San Basilio de Palenque Day Trip

Visit the first free African town in the Americas on this day trip to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena and immerse yourself in its culture.

San Basilio de Palenque Day Trip

After picking you up at around 9 am from your hotel in Cartagena de Indias, we'll set off for San Basilio de Palenque. After an hour's journey, we'll arrive at this village with more than 300 years of history. San Basilio de Palenque is the first free African town in the Americas and is considered a cultural heritage site where the creole language and African culture are preserved. We'll explore its streets and learn about the town's origins.

During the tour, we'll see the colourful houses and the unique traditions in music, dance, and medicine. The highlight is the “Palenqueras”: the colourfully dressed women selling tropical fruits, serving as icons of San Basilio de Palenque.

After the tour, enjoy a delicious typical lunch featuring local dishes. We'll return to Cartagena, arriving at around 3 pm.

Hotel pick up

This tour includes pick up from hotels in the Bocagrande area and the historical centre of Cartagena. If you aren't staying in these areas, you'll need to make your own way to the meeting point at the entrance to the Éxito San Diego supermarket.