Immerse yourself in the ancient weaving techniques of the Zenú Indigenous culture in Cartagena. Visit the Zenú museum, learn from indigenous guides, and purchase exclusive handcrafted objects directly from the artisans.
- Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) - This tour begins with a visit to this remarkable museum, which safeguards Zenú history through the ages.
- 20 de Julio - The majority of Cartagena’s Zenú indigenous community resides in this neighborhood. Here, you’ll find the NINHA workshop. After a short ascent, you’ll join the women of this project in the workshop.
- Workshop with the indigenous women
- Local indigenous guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up
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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
