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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.
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
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museo del Oro Zenú - This tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup, taking you to the Zenú Gold Museum. Here, you will marvel at the exquisite gold ornaments crafted by the ancient Zenú indigenous people. A knowledgeable Zenú indigenous guide will provide an in-depth understanding of the artifacts and their iconography, rich with meaning and…
- Museo del Oro Zenú - This tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup, taking you to the Zenú Gold Museum. Here, you will marvel at the exquisite gold ornaments crafted by the ancient Zenú indigenous people. A knowledgeable Zenú indigenous guide will provide an in-depth understanding of the artifacts and their iconography, rich with meaning and history that reflects the Zenú worldview.
- 20 de Julio - Following the museum visit, the tour continues to the 20 de Julio neighborhood, a peripheral area in Cartagena, where the Ninha workshop is held. Upon arrival, you will meet inspiring indigenous women who lead this weaving project and workshop, supporting their families and preserving their endangered indigenous heritage. Through these women, you will learn about the history of the Zenú people, the challenges they have overcome, and their story of resilience. Additionally, you will discover the process of Caña Flecha, the primary material used in their woven crafts, learn how to weave with it, and understand the symbolic meanings of the renowned Sombrero Vueltiao. During the workshop, enjoy a traditional maize and coconut beverage along with 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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V592dykatherines
Feb 12, 2025
A day of learning - The guided museum tour was very informative but the visit to the project was fantastic. It was an opportunity to see beyond the tourist area and to learn about the art of weaving and today’s Zenú people. Thank you for a great day
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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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