Private tour in Cartagena Jhon R

Heritage of african slaves in Cartagena and Palenque de San Basilio

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Jhon R.

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My name is Jhon, I was born and grown up in a small town named Buenavista, in Cordoba department that is located in the Caribbean region. My father and mother took care of me until I was 15 years old. Then, I moved to Cartagena to finish my secondary, after graduating I was enlisted in the army when I was 19 years old, at present I am 59. My family is big, I have eight brothers and two sisters, and we are all a live, I am very happy and give thanks my parents for everything they did for us, and God for his blessing. After leaving for the army, I started working for an industrial company for 15 years, after I stop working in there, and studied tourism and I graduated as a professional tour guide. Today, I am 17 years of experiences as a local guide and national guide, since Cartagena is a privileged city of Colombia as a cruise ship destination, I enjoy leading travelers when they arrive in each season in my city. This is the job I was searching for my life and now, it became true. I love Cartagena de Indias, it is my best city, its charms are magical, with its colonial houses, streets, walls, history, myths and legends but its friendly and nice people are spectacular sharing their culture with guests. As a local guide, I love so much this career, I have a lot experiences and knowledge of this activity, my attitude and my entire availability are parts of my job, I work with great enthusiasm, I always enjoy giving to my visitors the best of me when I lead them in my enchanting and magical city, I am well known as a local guide. I am doing well every time I assist travelers, always looking after them. My goal in life, is to become one of the best local guide by ToursByLocals in this amazing City. Each happy customer for me is the success for our local community to improve its economy, now you have the choice to know more about me and Cartagena, I encourage you to take the best tour and make the decision to discover the colonial city of Cartagena , you can't miss this marvelous and astonishing place, I will be waiting for you with great kindly anytime. I look forward to give you the best and show you the awesome World Heritage Site of Colombia. My country is the first on earth about biodiversity and the happiest territory in South America and Cartagena the first Destination, now you are ready to come and explore it. I hope to see you soon in Cartagena!¡ Trained by Aquila International. I am a Licensed Colombian Guide and I am able to Guide in my Country.

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Overview of your Cartagena tour

This cultural and historical tour is designed and available to enjoy 2 days, for all those tra velers that are interested to know the african legacy, in Cartgena de Indias and San Basilio de Palenque Colombia. The old city of Cartagena de Indias was founded by the spanish Pedro de Heredia on June 1st of 1533. The main importance of the city under the spanish domination was based on its wealth that was stored, like emerald, pearls, gold and silver. In addition its strategic location near the caribbean sea in South America, made it became a prosperous colonial village. Indigenous, first settlers in this territory were replaced by african slaves since the Spanish conquest . The african manpower was the most important business represented by the hard work to build walls and fortification. there was a big miscegenation as mulato, mestizo and zambo. After all, african courage could reached its own freedom by royal decree in 1713. This village was named San Basilio de Palenque, being its hero Benkos.

Recent Reviews

Jacquelyn M.United States
December 2024

Highly recommend. See prior rating of Jhon

Moanica C.United States
February 2023

This was Day 2 of our group of 6's time with Jhon. So informative and eye-opening. It started with the drive to Palenque which allowed us to see even more of this beautiful country. We stopped for an amazing breakfast of Columbian specialties and coffee I still dream about. The highlight, of course, was the visit to Palenque - the history, the culture, the people - all explained by our local guide with Jhon's overlay of the role of Africans in the history of Colombia! Another awesome tour!

Moanica C.United States
February 2023

We were a group of 6 visiting Cartagena to celebrate a birthday. This tour was perfect in EVERY way! To begin, Jhon was so thoughtful and engaged on making sure this tour would be one our friend would remember forever. Excellent communication throughout. He even arranged a photographer to follow us and record the memories! He and his lovely wife made our time in Cartagena so wonderful and filled with joy! We felt like family and I cannot recommend a tour with Jhon highly enough!

Taryn W.United States
August 2018

Jhon was a great guide who treated our group like family. He was very attentive and courteous, and his passion for Colombia made for an excellent tour. Highly recommend him!

Nicole J.United States
August 2018

The tour guide was absolutely exceptional. He is a 5 stars!!!!! The dancing was pretty nice, but the place where it took place, as well as the kids dancing could be a bit more polished. Not the tour guide's fault......

Your Cartagena tour itinerary

Day 1: In Cartagena Pick up and drop off at the cruise ship terminal, airport or hotel. Walking tour through the old City -Visit to the Old Port (Bodeguita pier) -Main Gate ( clock tower) -Plaza del esclavo -Proclamation Square. -Main Square (Simon Bolivar Park) -Inquisition Palace (Panoramic) -Casa del Marquez de Valdehoyos. (used to be the richest slaves trader) -Plaza de la Aduana -Getsemani neighborhood( used to be called arrabal) -Plaza de la Trinidad. -Visit to the Saint Peter Claver Sanctuary (Slave of the slaves) Day 2: Road journey to San Basilio de Palenque -Brief story of San Basilio de Palenque(explanation on the way) -Walking tour through the village -Statue of the liberator of Palenque Domingo Benkos Bioho(main square) -Visit to the typical houses with palm and bahareque -Visit to the house of the famous musician Rafael Cassiani -Explanation of palenque by baquiano -Folkloric show (cultural sample of Palenque and tasting of typical sweets) -Return to cartagena

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bus

1-up to 10 People or more: I will provide a comfortable vehicle with full air conditioning car (Renault). If your group is bigger, please let me know previously to quote the proper vehicle for your party. Van.

What's included
Other: Comfortable Air conditioned Car, Van or microbus Bottles of water. Entrance fees. Bilingual tour guide.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Personal expenses If your party is bigger, please send me a message and I'll customize the tour for you.
Meeting location

Bolivar, Bolivar, Colombia

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
338713
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.8

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This private tour in Cartagena is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich African heritage and history of the region. It's ideal for those who want to learn about the African legacy in Cartagena and San Basilio de Palenque. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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