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Highlights

  • Spend a day in an Afro Colombian community, hearing residents share how their language, customs, and life together keep roots alive.
  • Begin with pickup at your Cartagena hotel, travel by road with your group to the village, and arrive ready to start your time there.
  • Cover about 5 km on foot through streets, squares, and meeting points with an English speaking Palenque guide, focusing on life here.
  • Experience a live African drum show, talk with hosts, and see how music, rhythm, and conversation express the heritage you have just seen here.
  • Upgrade your day by adding traditional lunch, choosing between meat, chicken, or vegetarian plates so you can try the cuisine without extra planning.
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Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Cartagena
  • Local English-speaking Palenque guide
  • Guided walk through Palenque town
  • Traditional lunch (as per option selected)
  • Optional African drum show (available at destination)
  • Extra drinks and souvenirs
  • Private guide service (this is a shared tour)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 10 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes suitable for warm weather. Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 5km walking involved. Sun protection: Apply sunblock and consider a hat, as the tour involves sun exposure. Mosquito repellent: Bring mosquito repellent, especially if you visit in the rainy season from March to June. Drinks: Bring your own drinks, as additional beverages are not included.

Wheelchair access: The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Walking distance: The tour involves approximately 5 km of walking in and around Palenque town. Traveler suitability: The tour suits most travelers but includes sun exposure and possible mosquitoes from March to June. Guide type: The tour uses a shared local Palenque English-speaking guide, not an exclusive guide.

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