Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena
Overview
This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Go deep into indigenous Zenú culture and learn directly from them about their heritage, history, and most recognized handcrafts in a weaving workshop and visit to Cartagena's Gold Museum.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Donations to ASOMAIZ and FEM (local indigenous development organizations)
- Impulse Insurance
- Knowledgeable guide in English and/or Spanish.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Entry tickets to attractions mentioned.
✗ Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Optional tips and gratuities.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
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.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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Special Instructions
• Note: Please email Impulse Travel at info@impulsetravel.co to confirm your pickup time and location
• The price you paid for the service does not include 19% V.A.T. This benefit only applies to foreigners entering as tourists, so it is necessary that you send us as proof a copy of your passport and the photo of the entry stamp to the country. As required by the national tax authority.
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