and 30 or 45 minutes in a comfortable conditioned car or van to the city, there will be in contact with heritage related to history, music, spirituality and we will finish with a delicious lunch, during the tour you will have hydration, and moments to buy souvenirs or snacks.
Highlights
- You will know history from a unique point of view.
- You will be able to taste fresh and traditional food from the village.
- You will be in contact with the culture through the people we will meet.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Round trip transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual assistant/host/tour guide
- Native Palenquero guide
- Lunch
- Hydration.
NOT INCLUDED
- Donations (optional)
- Souvenirs (optional)
- Snaks (optional)
- Unspecified expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.