Palenque the African Legacy
This tour highlights the African legacy in Cartagena and Colombia, highlighting the influence of the Afro-descendant community in music, dance, gastronomy, sports and the history of our city and our country. Palenque being the first free town on the American continent since 1713. You will be able to appreciate part of the culture of this town through a music and dance show, also enjoy the delights of Palenque gastronomy and take a walk through the town.
Gilberto L.
Meeting Point
Hotel/Airbnb
Hotel/Airbnb
Pick up at your hotel/Airbnb to take you to Palenque. We must drive during 1 hour (30 miles)
Arriving Palenque
Arriving Palenque we will give you an introduction about Palenque history and culture during 30 to 40 minutes
Dance and Music Show
We will go to a house where we will se a show of dance and music where you will see and understand the Palenque culture trough music, how the community interact, and why the always have a song for every circunstances (including dead). You will also interact playing the instruments and dancing with them.
Walk around the Town
We will walk around the town while we talk about the Palenque society, how are the organized, how many people are they, their economy, the politics. Also we will visit the house of an elder woman who make candies and you will see, hear, and cook with her in her back yard.
Lunch time
Time to enjoy the delight of the Palenque gastronomy, and enjoy a fried fish marinade with coconut milk and chopped vegetables, coconut rice, and smush fried plantain. all this served in a plantain leave. And unforgettable experience.
Returning to the Hotel/Airbnb
Retuning back to the hotel/Airbnb
The end of the tour
Ending Point
Hotel/Airbnb
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Private transportation Hotel - Palenque - Hotel, Bilingual tour guide, Music and dance show, walking tour around the town and lunch.
Tips.
Important Information
We will set up your tour guide once you confirm the experience.
You must bring cash for tips, hat, sunscreen, sneakers, shorts (try to wear comfortable clothes), and your camera.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time