Secret Cartagena Journey – Community Based Tourism

Visit to the Botanical Garden

This place is one of the last alive native forest in the region and home for more than 300 endemic species from Colombia´s Caribbean zone. Explore the different collections, follow the walking paths to find a water spring that runs even during the dry seasons. This the perfect place to become familiar with the region wildlife and flora. Species Later on your trip you will appreciated this individuals even more.

San Basilio de Palenque the first free town in America

A piece of Africa in Colombia. Palenque is considered a Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. One of the reasons is that “Palenqueros” how they call their selves, have their own language with more tan 33.000 speakers. It is seen as a source of cultural resistance, identity and self-belonging. Find the hidden flavors of the Palenquera cooking , winner of international contest : the Gourmand cookbook in 2014.

Discover the free land of the black slaves that escape the Spanish and remain independent an authentic to the day. Walk through the dirt roads and sleepiness of San Basilio. In this place, the richness in culture it is difficult to miss

Your local guide will share with you the especial rites and everyday life of this unique village. How they relate to music and the high-quality of the town´s groups is unlike anything else.

Become part of the community following their local custom: try a temporary new hairstyle and visit the Drum museum. Walk through the cemetery, learn about Lumabalu and others secrets of the culture of Palenque.

Acommodation: Hotel near Palenque
Meals included: Breakfast –Lunch – Dinner
Transport: private vehicle – Average 40 min (35km)
Free time: From 17:00

This small untouched paradise with warm turquoise waters, invites to relax and enjoy nature. You will be delighted by the Wildlife variety. It is an ideal place for bird watching, mangrove exploring, trekking and snorkeling. A guide from the town will take you around to understand the dynamics of the place, admire the beautiful wooden houses and share with the wonderful people of the Pueblo de Barú, a secret wonder to preserve.

Explore this place walking around the dirt streets, enjoy the beauty of the mangrove and understand the current situation of the traditional inhabitants in Colombia. Admire the empowerment of the community , support the entrepreneur efforts of the inhabitants and help them to keep their traditions alive.

Optional activities

You can choose between exploring the mangrove on a boat with a fisherman from the town , snorkeling or jet skiing.

Acommodation: At Rosario Islands
Meals included: Breakfast –Lunch – Snacks – Dinner
Transport: private vehicle – Average 40 min (35km)
Free time: From 17:00

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