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Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$368
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Overview

The Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena offers a unique opportunity to connect with the rich culture of the Zenú people. Engage with their heritage through a weaving workshop and visit the fascinating Gold Museum.

  • 🏛️ Visit the Zenú Gold Museum, where you will admire stunning gold ornaments crafted by the ancient Zenú indigenous people.
  • 👩‍🏫 A knowledgeable Zenú indigenous guide will provide deep insights into the museum pieces and their significant iconography.
  • 📍 Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included for a hassle-free experience.
  • 🧶 Participate in a weaving workshop in the 20 de Julio neighborhood, led by resilient indigenous women dedicated to preserving their heritage.
  • 🌾 Learn about Caña Flecha, the primary material for crafting woven items, and discover the symbolic meanings behind the famous Sombrero Vueltiao.
  • 🥤 Enjoy a traditional maize and coconut beverage along with a snack during the workshop.
  • 🎟️ Entry tickets to all attractions are included in the tour package.
  • 🛡️ Impulse Insurance is provided for your peace of mind throughout the tour.
  • 🤝 Donations to local indigenous development organizations ASOMAIZ and FEM are included, supporting the community.
  • 👟 Suitable for all physical fitness levels; comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.

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Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Entry tickets to attractions mentioned.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Knowledgeable guide in English and/or Spanish.
  • Impulse Insurance
  • Donations to ASOMAIZ and FEM (local indigenous development organizations)
  • Optional tips and gratuities.
  • Food and beverages

  • Museo del Oro Zenu
    On this tour, you will be picked up at your hotel to take you to Zenú Gold Museum where you will see amazing gold ornaments crafted by ancient Zenú indigenous. The Zenú indigenous guide will give you a deep insight and further information of the pieces and their iconography full of meaning and history that reflects Zenú’s worldview.
  • After the visit, you will head the 20 de Julio neighborhood, a peripheral area in Cartagena, where the Ninha workshop takes place. When you arrive, you will meet resilient indigenous women who lead this weaving project and workshop as a way to support their families and keep alive their endangered indigenous heritage. Through this group of women, you will get to know the history of the Zenú people, the struggles they have faced, and their story of resilience. Also, you will learn the process of Caña Flecha, the primary raw material used to make their woven crafts, on how to weave with this material, and which are the symbolic meanings of the famous Sombrero Vueltiao. During the workshop, you can enjoy a traditional maize and coconut beverage and a snack.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as well as taking sunscreen and a hat or cap.
  • Minimum age requirement is 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
  • This tour includes insurance. Please send passport number to tour operator to make it effective.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena

    Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
    $368
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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