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.
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Community support
What you will be doing
A vibrant enclave where the spirit and resilience of the Zenú people come to life.
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 Zenú, 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.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Your hotel
🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from your hotel
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Private transportation
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
Impulse TravelWe are the Colombian Changemakers. We believe that real luxury travel is one that forges an authentic connection with a place and its people. Our mission is to create experiences that have a positive impact on the lives of travellers and locals. Our curated experiences are the result of a lot of years of browsing, fine-tuning and iteration to reach the perfect recipe of experiences that meet that purpose.
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For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.