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Palenque de los Congos Reales, Trinidad

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Fans of Afro-Cuban rumba music should not miss Palenque de los Congos Reales, which showcases a number of performances and dances throughout the day. This outdoor venue incorporates Cuban popular music, salsa, and traditional poetic singing alongside rumba. Head to the bar for an affordably priced drink and let the rhythm take you over. Check the schedule of events ahead of arriving so as to catch the performances of stirring African rhythms alongside rumba drums--plus a troupe of fire-breathing dancers. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Trinidad using our trip planner.
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  • September 8, 2017
    What a place! Afro-Cuban, continuous, music stage, musicians, people dancing nonstop. If you like the music, this is a good place, absolutely central.
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  • July 11, 2017
    here in summer place I took Ethe best mojito of Trinity with the bartender javier cabrera medinilla and I enjoy good music and recreation they recommend when visiting to trinidad100%
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  • June 26, 2017
    Excellent to learn about afro-cubanismo, good music, good atmosphere. Drinks at normal super prices
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