- The Cranky Croc Hostel - We will meet up with our guide at the hostel and then take a walk through the historic center of Bogotá, passing through the sacred lands of the indigenous Muisca peoples.
- Casa Galería Café - Our first stop will be a local café where we will try an indigenous fermented drink. We will have a discussion about the indigenous tribes in Northern Colombia and the cultural significance of the Mochila to these communities.
- K.AN.KI.WAS - Next we will visit the workshop of a traditional artisan from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region. She will teach us the traditional patterns and techniques for weaving a mochila and each of us will design our own miniature mochila. In addition we will each receive a large mochila made by to women of the tribe to take home.
- Led by a professional tour guide
- Taste an indigenous drink
- Receive a traditional Kankuama or Wayúu mochila
Join us for a workshop on the traditional Colombian mochila!
We’re going to explore the deep-rooted indigenous culture of northern Colombia. This involves understanding the significance of the native population and their artistry. A stroll through the historical colonial center precedes our visit to a local café where we’ll sample an indigenous fermented beverage. Our next stop is at a workshop run by an indigenous craftswoman who hails from the Kankuama tribe in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Wayú tribe from the desert region in the northernmost part of South America, La Guajira. She will guide us through the process of transforming sheep wool and teach us how to craft our own miniature traditional bags using a technique that represents 4 primary native tribes. At the end of the session, everyone will be gifted a large mochila woven by a group of women from these tribes, thus taking home a piece of Colombia and helping indigenous families to prosper.
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