Learn traditional weaving technique with the Zenú women

Name: Learn traditional weaving technique with the Zenú women
Brand: Cartagena Insider Tours
SKU: ba0bfcd3-d634-48ca-83d2-a824fd81d4a5

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Summary

Our meeting point is the Gold Museum in Parque Bolivar, where we spend an hour in a tour guided by the only Zenú indigenous guide the museum has. Feel compelled about his knowledge and pride in his almost 4.000 year old culture. After a short walk to Parque de la Marina, you will ride an airconditioned van for 20-25 minutes to Daniel Lemaitre Neighborhood, where 20 indigenous families migrated to over 10 years ago. You will walk a little over 400 meters on a little slope to reach their workshop. Their neighborhood is a very interesting place with a beautiful view of the city. In the workshop you will spend an hour and a half learning the weaving techniques. You will be given a delicious traditional indigenous snack (similar to oatmeal), served the traditional way. Vegeterian friendly. If you are Vegan, let us know in advance. Aftr the snack, you go down to where the van is parked and back to your hotel (if in the city center).

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

When you visit Cartagena, you see many handcrafts being sold on the street by local vendors. Yet, you miss out on the most important thing: they are indigenous peoples, froma the Zenú culture. Their over 3.000 year old weaving techniques have given Colombians on of their identitary object, the Sombrero Vueltiao. Learn about the Zenús directly from them. Visit the Zenú museum with a unique indigenous guidance and then visit the neighborhood where a big Zenú family migrated to. There you will see their workshop and learn their weave from them. You will have a chance to purchase exclusive objects directly from those who make them, improving their incoming and promoting fair market values.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Bottled water
Light refreshments
All activities
Local guide
Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Workshop with the indigenous women
Insurance
Snacks
Caña flecha pieces are for sale and not included in the tour. Yet, by buying them directly at the workshop, they have very good prices.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Cartagena Insider Tours

About operator:

Our tours will show you the city to its fullest! By working closely with the communities we team up with, we developed a series of experiences 100% OFF THE BEATEN PATH, by taking tourists safely and knowingly to areas of the city and region that they would otherwise miss. You can learn about the music by taking the Salsa Tour, visit splendid unknown beaches, meet the most interesting people and experience the most unique activities.EVERY TICKET sold includes donations for the hosting community’s projects and for FEM, the Colombian Non Profit that came up with this idea for fundraising. #EnTuSalsa: tour around the most incredible salsa lover bars in Cartagena, out of the Walled City, with pro dancers! #BazurtoMarketAdventure: Visit the weirdest market, eat where Antony Bourdain ate, and check out the local the soul of the city Find us in VIATOR!