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The Zenu Weaving Tour, a quilt of stories and memory.
Cartagena,
Colombia
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Starting from the Zenú Gold Museum in the walled city of Cartagena, you will learn directly about the Zenú gold, the history, and ancient farming techniques from local Zenú guides. Then, you will take private transportation to the Zenú workshop in the '20 de Julio' neighborhood, where a group of Cartagena's Zenú women live. There, you will meet local artisans responsible for creating masterpieces like the emblematic Colombian symbol, the sombrero Vueltiao . In their workshop, they will teach you some of their weaving techniques preserved for over 3,000 years.
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. For the workshop there is a small walk uphill for this reason is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.. Not wheelchair accessible.. Please bring confortable shoes and use sunscreen . Our experiences at Cartagena Insider always include a donation to Fem Colombia, a local nonprofit that for years has helped Afro-descendants and indigenous communities secure land rights.
What's included
Bottled water. Workshop with the indigenous women. Local indigenous guide. Snacks. Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included
Hotel pick-up
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Insider Tours
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the: Museo del Oro, a wonderfull museum in the center of the walled city, there you will meet with the local guide.