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Artesanías de Colombia is an entity that seeks to expand the offer of cultural tourism, in addition to working to strengthen the daily work of Colombian artisans and promote the progress of the artisan sector. The objective is to improve their income through new business opportunities and the promotion of their crafts. To learn more about this work, it is possible to find information on artisan tourist routes, master craftsmen, events, Colombian crafts and destinations related to them.

Learn about the first 4 most important craft routes in the country, as well as the process and history of Colombian crafts. Visit Colombia and enjoy cultural tourism through this tour.
Handicrafts of Colombia: Wayúu Weaving Route
Featured trades: acrylic yarn weaving.
Emblematic Colombian crafts in this area: backpacks, hammocks and hammocks.


 

Backpack belonging to the Wayúu Weaving Route of Artesanías de Colombia. 
The Wayúu indigenous people, who live in La Guajira, weave colorful backpacks, hammocks and hammocks daily. These pieces describe their history, natural environment and social hierarchy through symbols.
This magical route, in which you visit artisan workshops and indigenous ranches, begins in Riohacha, then passing through Uribia and Manaure to reach Alta Guajira. We live hand in hand with master craftsmen, who have inherited the artisanal knowledge of their mothers and grandmothers.
During the trip, different experiences of the Wayúu culture are lived. Learn the sacred value of the word, enjoy the dances and typical food, see how these valuable Colombian crafts are woven, drink a refreshing corn drink and learn the history of the women who have maintained this tradition, are some of them.
Discover the Wayúu Rancherías and their crafts
How to get to Riohacha?
From Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport you must take a flight to Riohacha. You can also take flights from major cities in Colombia, such as Cali, Medellín and Barranquilla.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Francisco el Hombre Festival: It takes place in Riohacha in the month of March.
Wayúu Culture Festival: it takes place in the municipality of Uribia in the month of May.
Typical dishes that you should try
In Riohacha there are several typical La Guajira restaurants, where you can eat seafood and goat food. Friche is the iconic dish of the department and its base consists of goat meat.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Momposina Filigree Route
Featured trades: jewelry, cabinetmaking, weaving and embroidery.
Emblematic Colombian crafts in this area: momposina filigree, fabrics and embroidery, rocking chairs and furniture.

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Earrings belonging to the Momposina Filigree Route of Artesanías de Colombia. 
Mompox, in the department of Bolívar, is a place with charm and history in each of its corners. Here, Colombian crafts are experienced in a special way, especially through Momposina filigree and the jewelry that results from it.
On La Calle Real del Medio, located in the historic center, the main jewelry stores, some goldsmith workshops and traditional gastronomic places are concentrated. There are also markets, imposing houses and some churches.
This route offers different activities, such as visiting the house of master craftsman Simón Villanueva, who at 90 years old shares with visitors his stories and wisdom about gold and silver craftsmanship. In addition, it is essential to know the Association of Artisan Women, since it is where the work of crochet fabrics and embroidery is reflected.
How to get to Mompox?
From Valledupar there is a land trip that lasts approximately 3 hours and from Cartagena the land trip lasts approximately 7 hours. For both you will have to go through several municipalities until you reach Santa Ana, where the bridge that allows passage to Mompox is located.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Holy Week: in the months of March or April.
Jazz Festival: during September.
Day of the dead: in the month of November.
Typical dishes that you should try
There are several dishes that are part of the unique gastronomy of Mompox. The lemon candy, the cassava casabitos, the capa cheese and the smoked sausage have been produced for the first time by local women, and their families have dedicated themselves to replicating the heritage.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Galeras Volcano Route
Featured crafts: chaff veneer, Pasto varnish, leather embossing, iraca weaving and wood carving.
Emblematic Colombian crafts in this area: Pasto varnish, decorations with tamo veneer and the Sandoná hat.


 
 
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?	Vases carved in wood belonging to the Galeras de Artesanías de Colombia Volcano Route.
To the west of Pasto is the Galeras Volcano, and 50 kilometers away is the municipality of Sandoná, an important destination for cultural and artisanal tourism. Here, artisans take advantage of the fiber of the iraca palm to make products such as hats, bags, rugs and tablecloths.
In this municipality there is a great wealth of crafts, as the artisans have inherited the techniques of their ancestors and have shaped their cultural identity through their products.
During the tour of Pasto and Sandoná you will witness wonderful artisanal works. Among them are: masks carved in wood, chests and fruit bowls embossed in leather, and the classic Sandoneño hat.
How to get to Pasto and Sandoná?
To get to Pasto you can take a flight from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport to Antonio Nariño Airport. From there, take a taxi to Pasto, which is 45 minutes away. To go to Sandoná you must take a taxi to the Torobajo sector, where the vans are located that take approximately one hour along the Galeras volcano.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Carnival of blacks and whites: during the month of January.
Holy Week: in the months of March or April.

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Festival of the Virgen de las Mercedes: held in the month of September.
Typical dishes that you should try
The typical dishes of Nariño are: guinea pig, baked pork, lapingachos and trout. The sweet touch is the chilacuán dessert and the paila ice cream. And as a traditional drink you will find corn chicha.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Sibundoy Ancestral Valley Route
Featured trades: vertical loom weaving, wood carving, bead weaving and making musical instruments.
Emblematic Colombian crafts in this area: chumbes or sashes, ruanas, backpacks, masks and accessories.
 
 
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Masks carved in wood belonging to the Ancestral Sibundoy Valley Route of Artesanías de Colombia.
This region has long been known for being the bridge of cultural exchange between the Andes and the Amazon. The indigenous Inga and Kamsá peoples live in this place, where their artisans come from.
The Sibundoy Valley is one of the places in Colombia that still preserves its mysticism and energy. Therefore, during this route, you will experience a unique cultural tourism experience.
During this artisanal route you will be able to live experiences around crafts such as weaving, wood carving and the making of musical instruments, which are responsible for immortalizing the ancestral traditions of its inhabitants.
Get to know Salento, Quindío town of wax palm and crafts
How to get to Sibundoy?
From Pasto you can take a bus or van at the Transportation Terminal, with a 64 kilometer journey that takes approximately 2 hours. From Mocoa you must look for a van at the Transportation Terminal and you will arrive in Sibundoy in approximately 4 hours.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Big Day or Carnival of Forgiveness: it takes place on the Monday before Ash Wednesday.
Typical dishes that you should try
The region's gastronomy stands out for its abundance. There are typical indigenous and peasant dishes such as Vishana, corn and lulo colada, mote, milk products and a variety of sweets and jams.
The development of products around artisanal practices, such as Colombian crafts, allows the country to grow culturally and for artisans to be linked to the cultural tourism chain. For this reason, it is important to promote greater efficiency between the supply and demand of crafts. Furthermore, the benefits of tourism must be maximized, both for business productivity and for host communities.
Get to know the other 4 artisan routes created by Artesanías de Colombia, and enjoy everything they have to offer. Visit Colombia and be part of cultural tourism through this tour.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Artisanal Amazon Route
Featured trades: weaving, basket weaving, wood carving, pottery.
Emblematic crafts: benches, canes, masks, backpacks, hammocks, belts, baskets, fans, jewelry, plates and glasses.

 
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Container and individual belonging to the Artisanal Amazon Route of Artesanías de Colombia.
The Amazon Region is the perfect place for cultural, ecological and adventure tourism. Its landscapes are charming and you can also share it with the indigenous communities that live there.
This artisanal route allows you to learn about the traditions of different ethnic groups and interact with the communities of the Amazon. In addition, you can watch the master craftsmen do their work while telling the stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Colombian crafts tell the story of the indigenous people and the relationship they have with nature. These, made by artisans with materials transformed and collected inside the jungle, can be purchased directly in the communities and in the workshops located in Leticia.
Discover the modern sounds that are inspired by the Colombian Amazon
How to get to the Amazon?
You must take a flight to Leticia from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. There, you can visit nearby communities by traveling by land or river.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Gastronomic and Craft Fair: during the month of April.
International Fair of the Amazonian Confraternity: in the month of August.
International Festival of Tourism and Amazonian Culture: takes place in the month of September.
Craft Fair: in the month of October.
Pirarucú de Oro International Festival: during the month of November.
Typical dishes that you should try
The gastronomy of the Amazon is influenced by the river. The Pirarucú fish, cassava, banana, ants and strong flavors stand out. In addition, chili and typical fruit juices of the region, such as copoazú and arazá, are also very traditional.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Aguadeño Hat Route
Featured trades: iraca palm weaving.
Emblematic crafts: Aguadeño hat.


 
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Hat belonging to the Aguadeño Hat Route of Artesanías de Colombia.
The municipality of Aguadas has great artistic, cultural, artisanal, historical and architectural wealth. In addition, it is part of the coffee culture and is one of the most beautiful places in Caldas.
This artisanal tourist route begins with a visit to the places where the iraca palm fiber is prepared and then woven. Then, a few minutes away, you can visit the house of Martha Luz Giraldo, weaver of the Aguadeño hat. You can also visit Palmato, a company that produces and markets hats hand-woven by peasant women in the region.
During this tour you cannot miss a visit to The Hat Workshop and the Hat Shop, places created by master artisans with years of experience. Also, you can witness the teaching of these Colombian crafts to the new generations and see more than 300 types of hats exhibited in the National Hat Museum.
How to get to Aguadas?
You must take a flight to Manizales or Medellín from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. In either of these two cities you can take a bus that will take you to Aguadas, with a duration of approximately 3 and a half hours.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
National Festival of the Colombian Corridor: it takes place in the month of August and is considered one of the most important nationally.
Iraca Festival: this event is celebrated in the month of June and is the perfect place to celebrate the work of artisans and weavers.
Typical dishes that you should try
The best-known dish of the region is pionono aguadeño. It is a soft flour dough that is made by hand and has arequipe, figs and sandwich inside. This dish, made by Aguadeña families, has been a winner in different gastronomic contests.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Route of the Camino de los Guanes
Featured trades: fique weaving, stone carving, basket weaving and ceramics.
Emblematic crafts: Guane weaving, fique textiles, sacks, woven rugs, backpacks, sculptures, religious images and decorative spheres.

 

Rug belonging to the Route of the Camino de los Guanes de Artesanías de Colombia.
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Cartera perteneciente a la Ruta del Suroeste Antioqueño de Artesanías de Colombia
This cultural tourism place is one of the most artisanal in the area, as men and women create crafts that reflect their identity and the customs of the region. Here, the traditions of indigenous groups and the materials they used in past years are maintained.
The Camino de los Guanes route begins in Curití, a name that in Guane means “town of weavers” and a place where weaving has become a must-see for visitors. A few minutes away is San Gil, also recognized for its fique crafts, extreme sports and beautiful landscapes.
Then, you can visit Barichara, a Colombian Heritage Town where crafts can be seen in every corner. Its streets and houses show the arduous stone work that has been carried out for years by Santander men.
Transport yourself back in time walking through the beautiful streets of Barichara
How to get to Barichara?
From Bogotá and other cities you can take a flight to Bucaramanga. From there, you must take land transportation that will pass through different municipalities until you reach Barichara.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Foundation Celebration: It takes place in the second week of May in San Gil, the second week of March in Curití and the first week of February in Barichara.
Guane de oro: this peasant music festival takes place the first week of December.
Fairs and festivals: the first festive long weekend of November is celebrated in San Gil, the Kings' long weekend in Curití and the second week of October in Barichara.
Green Film Festival: It takes place in the month of September.
Typical dishes that you should try
Santander food is one of the most recognized in the country. It has a wide variety of dishes and indigenous influences. Big-ass ants are the most well-known and extravagant dish of this region. However, others are consumed such as mute, pepitoria, fried meat and corn arepas.
Handicrafts from Colombia: Southwest Antioquia Route
Featured trades: leather goods, saddlery, saddlery, carpentry, weaving and embroidery.
Emblematic crafts: Jericoan carriel, leather crafts, stone carving, painting on stools and jewelry in beads.

These two places, located in southwest Antioquia, are part of the Heritage Towns of Colombia. They are cultural and artisanal tourism destinations that are not to be missed when visiting the country. Its details, landscapes and artisan traditions will make this route unforgettable.
Jericó is a typical Antioquia town, with coffee traditions and houses of all colors. Here, one of the most recognized and representative Colombian crafts of Antioquia is produced: the Jericoan carriel. The leather industry, fique work and the typical sweets of the Andean Region are also famous.
Jardín stands out for the elaboration of the stools, which are basic chairs painted and made of wood. They are produced completely by hand by artisans, who decorate the leather back with paintings that represent the Paisa culture. Stools are often used in restaurants, cafes, inns and bars in Antioquia.
Discover what the Coffee Cultural Landscape offers you, three regions and a single charm.
How to get to Jericho and Garden?
You will need to take a flight to Medellín from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. To go to either of these two destinations you will have to take a bus at the South Terminal. To Jericho the journey takes approximately 3 hours and to Jardín 3 and a half hours.
Events and festivities that you cannot miss
Festival of the kite and sweetness: in the month of August in Jericho.
Holy Week: in the months of March or April in both places.
International Theater Festival: it takes place in the month of August in Jericho.
Jerichoanity Week: during the month of September in Jericho.
Art Fair: takes place in June in Jardín.
Typical dishes that you should try
The department of Antioquia delights its visitors with the traditional dishes of the region. In Jericó and Jardín there are different restaurants, as well as cafes that offer the product grown there. Among the characteristic dishes are cardamom, the Jericoan dessert, trout, Luisa and sweet figs.

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Top 10 Colombian artisan products
In Colombia there are still a large number of indigenous communities and their traditions. Crafts are an integral part of the country's history, but also of its intangible heritage. Crafts are today an important source of income for communities, but also a way to preserve their way of life and make it known.


In Colombia there are still a large number of indigenous communities and their traditions. Crafts are an integral part of the country's history, but also of its intangible heritage. Crafts are today an important source of income for communities, but also a way to preserve their way of life and make it known beyond borders.

1. Backpacks
The Backpacks are bags woven by the women of the Wayuu community that lives in La Guajira, the easternmost peninsula of Latin America. These colorful and unique handmade confections require almost 25 days of weaving. Wayuu women demonstrate their intelligence, skill and creativity when performing this ancient technique of several generations. The men weave the shoulder bag. Initially dedicated to personal transportation, all Backpacks have a unique shape but a unique color and drawings. It is said that a Backpack reflects the personality of the person who wears it or who makes it. Try to buy authentic backpacks and not reproductions so that they benefit the communities.


Tradicional Wayuu Bags
Mayoristas en Aguachica
https://www.instagram.com/mochilas_wayuu_tradicional?igsh=MWpxN25pdnl3c2dzNQ==

Rosa Love Store
Cartagena
https://www.instagram.com/rosalovestore?igsh=bmlxc3Q2cWV5Z25l

Mochilas jele
Barranquilla

https://www.instagram.com/mochilasjelc_?igsh=MWl1dGh3NGpxdjBxOQ==

2. Las Molas
The molas are colored drawings on a black background woven by the women of the Guna community. These artisanal pieces are made by hand to freeze their culture in time. The women of the Guna community are dedicated to it and are experts in this artisanal discipline protected and exhibited in the Gold Museum in Bogota.

Cultura Muisca y Cafe
Bogota
https://www.instagram.com/culturamuiscaycafe?igsh=Z2lxbjQycWlyYzN4

ArtesaniasTule kuna
Antioquia
https://www.instagram.com/tulekuna?igsh=Nmp6NHlxMGxieXpm

3. Ceramics from Ráquira
Clay is the union of water, earth, air and fire. It is also a material used by pre-Columbian people to store water, corn and salt. Today Ráquira ceramics have a utilitarian but also magical character.


Canaan Artesanias de Raquira
https://www.instagram.com/canaanartesanias?igsh=MWNvcGcwYTUzdzVtcw==

Ceramicas el Dorado
Carmen de Viboral
https://www.instagram.com/ceramicaseldoradosas?igsh=MWdlOXBkM2Fmc3E0cQ==


4. The Vueltiao hat
The Vueltiao hat, one of the best-known artisanal symbols of Colombia, is made by the Zenú community. Through a complex traditional process, the natural fibers of the “caña arrow” palm tree are extracted and transformed into black and white patterns that represent the totemic elements of the Zenú community.

Sombrero Voltiao
Tuchin
https://www.instagram.com/sombvueltiao?igsh=MXNkOXVqMW8zb2RzNQ==

Carpio Balitazar
Tuchin
https://www.instagram.com/carpio_baltazar?igsh=bDR4czg3d3gxOGty
5. Grass Varnish – mop resin
The indigenous people who live in Nariño developed a technique to extract the resin from the “Mopa-Mopa” tree. Formed into thin sheets and dyed with vegetable dyes, the resin is placed on everyday wooden objects (bowl, vase).

Gilberto Granja y Barniz de Pasto
Pasto
https://www.instagram.com/barnizdepasto?igsh=MXNvY3ZxanZ6YnZqeQ==

Artesanias Joel
https://www.instagram.com/artesaniasjoel?igsh=MTNsY293eWpiOHM2bQ==

6. Ponchos colombianos
The poncho is a typical Latin American garment with a simple rectangle-shaped design and a hole in the head, without sleeves to facilitate movement. In Colombia, it is carried in the coolest rural areas of the territory: Cundinamarca, Cundiboyacense region of the Tenza Valley. The poncho, which is usually worn by men, is a handmade piece that is easy to find in Colombia and is often of good quality.

Irma 
Boyaca
https://www.instagram.com/tejidosybordadosirma?igsh=MTY2NGphZ3J6ZGtoMg==

El Baquiano
Villavicencio
https://www.instagram.com/elbaquianotiendallanera?igsh=dzZ0aWMzaDVkY2R5
7. Las alpargatas

Espadrilles are light canvas shoes with rope soles. Comfortable and ideal for warm weather. Colored, plain, black or white, they have gone through all fashions. They are found in the Andean regions and throughout Colombia.

Garagoartesanias
Boyaca
https://www.instagram.com/garagoartesaniaseimpermeables?igsh=MXc3d2lxdDd2NWFtdQ==


Alhamas
https://www.instagram.com/alhamas_rd?igsh=enF0a3Frd3ZpYnQ5

8. Las mochilas arhuacas
The Arhuaco backpacks or Tutu Iku in Ika are a handmade product of the Arhuaco ethnic group and one of the most representative of Colombia. Made by the women of the community, the Gwati, from a very young age, the backpacks come in different forms: woven from natural wool, cotton, fique or industrial wool. Men carry them on their shoulders for three purposes: carrying personal items, transporting coca leaves, or storing food for the trip.

Ekka
Riohacha
https://www.instagram.com/ekaa_wayuu?igsh=b3c5czJxeWpqMDQw

Mochilas Arhuacas
Sierra Nevada
https://www.instagram.com/arhuacadecorazon?igsh=bTBjdDkzczF5NW13

Origen Arhuaco
Cartagena
https://www.instagram.com/origen_arhuaco?igsh=cHd0cmU4bGRvZ3B0
9. Las bisutería colombiana

Colombian jewelry is very colorful, composed of stones and leather (for men). Colombia is the country of emeralds, but be careful not to buy them anywhere, or from anyone.


Accesorios Cattleya
Ibague
https://www.instagram.com/cattleya.store?igsh=MTdzdWFnMW9xeTAwZw==

Mios
Medellin
https://www.instagram.com/mios.accesorios?igsh=MXI1d3phajNhYzVucw==
10. Las chivas de barro
The mud chivas are quite special buses. Historically, they were used to connect rural villages or isolated farms with major towns. The inhabitants of the Andes use it to transport goods or for their personal transportation. Models of traditional art, these buses covered in colorful drawings are a Colombian treasure.
Colombian crafts allow thousands of people to make a living from this preserved and envied indigenous art. During your trip to Colombia, take the time to understand and appreciate these customs.

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