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The first ‘free town’ in the Americas, Palenque founded by those who fled a life of slavery in colonial times, has been preserved intact in Colombia. It’s a unique place, famous for its culture, language, gastronomy and, of course, its history.
9 wrz 2021 · Palenque de San Basilio was one of the walled communities called palenques, which were founded by escaped slaves as a refuge in the seventeenth century. Of the many palenques that existed in former times, only San Basilio has survived until the present day. It developed into a unique cultural space.
5 mar 2024 · Founded by escaped enslaved people in the 16th century, San Basilio de Palenque is known today for its rich heritage, characterized by a unique blend of African traditions, Spanish influences, and indigenous customs.
10 wrz 2023 · Learn about the history and how to visit San Basilio de Palenque, founded slaves and the first town to be designated a free town in the Americas
4 lut 2024 · San Basilio de Palenque was established by a group of courageous Africans who escaped slavery and sought refuge in the dense jungles of Colombia’s Caribbean region. Led by their visionary leader, Benkos Bioho, they formed a community that became a symbol of resistance and freedom.
28 paź 2008 · Colombia Dispatch 4: Palenque: An Afro-Colombian Community. Four hundred years ago, escaped slaves formed Palenque. Today, the Colombian town celebrates its African roots.
26 sty 2021 · This unassuming town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a pretty incredible reason. It is “the first free town in the Americas”. Sunny day on the roads of Palenque. You see, Cartagena, for all its romantic old city beauty, was also a site of egregious human suffering.
