CARTAGENA
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The 10 most popular workshops in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Cook Colombian Caribbean classics in Cartagena with local chefs in a small group. Learn techniques, eat together, and enjoy wine.
“We enjoyed learning so much about Colombian cuisine with our chef Jazminne. From the fresh local ingredients to the preparation and cooking techniques, every aspect of this cooking (and eating!) class was top notch.”
Cartagena dance class on a secret Getsemaní rooftop learning salsa, merengue, bachata, champeta, with drinks and a video tutorial.
“Very quaint experience. Small enough so it was not overwhelming but enough people to make it fun and not awkward. Would highly recommend. This was a wonderful experience!!!”
Behind-the-scenes emerald tour in Cartagena: museum, mine replicas, jewelry making, and hotel pickup for $18 in 1–2 hours.
“The tour was really enjoyable. Our guide, Jera, was such a lovely young lady, full of smiles, friendly, and quite knowledgeable about the emeralds and the manufacturing process. It was a pleasure to learn from her. We liked the mine replica walk-through, as well as the history of emerald extraction, the various types, walking around…”
A 6-hour Cartagena pub crawl through Getsemaní and Old City with dancing lessons, free shots, live music, and bar-to-club entry.
Hands-on Colombian cooking class in Cartagena’s Old City. Make coconut rice, patacones, fish, empanadas, panela water, then eat together.
“Nicely done cooking class. Spanish cook with english translator. We made 5 Colombian dishes! Well worth the time and money”
Cook a four-course Colombian lunch in a small Cartagena class. Hands-on, local teaching, and recipes sent after.
“Well run cooking school in a new modern building in the old city. They paid exceptional attention to the allergy needs of the guests, the facility was super clean, the chefs are fantastic and all the helpers made for a smooth experience. We loved what we cooked!”
Bazurto Market tour and cooking class in Cartagena. Shop with locals, cook Caribbean favorites in a family kitchen, then enjoy lunch.
“You experience the real Colombian life. Market experience and real home cooking experience. People are very friendly and want to teach new things”
Learn salsa basics in Cartagena’s Getsemaní with a 1-hour group class. Beginner-friendly, live entertainment, $15, evening times.
“It was my first time participating in a salsa class an I am happy coming away from it with the knowledge that I have about the dance and how to!! 😊”
Private surf class in Cartagena with certified instructor Hugo Gonzalez Chalela. 90 minutes of coaching, safety, and follow-up tips.
“Great communication! I had an amazing time and would recommended Ohana surf experience to anyone wanting to try surfing! I had a blast and caught tons of waves!”
A small-group 2-hour specialty coffee walk in Cartagena’s historic center, tasting Colombian coffees with baristas and guides.
“This was a very enjoyable experience. Our host was very informative and pleasant. We had a great time learning about Colombia coffee history while tasting some amazing coffee.”
