“Arhuaco” Dictionary

The Arhuacos are one of the four indigenous ancestral communities that inhabit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia, along with the Kogis, Kankuamos and Wiwas, all descendants of the Tayrona, former inhabitants of this sacred mountain.

Just 20 minutes from La Jorará (by walking) inhabits we will find an Arhuaco family with which we develop an authentic experience of nature and culture: The Arhuacos shoulder bags (mochilas) workshop, which is one of the most representative crafts in the country and with great recognition around the world.

We invite our guests and visitors to live this authentic and exclusive experience of Finca La Joará and Unique Colombia, a responsible tour operator tour agency. It will be an enriching activity where you will learn about an ancient tradition that has allowed the indigenous cultures of the Sierra Nevada to express their artistic and cultural values. On the “mochilas” workshop  you can reveal a magical indigenous tradition that will surely teach you the importance of nature in our lives, as well as values ​​such as respect, patience, creativity and traditions.

Thinking about how to establish a better connection between our travelers and this community, we have put available a brief Arhuaco dictionary with some key words and phrases that will help break the ice, start a conversation and keep a smile with an indigenous Arhuaco:

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