San Basilio de Palenque Free Tour: Ancestral Traditions

Haytana Aves de Colombia and José Keiner, your local guide from San Basilio de Palenque, a proud descendant of the first free community in the Americas.

You’ll discover the rhythms of the drum, the secrets of the braids, the spirituality, the Palenquero language, and the memory of our ancestors.

Discover San Basilio de Palenque, the first free community in the Americas and a symbol of Afro-descendant resistance. On this free tour, you’ll walk through its history-rich streets, learn about its traditions, and discover how this town has preserved its language, music, and identity for over 400 years.

What will we see?
Benkos Biohó Monument: the story of the leader who achieved freedom.
Palenquera House Museum: culture, artifacts, and identity.
Streets and Kuagro: the town’s unique social organization.
Learn phrases in the Creole language.
Main Square: daily life and living traditions.
Casa de las Palenqueras: traditional sweets (tasting available).
Boxing School: the birthplace of Colombian champions.