Free tour
Free walking tour of the corner of Africa in Colombia
5.00
Excellent (1 ratings) Guru: Leonardo José
Registered on 08 May 2023
Hello, I am Leonardo José Padilla Herrara. Originally from the community of San Basilio de Palenque, manager and tour guide of the Benkos Tour Community Tourism Agency of the Palanquera Community. I am focused on strengthening, maintaining and making known the cultural wealth and cultural legacies that our ancestors left us.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Free visit San Basilio de Palenque.
Live an experience with a native guide that during the tour will give you the opportunity to get to know a corner of Africa located in Colombia.
I will show you a community of great historical importance representing freedom and Afro culture where you will connect with the oral and intangible heritage of Palenquero.
You will know elements such as the history of the Maroon leaders who fought to liberate this territory in the colonial era, the traditional music, the Creole language of the Bantu community , the gastronomy, the organizational form of the Palenquero, the traditional medicine, the typical hairstyles, as well as to the visit to the house-museum, to the stories and myths of this community.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
San Basilio de Palenque, Mahates, Bolivar, Colombia
Plaza principal San Basilio de Palenque
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Outside visit
San Basilio Del Palenque
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San Basilio Del Palenque
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Outside visit
San Basilio Del Palenque
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour Reviews
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
