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Discover the history and significance of Afro-descendant hairstyles on a tour to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena. Enjoy a traditional lunch and a live music performance.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the rich history of Afro-descendant hairstyles
• Learn about the cultural significance of each braid and its symbolism
• Enjoy a traditional Palenquero lunch made with local ingredients
• Experience a live music performance with traditional rhythms
• Get a traditional Palenquero hairstyle and learn about its meaning

Description

Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Cartagena. After a drive of approximately 1.5 hours, arrive in San Basilio de Palenque, where you’ll be warmly welcomed with a refreshing local drink. Once in the heart of the village, meet expert Palenque braiders, bearers of ancestral knowledge passed down through generations. As you enjoy the atmosphere and history, have a traditional Palenque hairstyle done (included in the experience) from a catalog. During the process, learn about the cultural and symbolic significance of each braid: escape routes, coded messages, and the connection to Afro-descendant identity. Children, women, and men can participate in this experience. After the hairstyle, enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, prepared with local ingredients and lots of love. A true feast of traditional flavors. To end the day, enjoy a live musical performance, where you’ll discover traditional rhythms like bullerengue, son palenquero, and other sounds that make the memory and body vibrate.

Includes

Transport from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque and back Local refreshing drink upon arrival Traditional Palenquero hairstyle Lunch with local ingredients Live musical performance Trilingual native guide Air-conditioned vehicle

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund