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Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena: Delve into Zenú Culture, History, & Handicrafts
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Cartagena
Venture into indigenous Zenú culture with our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel. Gain direct insights into their heritage and history, learn their renowned handicrafts through a weaving workshop, and pay a visit to Cartagena’s Gold Museum.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- 20 de Julio - 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.
What's Included
- Donations to local indigenous development organizations (ASOMAIZ & FEM).
- Comprehensive Impulse Insurance.
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service.
- Includes all entry tickets to listed attractions.
What's Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Optional tips and gratuities.
Additional Information
- 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.
Location
Museo del Oro Zenu
Plaza de Bolivar, Centro de la ciudad amurallada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Avivab2016
Jul 6, 2023
Great Local Experience - This tour takes you off the typical Cartagena tourist experiences and immerses you in the local history and culture of the Zenu. Wonderful tour of the Museo del Oro but the best was actually visiting a local woman's workshop where they are securing future of the Zenu weaving crafts. After spending time there I guarantee you'll have a greater appreciation of indigenous crafts and what it takes to keep those skills and their culture alive.
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