Taste & Transform: Cooking for Change

Beyond Cartagena’s walls and beaches lies a story few visitors ever discover. It's the story of its people—communities reinventing themselves, dreams being nurtured, and a cuisine that reflects the soul of this land.

This experience goes beyond traditional tourism. It’s an invitation to live, connect, and become part of Cartagena’s transformation.

Immerse Yourself in the Heart of Cartagena

We begin at 8:00 a.m. in Getsemaní, one of Cartagena's most vibrant neighborhoods, before heading to a local community reshaping its future through determination and resilience.

Guided by Fundación Granitos de Paz, you'll witness firsthand a model of community development that has improved hundreds of families' lives through education, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

During this experience, you'll:

✔ Hear inspiring stories of resilience and hope directly from those who live them every day.

✔ Explore community gardens that ensure food security and strengthen the local economy.

✔ Experience the power of empowerment as a community takes control of its destiny.

✔ Discover the authentic Cartagena built on hard work, resilience, and solidarity.

✔ Meet remarkable women leaders, who will share their experiences and invite you to taste and purchase their locally crafted products.

From the Earth to Your Plate: A Culinary Class with Soul

We'll return to Getsemaní, with stunning views of the historic San Felipe Fortress. Here, tradition comes alive in every dish at our cooking studio.

Led by a local chef, you'll learn to create emblematic recipes using fresh ingredients from the community gardens you've just visited.

In this immersive cooking class, you'll enjoy:

👨‍🍳 Hands-on cooking experience where each ingredient tells a story.

🌿 Fresh, sustainable produce grown by local communities.

🤝 Meaningful conversations about how food can drive social transformation.

🍽 A feast celebrating Cartagena's vibrant flavors.

Your Experience Makes a Difference

This isn't merely a culinary activity; it's a chance to make a genuine impact. A portion of your participation fee directly supports Fundación Granitos de Paz's programs in education, health, and sustainable development.

📌 How Your Participation Helps:

✅ 40% of the experience fee will be donated directly to Fundación Granitos de Paz to support their Productive Gardens ("Patios Productivos") program. These funds help purchase seeds, fertilizers, wood, and provide technical assistance and psychosocial support.

Much More Than a Tour: A Connection with Cartagena’s True Essence

This isn’t just a tour—it’s your chance to encounter the Cartagena most visitors never see. Connect deeply, share with local people, and become a part of their inspiring story.

🔸 Discover. Cook. Transform. 🔸