San Jacinto, land of folklore, cumbia, and crafts
ID: GYG1010100-1562654
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
San Jacinto, cultural and natural heritage of the Montes de María. Learn how to: weave on a traditional loom, about organic chocolate and stories of peace, and about gaitas and cumbia music.
San Jacinto Cultural Route, Land of the Big Hammock Come and discover the wonderful municipality of San Jacinto, located in the Montes de María, on the Colombian Caribbean coast. Just an hour and a half from Cartagena de Indias. San Jacinto, land of handmade hammocks, Zenú indigenous tradition, full of color and joy, a community that has moved forward after the violent armed conflict that the region experienced.
We invite you to discover San Jacinto, land of peace, in an experience full of chocolate and organic cocoa, handmade hammocks, and a musical experience to the sound of bagpipes and drums. Departure from Cartagena (door-to-door pickup)
8:30 a.m.: Arrival at the cacao and chocolate processing factory. Breakfast with chocolate and tour of the factory, a venture by cacao-producing farmers. 10:00 a.m.: Visit to artisan looms: demonstration and workshop on vertical loom weaving. Here we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch with the artisan teachers.
11:00 am: Musical experience with maestro Rafa Pérez, bagpiper and decimero from San Jacinto, winners of the Latin Grammy Award. At his school and foundation, Mi Gaita, we will enjoy an afternoon of bagpipes and drums. Currently part of the Cumbia Route. 12:00 Traditional local lunch 1:00 pm Return to Cartagena
2:30–3:00 p.m. Approximate arrival at the hotel.
Duration: Full day (8 hrs) Includes: Private transportation to and from Cartagena Breakfast and typical regional lunch Hydration *All established and adapted biosafety protocols Bilingual tour guide/companion (Spanish/English).
Highlights
- Unique specialized immersive cultural experience.
- Community and peace tourism
- History of cumbia as Colombia's national rhythm
- You can participate in 3 workshops (chocolate, weaving, music) in just 1 day.
- You support economic growth with responsible tourism practices.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Transportation in a private vehicle in optimal condition Pickup at your place of accommodation and drop-off at the starting point Breakfast Lunch Cacao workshop Handicraft weaving workshop Cumbia music workshop with a Latin Grammy award-winning teacher Museum visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips and other items not mentioned in the tour
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.
