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The Fique

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The textile industry in Medellín has undergone a remarkable evolution, combining ancestral techniques with innovation and modern design. Its development has been driven by the talent, creativity, and knowledge inherited from Colombia’s indigenous peoples, who have preserved the tradition of artisanal textile art across generations. Using natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and fique, these communities create unique textile crafts, including indigenous backpacks, woven blankets, jackets, and traditional clothing. Each piece reflects the region’s cultural identity, becoming a symbol of its textile heritage.

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    ​DURATION: 8 hours

    START TIME: 9:00 a.m

    DIFFICULTY: Low

    ITINERARY: You’ll arrive by tram and cable car at the iconic Pan de Azúcar hill, where you’ll learn about the cultivation of fique as a means of preventing landslides and fires. Here, you’ll learn about the production of various products, including handicrafts, and how fique helps protect the environment. Medellín remains committed to reviving the fique-making tradition so deeply rooted in this region, which reached its peak in the 1960s. ​

    BENEFITS:  This tour also helps you understand how the cultivation of fique on the city’s hillsides plays a key role in Medellín’s environmental sustainability, especially in steeply sloped areas and vulnerable neighborhoods. During this experience, you’ll enjoy a deep immersion, where you’ll learn about the importance of fique as an ancestral natural fiber used by rural communities for artisanal weaving, the creation of traditional products, and the preservation of the Paisa cultural identity. 

     RATES 

    2  to 4 travelers

    USD $ 100 x traveler

    Children ages 6 to 10 receive a 50% discount

    5 to 7 travelers

    USD $ 95 x traveler

    Children ages 6 to 10 receive a 50% discount

    8 to 12 travelers

    USD $ 90 x traveler

    ​Children ages 6 to 10 receive a 50% discount

    INCLUDES

    Transportation - Guided Tour - Lunch - Insurance

    NOT INCLUDE

    Airfare - Lodging - Dinners - Tips

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