THE COLOMBIA YOU DON’T HEAR ABOUT! (GETSEMANI & PALENQUE)
In this Colombia Travel Vlog we are taking you to Getsemani, a very colorful and historic neighborhood in Cartagena, Colombia as well as on a day trip to San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in the Americas for Africans. During the colonial period in Cartagena, Getsemani was where the displaced indigenous and enslaved Africans were placed. San Basilio de Palenque, shortened Palenque, is a town where many Africans fled Cartagena in search of their freedom which was granted to them in 1713. While Cartagena receives many tourists throughout the year not many take the time to learn about the real history here so we hope this travel video teaches you a bit about what really happened so when you travel to Cartagena you can better understand Getsemani and Palenque, Colombia.
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@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
I hope you get 1,000,000 coffees! 😍
Hello my name is MARION I am the artist of the piece "AQUI Y AHORA SONIRE " some others “SONRIE” around the city and the wall that says “palenque” at palenque many people have sent me their video, ⚡️ thanks for sharing.😍💫
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! You’re incredibly talented!
The day trip looks amazing… a beautiful way to experience the locals and heritage… so much history there .. beautiful people ❤❤
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful people! We felt so grateful to experience that.
@tammyslater5908
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCountryCollectors 😍😍
@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
sign me up!
@douglasredd2227
4 ай бұрын
Cartagena was amazing especially Palenque. Enjoyed the people, the culture and the history. Highly recommend.
I LOVE your passion for the true culture found among the people! THAT is what travel is all about! Beautiful video! Thank you!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Your videos never fail to impress with their authentic portrayal of the local culture and hidden gems. The abundance of art showcased in this particular place is truly remarkable. Thanks for the nice share again 👍
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Good morning! I always like the "Other side" videos you make.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Oh that’s wonderful! So happy to hear and hope you like this one!
@oceandreamer4997
Жыл бұрын
Me Too!
What you were saying about the importance of community is so true! I read a comment under another video on Mexico where this guy said his neighbour's livelihood was selling bread and when she got sick - he and his wife sold the bread for her for a week and wouldn't take any pay for it. Then later, when he was renovating his kitchen she came over with her family and helped him do it. Things like that don't happen in Australia or the US. It seems shallow in other places compared to these Latin American countries.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s so beautiful. I don’t know what changed and why we got so far away from that. I think a push for individualism. It’s sad. Community and close relationships are so important for living a joyous life.
@marcuswhite7208
7 ай бұрын
That is what makes Latin America so great!
Wow what an incredibly special experience. I loved the dancing I can only imagine how it was being there. You always teach us so much about these places.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoy that!
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@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Woo woo!!
Amazing video. Have been debating if we want to visit Colombia but this is as convincing a video as we could see! Also have to see Palenque. Thank you!
@TheCountryCollectors
3 ай бұрын
Thanks you and enjoy your adventure! Feel free to share on our Facebook group!
The weather seems perfect for an outing. This place too has colorful art on the walls like many places in Mexico. Enjoyed yet another great vlog from you.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting!
Good morning Country Collectors!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Morning!!
how cool that you saw they sloth move so fast! I do love the color and art in Getsamni. what a great ambiance. Glad to hear the area changed for the better over the years but I do hope they are able to keep the community and history strong. It's a mixture of good and bad. so far it sounds like they're doing a good job of preserving that community. Those dancers were amazing! You guys have some great moves too! LOL :D
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Christy!!
That SLOTH story was "SLAWTHSOME" 💪
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Haha good one!!
Guy’s using your old videos to check out sites around our new home base…last couple of days Bernal and Tequisquiapan wine and cheese festival Take care Safe travels
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that’s amazing!! Sounds great! Keep enjoying living the best life!
Watching your video again. Head to Columbia in a couple months. Love your content. ❤😊
@TheCountryCollectors
2 ай бұрын
So cool! 🙏❤️
Absolutely Great Video!!!! I love how much information and fun facts you give!! I'm not only entertained but also learning a lot!!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
That makes us happy! Thank you!
I'm always enjoying your videos, very informative and interesting. Go on your peripatetic journey is awaiting. Gracias
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Excellent video guys. Bravo!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏
I loved the show Wednesday that is a great painting.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Same!!
So much of the history and great recap on the previous video , not only this video I went back and watched your another video. Flags on the road and colors was simply amazing . You guys Rock . Girl power !!!! Plaza is awesome, day time and night time completely different.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent! You guys are awesome. Great video.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Hello ! Great video - you can learn a lot from it. That boxing lesson 👌- self-defence class ✔️. Amazing what they can do with hair and the food looks delicious 😋. All the best 🤗
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Hello!! Cute Sloth story!! Beautiful art work. It’s awesome!! So much history. Thank you for showing us a new side of this area!! You do such a great job in your videos. Love you guys!! ❤
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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Good morning & happy Monday! Thanks for sharing your experience in Cartagena. Your spirits seemed higher this week.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chip! It’s our pleasure. Well we were able to shoot it in the afternoon so the temperature was better. It was probably 92 instead of 97. 😂 And it’s just such a beautiful place!
WOW! Palenque is so cool! Awesome adventure! Great episode!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
!!Wow What beautiful city
@TheCountryCollectors
2 ай бұрын
It really is!
As always awesome video.! We love your videos so much, it actually feels like they are too short. Love it..
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
😊 Thank you!
Hi guys!! Thanks for this great little taster! I’m really quite in awake at the level of research you guys do for your videos! Luv it! Can’t wait for your tshirt to arrive ans where it around Sydney!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Aww 🥰 thanks so much! We appreciate you!
that street art is colorful and beautiful. I'm always learning something new watching your videos ❤ love seeing you guys making your way throughout the world
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Happy Sunday!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Happy Sunday my friend!
Good morning country collectors 😊
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Tammy!! 😊
@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
Morning!!!!!
Very interesting! Thx!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
Wow you guys always share such interesting stuff but this has to be one of your best. LOVE the tour to Palenque and I'm probably dating myself but I totally recognize that dance that they did from Romancing The Stone with Kathleen Turner & Michael Douglas when they were en route to Cartagena! Thanks for sharing so much of the history of the area and explaining how Getsemani is changing...hopefully they keep their sense of community somehow.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining us!!
I am so loving your new adventures. You are expanding my horizons and future possibilities❤ I love uou both so so much. Safe adventurous. Intil next Sunday funday 😊
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Aww yay that makes us happy!!
I know where I would spend my mornings - in that park! 🦥
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Totally!
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Where did you book your Palenque tour?
@TheCountryCollectors
Ай бұрын
❤️🙏😊
It's fascinating how places change over time. Particularly with gentrification, you get the good and the bad. *Sigh* the colors and art reminds me of Mexico. Absolutely amazing. Well that was terrifying having Adams lips coming straight at me. I do hope the community doesn't fully go away. I do enjoy a good party. Holy moly Adam, your voice during the voice over went bass level. That voice dropped it like it was hot. Really loving the African history and culture of this neighborhood. The food all looks delicious. What an amazing video guys.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate you! Haha yes he had just woken up! Learned a lesson there lol 😂
@AdventuresOfATravelingDon
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCountryCollectors nah keep doing that. Get that Morgan Freeman, Barry White bass to narrate the whole thing.
Hi Heidi and Adam! What a fun video! The highlight is definitely Adam and his dance moves! 🕺🪩 Very impressive! Looking forward to the next stop on your journey. Safe travels and stay hydrated! Lisa from Winnipeg 🇨🇦
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa! Aww haha yeah he got jiggy with it! Thank you for being here.
@celiagalorenzo4585
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for educating your viewers on the complexities of the cultures you bring us in your videos! All so enjoyable, Country Collectors!
Great video! Palenque is such an AMAZING place to visit. I hope you’ll go to Palomino, Minca, and Ciudad Perdida while your in Atlantico!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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Wow. I loved those activities you did and the way folks there are bringing their history to visitors. Colombia 🇨🇴 def high on my list. I hope you are hearing some Carlos Vives there: so joyful and so proudly Colombian!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴 These were very special experiences indeed! Thanks for being here!
@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
so cool!
Great tour!
@TheCountryCollectors
Ай бұрын
❤️🙏😊
Sooooooooooooooo Special! Great job! Experiences are great!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
I lived in Cartagena 2022 to 2023 for six months. This is one of the best videos that I have seen on KZread regarding Cartagena! By the way, the streets are closed off when they play baseball in Getsemani. They have other events that required the street to be sectioned off as well. Did you all make it to Bocagrande? Also, it so true! Getsemani is so loud. It is full of music from Thursday to Saturday night. I don't think I slept a wink! LOL!
@TheCountryCollectors
2 ай бұрын
🙏❤️ loved it all!
Omg the sloth is adorable ❤❤❤❤
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Smiling at us!! 😊
@tammyslater5908
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCountryCollectors 🥰🥰🥰
This was a very interesting video that I really enjoyed. Most people don't deep dive into the history and current social situations like y'all do so thanks for doing that.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
It’s our pleasure.
Thank you and keep up the good work love your videos very uplifting x
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much! We appreciate you!
I love that you figured out the sloth mystery! thats so interesting and crazy! Loving the art work on those walls. it really looks like a beautiful neighborhood!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
It sure is thanks for being here!!
Informative video. Thank you for sharing. How did you book Black Legacy Experiences?
@TheCountryCollectors
3 ай бұрын
On their website
The day trip is something I would love to do.
@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
me too Frank!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
We hope you can!
Your videos do bring us joy ❤❤❤ and we love you for it
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Aww that makes my heart swell! 😍
@tammyslater5908
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCountryCollectors 😘😘
Thanks for showing different sides of Cartagena.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
It’s our pleasure!
Love the colors of Columbia, the rich culture looks amazing. That 8 meat platter looks amazing, the food looks delicious.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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Looks fun!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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This is such a nice neighborhood with really great people! It makes it such a colorful area! I also enjoy the history you guys put in your video. I find that very interesting and crazy how it's the same everywhere. Rich people safe inside the city and the poor outside... Now it's the other way around. Poor people in the city and the rich in big mansions outside! 😁
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Can't wait to go back an see Colombia
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
😊
HEY Country Collectors! Can't wait to see what's up in Colombia today!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Yay 😀
Travel to 38 countries in my career and lived in Southeast Asia. Truly enjoyed your visit to west coast of Costa Rica which was a recent visit. However your trip to Cartagena and side trip to palenque was truly wonderful. Columbia is definitely a place I will be on my list to visit. Thanks Bennie
@TheCountryCollectors
2 ай бұрын
🙏❤️
The artwork is stunning
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
So so beautiful!!
Colombia y mucho lindo. Bueno trabajo del country's collectors
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
GREAT video…3 years ago we stayed in Getsamaní at a beautiful B&B. We loved it! Not as many people out in the square at night but it was definitely a happening place. I LOVED all the murals, art, food, and colorful life that took place there. I bought a lovely painting from a shop with an image of two palenqueros; it hangs on our wall as we speak. Also visited Palenque; was definitely something we will always remember. Thanks for all you are sharing from the country of my heart. I LOVE Colombia. I am the one who adopted two beautiful children from there! It is in our blood!!!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
It is so special! We are grateful to have experienced it! Thanks Cathy!
That's wild that houses are selling for so much money in that area. Must really be up and coming. The night life there looks really great - very vibrant! Probably too loud for this old lady 🤣The food there looks great - not sure I could do the whole fish though, not really into fish. Great info and seems like a fun spot to watch their local baseball games.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining us!
Louise seems like a nice guy and what a cool guide. I love how you guys always manage to get that local take to share with us. it really makes the videos complete. seems like there is so much art to buy there. Do you know if the shipping is expensive?
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
He is a great guy! Oh I’m not sure about that I’m sorry!
Loved the video you two are great really enjoy your videos you make me want to travel even more Is it easy and safe to get around ? How did you get to that part ? And if you went there in evening is it easy to get back to cartenaga ?
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jill! Thank you! Yes it’s really easy! We went with a tour I think that’s the best way to do it. You can check on Airbnb experiences for that.
@jillhustwitt9844
Жыл бұрын
Is it safe of an evening walking back from the main square and those fabulous streets where they sell the margaritas really would love to go I do love a margarita!!
What an interesting place and so much history too! Thats very cool. Palenque looked like a great place to really dive into it too! Such a unique experience. Thank you for sharing it!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
Hey guys my wife and I absolutely loved this video. Your passion for the people is incredible. In your own way, you have helped shed light on a different part of this city that is normally known as only a tourist destination. Keep safe, and keep KOOL Adam even makes me sweat, lol. Your friends Thomas and Patricia from Toronto, Canada
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here!
What a wonderful, real, neighborhood! Colorful and full of life! Gentrification stinks, in general. I had read about how many kids disappeared from schools in the Cancun area, the parents were priced out of their neighborhoods. Some type of legislation needs to be found so that these neighborhoods and towns can allow the locals to live there. "They paved paradise and put in a parking lot". Sad. Great point, Heidi, about living behind a fence and not mingling with neighbors, not everywhere in the U.S. but in way too much of it.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Hi Cindy. Those lyrics … hit me hard. I totally agree with what you said. I wish more people in power would really think of the future instead of the money in their pockets today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for being here.
I love the underlying messages in the art. what a colorful and fun neighborhood! you 2 always find the best spots to share with us! Thanks for all you do!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Buenos dias!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Buenos días!
Getsemani is such an amazing neighbourhood. I love it like few other urban places on Earth.
@TheCountryCollectors
Ай бұрын
❤️🙏😊
I would really enjoy that walking tour with Luis. I love learning from a local. Do you know what times they meet?
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
I believe at 4 pm!
@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
good question!
Palenque was such a great share! I had no idea about town at all but what a history and you got to experience so much on your tour too! the boxing looked fun and I want that mango fish!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining us!!
Excellent video! We love how you support the local people. Your friends, Kenneth and Nanae, Vancouver Canada
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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Just so lovely and beautiful, really enjoyed watching ❤😊
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
I learned the same about sloths in Costa Rica. I was told they eat coca leaves which you know makes something isn’t allowed in many parts of the world. When I was told that I was like no wonder they move slow lol. And that is very interesting to know that the languages are different from Cartagena to Palenque. And gentrification can really drain the locals.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
It is so important to keep our heritage. We forget so quickly where we come from.
@TheCountryCollectors
Ай бұрын
🙏❤️
This side of Cartagena looks a lot more fun I love all the color and the real neighborhood feel!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
I agree ☝️
@exploretheworld6939
Жыл бұрын
sure does Frank!
I am happy you addressed the positives and negatives of gentrification that is important and I do think the local government does need to regulate the market to avoid the displacement of the people.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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Bonche is known for burgers, but their mac n cheese is pretty good. Its right by that same wishing well. A bartender at a Tapas place recommended it to me.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
I loved your video but how do we get to Casa del Asado? I can’t find it on maps 😭
@TheCountryCollectors
Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🤷
Loved it and thank you for sharing such an amazing place!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure
Thanks so much for bringing us along and keeping gentrification as a topic of concern. Wishing safe and happy travels to the best hosts of the best travel channel on the internet. Cheers from Canada. Did you know, Colombia boasts 1200 species of birds? Keep those peepers peeping.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Good morning ☀️ to you! Thanks for always being here and for your kind words! Wow that’s incredible!
Check out those dance moves ADAM! Loved this weeks video! Can't wait to see where we end up next! See you Sunday Country Collectors!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks for being here!!
What a special place, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful area. Great video guys so many great tips and information.. ❤❤❤
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
😊 thanks for being here!
Boxing, dancing, Cook, ... Adam you are the Real MVP! Loved the street art! Keep it up Country Collectors!!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
I love how it all comes alive at night! those alleys look like a cool spot to chill and I loved your lunch! It looked massive and delicious! And what a cool baseball field concept! I would really enjoy visiting then. Thanks of another great share! You are the BEST!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
The community looks really strong!! What city do you plan to visit next ? Thanks again for the video!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Medellin! Thanks for joining us!
@rondouglas2917
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
Where to next week?
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Medellín!
Great video! Love the street art. And we love visiting places that are alive with the energy that it appears is there.
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
what street is that on for 20:08 for those 2 paintings
@TheCountryCollectors
2 ай бұрын
I’m not sure
It seems like you have really been highlighting gentrification lately. What an important topic to explore. like you said there are 2 sides. I can't believe apartments are up to 5,000,000 USD! Crazy!!!!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
I know!!
En Colombia
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
🇨🇴
Girl power 🤛🤜
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
How beautiful!!
Now that is a cool baseball field … love that haha
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Nothing like we’ve ever seen before!
First like!
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Yay 😀
❤❤😍
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
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Hello ......❤ my darlings!! Wonderful video!❤❤❤❤❤ I love the color and cultural history...maybe they can hold on to some authentic culture in a protected area..it must be dun.😮 I love you both so much!!!!🎉 Thank you So much for taking us along. God bless you!! Wishing God Speed..wealth and Health.❤
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
It’s our absolute pleasure Sandy!!
Great video
@TheCountryCollectors
Ай бұрын
🙏❤️
What's up guys?
@TheCountryCollectors
Жыл бұрын
Hey !
avg salary is 1,300,000 cop a yr/ to invest it must be above 350x avg income
@TheCountryCollectors
2 ай бұрын
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