Cartagena - Excursion to San Basilio de Palenque - Santa Marta

Cartagena - Excursion to San Basilio de Palenque - Santa Marta

Take advantage of your time, and immerse yourself into San Basilio de Palenque on your trip from Cartagena to Santa Marta. The village declared Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005, by UNESCO, is considered the first free African town in the Americas. This magical small village, is a symbol of resistance, struggle, pride and above all, freedom. Get to know their history, language, costumes, gastronomy and traditional dances with this tour. Afterward, when you finish your excursion we will take you to your hotel in Santa Marta.

This is just the perfect option for those who wish to add an experience to their travel to Santa Marta.

Itinerary
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Stop At: San Basilio De Palenque, San Basilio De Palenque, Bolivar Department

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel, and later he will take you to San Basilio de Palenque. On the way there, enjoy the different urban and rural landscapes of Colombia. Once you arrive in San Basilio, our local guide will welcome you and start to explain the history of this town considered Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

After the welcome, you will be taken to a presentation, where youngsters will introduce you to their traditional dances and music. Get to feel the drums sounding at the rhythm of your heartbeat.

After this presentation, you will go to the square, and our guide will explain the life and importance of the Palenque's founder, Benkos Biohó, an African leader who was kidnapped by a Portuguese slave trader who later sold him and transported him to Cartagena. Once there, Biohó managed to escape and then he and his people established an intelligence network and army who helped to escape more slaves.

After walking around the square, our guide will take you to a group of Palenqueras women who will show you different hairstyles, their significance, and its importance for their culture.


Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Santa Marta District, Magdalena Department

After the excursion to San Basilio de Palenque, our driver will head to Santa Marta, and he will drop you off in your hotel doorstep. From San Basilio to Santa Marta there is a 4-hour ride. If you need to stop at any moment, please, do not hesitate to ask for it. Our driver will make a compulsory stop after passing Barranquilla, where you can go to the bathroom, drink a cup of coffee or buy some snacks.

Duration: 4 hours