Palenqueras de Cartagena (vendedoras de frutas y dulces)
The palenqueras are Afro-Colombian women from San Basilio de Palenque who sell typical fruits and sweets in the streets of Cartagena's historic center, a living symbol of Palenquero heritage.
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