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Private half-day tour from CartagenaSan Basilio de Palenque Private Tour from Cartagena
6h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Cartagena (the walled city, Getsemaní, Bocagrande and Manga)
Free cancellation, 24h
The village founded by people who escaped slavery around 1600, with its own language and music, recognised by UNESCO in 2005.
The day
Palenque is about 50 km from Cartagena, a little over an hour each way.
Start
Your hotel
Collected at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked, anywhere in Cartagena.
+1h 15m
The main square
The statue of Benkos Biohó, who led the escape from Cartagena in 1599 and founded the settlement.
+1h 30m
A walk through Palenque
Through the streets with a guide from the village: the history, the Palenquero language and the music.
Local guide not included
+3h 45m
Something to eat
Local sweets made with coconut and fruit, or a plate in the village.
+4h 45m
Back to Cartagena
About an hour and a quarter by road.
+6h
Back to your hotel
Or to a restaurant, if you would rather stay out.
Photos by Tannia Aviles, Jimmy Hu, Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for 6 hours
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
The local guide, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Respect
- Palenque is a living village, not a museum. Ask before taking photos of people.
- Heat
- It is hot inland. Bring water, a hat and sun cream.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €220. Choose the number of people when you book.
We recommend one. Village guides know the history, and the fee stays in the community.
Music is part of daily life, but performances are not on a fixed timetable. Ask your guide.
Yes. It is paved all the way.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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