Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena

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Zenu Ninha Project — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Impulse Travel

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Donations to ASOMAIZ and FEM (local indigenous development organizations)
Included: Impulse Insurance
Included: Knowledgeable guide in English and/or Spanish.
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Included: Entry tickets to attractions mentioned.

Not included

Not included: Food and beverages
Not included: Optional tips and gratuities.

Itinerary

Museo del Oro Zenu

one hour Admission included

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.
Stop 2

3 hours

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Hostal Bahia
Hotel Pueblito Playa
Hotel Boutique At The Park
Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
Hotel Casa de las Palmas
Alojamiento Cerca al Mar
Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
Hotel Casa del Curato
Hotel Casa Lourdes
Casa El Carretero

and 159 more pickup points

Pick up service from Cartagena hotels or accommodations. Please enter your pick up details.

*Note: Hotels in Manzanillo area have an additional cost. Please contact us to arrange it.

Using your ticket

Note: Please email Impulse Travel at [email protected] 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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.