Zenu Indigenous Heritage Tour | Cartagena, Colombia

📍 Cartagena, Colombia

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Zenu Indigenous Heritage Tour | Cartagena, Colombia

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Duration2.5 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 48h before start time

🔒Secure payment

⏰<2h response

🏅B-corp

Overview

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Zenú Indigenous Heritage in Cartagena, a journey that offers a deep dive into Colombia's vibrant cultural mosaic. As part of this immersive experience, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on weaving workshop, where you can try your hand at this age-old craft under the guidance of these skilled artisans. To enrich your cultural journey, indulge in a traditional maise and coconut beverage accompanied by a local snack, adding a delightful culinary dimension to your Zenú heritage exploration.

What you will be doing

20 de Julio neighbourhood

A vibrant enclave where the spirit and resilience of the Zenú people come to life.

Ninha workshop

At the Ninha workshop, you'll meet inspiring indigenous women who lead a weaving project dedicated to preserving their endangered ancestral traditions. Engage with these talented artisans as they share the compelling history of the ZenÃº, their enduring struggles, and their remarkable resilience. Learn the art of Caña Flecha weaving, the primary material for their intricate crafts, and uncover the symbolic significance of the iconic Sombrero Vueltiao.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish | Spanish

Licence requiredNone

Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour guide
Private transportation

❌ Not included

Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Your hotel in Cartagena

Instruction: We will pick you up from your hotel

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

Your host

This tour is operated by Impulse Travel.

Pay securely online. Your tour is operated by our vetted local partner, and Kodama Travel acts as booking agent. We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.

You can select payment currency and enter promo/gift card code at checkout. This is an on-demand tour, and our typical response time is within 24 hours. You will be fully refunded if there is no availability.