Private Tour Esmerald in Cartagena

General information

Destination	Category
Cartagena, Colombia	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Go across the main emerald market in Cartagena accompanied by a professional local guide, who will explain the history, extraction and commercialization of emeralds and you will have contact with the real emerald traders of the formal market.


During the tour you will be in constant contact with the real high-cost emeralds, and a t the same time, the guide will explain the inner and outer characteristics to identify true emeralds, and when the tour ends you will have the basic knowledge to tell apart real and fake emeralds.


Moreover, you will learn about the contributi

Go across the main emerald market in Cartagena accompanied by a professional local guide, who will explain the history, extraction and commercialization of emeralds and you will have contact with the real emerald traders of the formal market.


During the tour you will be in constant contact with the real high-cost emeralds, and a t the same time, the guide will explain the inner and outer characteristics to identify true emeralds, and when the tour ends you will have the basic knowledge to tell apart real and fake emeralds.


Moreover, you will learn about the contribution made by the aborigine peoples in regards to the metalsmith techniques, highlight the inherited value of the myths and legends around emeralds and gold. Likewise, you will understand the magic world of mines in our country and invaluable pieces for their technique and symbolism.




Meeting/pick-up point: The activity start and finish in the hotel that you are staying.

Duration: 6 hours.

Start/opening time: 9am.

End/closing time: 3pm.

Opening days/period: Daily.

Medical restrictions: Don´t do this activity if you are under the influence of alcohol or any hallucinogen drug.

Others: You need to take cash in the local currency.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide