Black Wall Street Travel Presents
Colombia
Cartagena. Palenque. The first free Black town in the Americas.
January 13-18, 2028 · South America
Length
6 Days / 5 Nights
Departure
January 13-18, 2028
Focus
Afro-Colombian Culture
Welcome
Legacy, Elevated: Cartagena
Cartagena's walled city, the freedom story of Palenque, and the crystal-clear Caribbean make this journey unlike any other. At its heart is San Basilio de Palenque, the first free Black town in the Americas, founded by Africans who liberated themselves and built a world of their own.
Their descendants still keep that culture alive today, and for one unforgettable day you will stand inside it. The rest of the week wraps you in rooftop tastings, dance, drums, turquoise water, and intentional rest.
This freedom story is for travelers who want to experience Palenque's living legacy alongside Cartagena's Caribbean ease, unhurried and intentional.
Where Legacy Meets Luxury
What Awaits You
01
Palenque Heritage Day
A day trip to the first free Black town in the Americas: the stories of freedom, resistance, and self-determination, told by the people who inherited them.
02
Black-History Walled City Tour
Explore Cartagena's Old City and Getsemani on a tour centered on the city's Black history.
03
Rum, Cacao + Champeta
A rooftop rum and cacao tasting, then learn champeta and salsa in a Rhythms of Colombia dance class.
The Journey, Day by Day
How the Days Unfold
Every day balances history, elevated comfort, and intentional rest, so you return home transformed, not tired.
Day 1
Arrive + Exhale
Private transfers from Rafael Núñez International bring you into the walled city, where your boutique hotel and a welcome dinner are waiting. Cartagena at night makes its own first impression.
Day 2
Rhythms, Rum + Revolution
A Black-history-centered tour through the Walled City and Getsemani, a rooftop rum and cacao tasting in the afternoon, and a champeta and salsa dance class to bring the day home. Optional dancing into the night for anyone whose feet are not done yet.
Day 3
The Art of Being Seen
A free day in one of the most photogenic cities in the hemisphere. Coffee tastings, spa time, shopping the walled city, and an optional golden-hour photo shoot with makeup included.
Day 4
The First Free Black Town in the Americas
The heart of the journey: a day trip to San Basilio de Palenque, where Africans freed themselves and built a town that never fell. You will hear its drums, its language, and its story from the descendants who carry it.
Day 5
The Ocean Restores
Our final celebration together: a day trip to the crystal-clear Caribbean waters of the Rosario Islands. Island time, sun, salt, and intentional rest. No agenda but the horizon.
Day 6
Until Next Time
Breakfast at the hotel and private transfers back to the airport, with Cartagena's colors still in your eyes.
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Your Investment
What's Included
Included
- Five nights at an upscale hotel inside the walled city, with breakfast daily
- Private airport transfers and group ground transport
- The welcome dinner, lunch in Palenque, and lunch on the Rosario Islands
- The Walled City and Getsemaní tour, the rum and cacao tasting, the dance class, the Palenque day trip, and the Rosario Islands day
- A daily Business Activity for the business owners in the group
- Pre-trip book and welcome swag
- Visa and travel insurance guidance, packing lists, and a group chat before you go
Not Included
- International airfare
- Optional experiences: the golden-hour photo shoot, coffee tasting, spa treatments, and the dance-club night
- Meals and drinks outside the itinerary
- Personal shopping and incidentals
- Gratuities. A prepaid gratuities add-on is available at booking if you would rather not think about tips during the trip
- Travel insurance, which is required for every traveler. We can point you to a plan
Final inclusions are confirmed in writing when you reserve your seat.
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