Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Why Book This Experience? Spaces are strictly limited to ensure personalized, one-on-one guidance at the lapidary bench. No prior experience is needed—this is your chance to master specialized carving wheels alongside a master artisan and transform a rough, natural gemstone with your own hands. Don’t just buy a souvenir—carve your own piece of Colombian history. Secure your bench today and bring your own emerald to life!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A genuine raw Colombian emerald to carve, polish, and keep.
Use of professional lapidary benches and specialized tools.
Meeting Points
Departure
We will meet right at the statue located in the center of Plazoleta del Rosario. I will be holding a green umbrella so you can easily recognize me from a distance.
Why Book This Experience? Spaces are strictly limited to ensure personalized, one-on-one guidance at the lapidary bench. No prior experience is needed—this is your chance to master specialized carving wheels alongside a master artisan and transform a rough, natural gemstone with your own hands. Don’t just buy a souvenir—carve your own piece of Colombian history. Secure your bench today and bring your own emerald to life!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A genuine raw Colombian emerald to carve, polish, and keep.
Use of professional lapidary benches and specialized tools.
Meeting Points
Departure
We will meet right at the statue located in the center of Plazoleta del Rosario. I will be holding a green umbrella so you can easily recognize me from a distance.
Return
Itinerary
Carve Your Own Emerald: An Authentic Hands-On Experience Step into the world of Colombian emeralds with a unique, hands-on masterclass led by a traditional artisan family. No prior experience is needed—this workshop is perfectly designed for beginners, couples, and travelers of all levels. Part 1: The Insider's Eye We begin with an interactive introduction to the emerald trade. Skip the boring lectures—you will handle raw gems and learn the insider secrets to identifying real stones. Discover how to judge color, transparency, and quality like a professional. Part 2: Bring Your Gem to Life Next, the real action begins. You will sit at a traditional professional lapidary bench, select your own...
