The Zenú Weaving Tour; a quilt of stories and memory.
ID: GYG768296-1235490
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the rich culture and history of the Zenú people by visiting the great Zenú Gold Museum and the NINHA workshop led by indigenous women from the community.
When you visit Cartagena, you see many handicrafts being sold on the street by local vendors. Yet, you miss out on the most important thing: they are indigenous peoples, from the Zenú culture. Their over 3,000-year-old weaving techniques have given Colombians one of their identity objects, the Sombrero Vueltiao. Learn about the Zenús directly from them. Visit the Zenú museum with a unique indigenous guidance and then visit the neighborhood "20 Julio" where a big Zenú family migrated. There you will see their workshop and learn some of their weaving techniques from them. You will have a chance to purchase exclusive objects directly from those who make them, improving their income and promoting fair market values.
Highlights
- Visit to the Zenú Gold Museum with a private Zenú guide.
- Get to know the culture and history of this 3,000 years old community.
- Visit their workshop and learn some of the weaving techniques
- Support this community and promote fair market values.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To the Workshop there is a small uphill walk, for this reason is not recommended for people that has walking problems.
We highly recommend wearing cap or a hat, using sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.
Our experiences at Cartagena Insider always include a donation to FEMcolombia, a local nonprofit that for years has helped Afro-descendants and indigenous communities secure land rights.
We will meet at this location at the lobby of the museum, you can find us by our Insider Tours orange t-shirts or/and by the NINHA kakhi shirts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
