Cartagena: Authentic Palenque with Lunch and Local Tastings
ID: GYG1280006-1957991
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the cultural richness of Palenque, the first free town in the Americas, and enjoy an authentic experience that includes a ñeque tasting, traditional sweets, a typical lunch, and a guided tour.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience in San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in the Americas, and discover its incredible Afro-Colombian history, culture, and traditions. Enjoy a guided tour steeped in identity, music, and ancestral knowledge, accompanied by a tasting of ñeque, traditional sweets, and a delicious, traditional lunch. Includes a bottle of water and an authentic experience with the local community. A comprehensive, cultural, and unique tour, perfect for those seeking a special experience near Cartagena.
Highlights
- Discover Saint Basil of Palenque, the first free village in the Americas
- Learn about its history, culture, and unique Afro-Colombian traditions
- Guided tour with authentic and insightful commentary
- Enjoy a typical lunch featuring local flavors.
- Tasting of traditional ñeque, a typical drink from the region
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation with air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Welcome to Palenque with a native guide
- Tasting of the typical drink “Ñeque”
- Historical overview of Palenque
- Tasting of “raspao” (shaved ice) to cool off
- Tour of the village with a native guide
- Stop at Plaza Benkos Bioho
- Stop at Plaza Kid Pambele (World Boxing Champion)
- Visit to the village's traditional healer
- Typical lunch: Fish in its own juices, coconut, coconut rice, and salad. Served on bihaos leaves
- Stops in the Literary Quarter of Palenque City
- Tasting of traditional sweets
- Umbrellas (loan)
- Medical assistance Assistance
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.
