Taste & Transform: Cartagena Community Cooking Experience.
Discover the heart of Cartagena through food, community, and social impact - a transformative culinary journey that goes far beyond a typical cooking class.
Get Fit and Connect with the Locals.
Get into the ring with some of the city’s up and coming boxers and enjoy a grass roots workout that you won’t forget.
The Lowdown.
Step into the vibrant streets of Getsemaní and embark on a powerful culinary adventure that connects you directly to the soul of Cartagena. This immersive experience takes you on a journey through community gardens, introducing you to inspiring local women who are reshaping their lives through entrepreneurship and food.
You'll explore the resilient neighborhood of Getsemaní, learning about community development initiatives while connecting with local leaders. The experience culminates in a hands-on Colombian cooking class using fresh ingredients sourced directly from community gardens, allowing you to not just taste, but truly understand the transformative power of food.
More than just a cooking class, this is impact tourism at its finest - where every bite tells a story of hope, resilience, and positive change. You're not just learning to cook; you're becoming part of a meaningful narrative of community empowerment.
FAQs
What’s Included on this tour?
Guided tour of Getsemaní neighborhood
Visit to community gardens
Hands-on Colombian cooking class
Meal prepared with local ingredients
Interactions with community leaders
40% of booking supporting local development
What’s not included on this tour?
Transportation to meeting point
Alcoholic beverages
Personal souvenirs
Gratuities
Who will enjoy this tour?
Socially conscious travelers, culinary enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and those passionate about sustainable tourism and community development.
Is this a private or shared tour?
This is a private experience, just for you and your group. That means your guide will meet you at your hotel and you won't be joined by other visitors on the tour.
What time does the tour depart and return?
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | Variable
Where does this tour depart from?
Getsemaní Neighborhood, Cartagena
$85
Per Person*
This is a private experience, just for you and your group. That means your guide will meet you at your hotel and you won't be joined by other visitors on the tour. If you would rather book a shared group experience, great for meeting like-minded people sometimes there are fixed departure tours from fixed meeting points that you can join. If you would prefer to join one of these tours, please contact us for more information.
Based on a minimum of four people.
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