Mochila Workshop: Indigenous Art and Culture

Immerse yourself in the indigenous ancestral culture of Colombia with our traditional bag workshop. Learn the art of making a mochila and support indigenous families.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Cranky Croc Hostel - 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.
  • Casa Galería Café - Our first stop will be a local café where we will try an indigenous fermented drink. We will have a discussion about the…
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Indigenous drink
  • Mochila tradicional wayú
Additional Information

Join us for a workshop on the traditional Colombian mochila!
We’re going to explore the deep-rooted indigenous culture of northern Colombia. This involves understanding the significance of the native population and their artistry. A stroll through the historical colonial center precedes our visit to a local café where we’ll sample an indigenous fermented…

Location
The Cranky Croc Hostel
Calle 12d
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.***
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stewwithaview
Apr 19, 2024
Mini Mochila - My mom and I wanted to learn something traditional, and Lorena was our guide for Candelaria and Montserrat earlier in the week. I reached out to her and she recommended this experience. Rosa was amazing and patient, teaching us how to stitch and make our Mochilas and we learned about her tribe and others in Colombia. We had so much fun and got to experience something new and different. Lorena is an incredible guide and I would recommend booking her.
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Nikolerr632
Feb 26, 2024
Excellent!! - It was a great experience and I learned a lot with Doña Rosa. I made a beautiful backpack with the guidance and help of Doña Rosa. I would recommend it with your friends, family or alone!!
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Mattaliberti
Nov 21, 2023
Great handcrafts and warm welcome - We had such a wonderful time in this experience. Andrea was a warm host, she greeted us at the meeting point and shared some local history as we walked through La Candelaria to the site. Rosa was a delightful artisan to spend time with. She joked as she taught us how to weave backpacks and Andrea translated and gave us context. We watched people stroll by, sipped indigenous tea, and made adorable backpacks. We came away feeling much more knowledgeable of Bogota and artisans. Highly recommend.
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Kathyo626
Jun 10, 2023
Highlight of Bogota - Julie and Rosa were amazing teachers of the history of the indigenous people as well as the techniques required to make their beautiful bags! This was the highlight of our time ijn Bogota and we would highly recommend booking this your. Not only will you appreciate the work of the crafts people but I believe you will walk away with new friends!
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39barbz
Dec 7, 2022
Highly recommend! - Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in textiles, indigenous wisdom and Bogota history. Andreas was a knowledgeable and very considerate tour guide with many stories to tell. He went above and beyond in many ways. Rosa is a gifted teacher and maker. I really enjoyed learning to make the mochila with her and members of her family who were in her shop at the time. An experience of a lifetime for me!
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Rachzhao
Sep 15, 2019
Great salsa class - We had a fantastic private salsa class with Luigi. In 2 hours we went from total beginners to learning a good repetoire of moves and being dancing competently together to good music. + Reasonably priced. Most importantly it was very fun and would definitely recommend Luigi as a thorough but funny teacher. He offered to show us to some dance clubs afterwards but unfortunately we had an early flight the next morning so couldn't go. Thanks again!
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From $85
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).