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Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$447.00
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Overview

This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Go deep into indigenous Zenú culture and learn directly from them about their heritage, history, and most recognized handcrafts in a weaving workshop and visit to Cartagena's Gold Museum.
Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

  • 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
    $447.00
    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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