The Zenú Weaving Tour
When you visit Cartagena, you’ll likely see many handmade crafts sold by local street vendors.
But what you may not realize is something even more meaningful: many of these artisans belong to the Indigenous Zenú people, a culture with over 3,000 years of history.
Their traditional weaving techniques have been passed down through generations and gave birth to one of Colombia’s most iconic cultural symbols: the Sombrero Vueltiao.
Overview
Itinerary
Embarking on your journey at the Zenú Gold Museum in Cartagena’s walled city, you'll learn firsthand about gold, history, and ancient cultivation techniques directly from Zenú indigenous guides. Next, you’ll take private transportation to the Zenú workshop in the “20 de Julio” neighborhood, where a group of Zenú women from Cartagena reside.
There, you will meet local artisans responsible for creating masterpieces, including Colombia’s iconic symbol—the Sombrero Vueltiao. In their workshop, they will also teach you weaving techniques that have been preserved for over 3,000 years.
Our experiences at Cartagena Insider always include a donation to Femcolombia, a non-profit organization that has supported Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities in their fight for land rights for years.
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The Zenú Gold Museum
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Visit 20 julio neighborhood
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Weaving class in NINHA worshop
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Transportaton back to Cartagena walled city
Includes
Zenú guide
Private Transport
Bottled water/ hydratation
Enjoy a worshop with the Zenú indigenous women of NINHA
Travel Insurance
Local snacks
Visit to the Zenú Gold Museum