Mochilas are a traditional type of bag woven from wool by members of Indigenous communities from northern Colombia, and are popular across the country. With this workshop, you’ll not only learn about mochilas and how they are made, but you’ll also get to design one yourself with the help of an experienced artisan from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #346, Bogotá, Colombia

We will meet up with our guide at the hostel and then take a walk through the historic center of Bogotá, passing through the sacred lands of the indigenous Muisca peoples.

Stop At: Casa Galería Café, Cra. 2 #12B – 92, Bogotá, Colombia

Our first stop will be a local café where we will try an indigenous fermented drink. We will have a discussion about the indigenous tribes in Northern Colombia and the cultural significance of the Mochila to these communities.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: K.AN.KI.WAS, Cra. 3 #11-24, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia

Next we will visit the workshop of a traditional artisan from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region. She will teach us the traditional patterns and techniques for weaving a mochila and each of us will design our own miniature mochila. In addition we will each receive a large mochila made by to women of the tribe to take home.

Duration: 2 hours

Departure and return

Departure details

• The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #346, Bogotá, Colombia We will meet at… The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia ***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***

Return details

• Returns to original departure point

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help! Just call the number below and reference the product name:

+57 3146321325

Additional information

• Confirmation email will be sent after booking
• No serious medical conditions that would prevent walking long distances and down hills
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation policy

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Help

For any additional questions or help with your booking, call the number below and reference the product name:

+573146321325

schedule:

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