Emerald Tour of Cartagena

Join us on an enlightening Emerald Tour of Cartagena de Indias, where you'll explore a workshop and museum committed to showcasing one of Colombia's most celebrated treasures, the beautiful Fuego Verde emerald!

Emerald Tour of Cartagena

Your experience begins at the designated time at the Camellón de los Mártires, setting the stage for a memorable Emerald Tour of Cartagena de Indias. Colombia holds a significant place in the global emerald trade, and now you'll have a chance to delve into its rich heritage.

The first stop is an emerald workshop, where skilled artisans will demonstrate the intricate craft of carving, employing time-honored methods. You'll gain insight into how exquisite emerald jewellery is created, along with numerous fascinating aspects of its production.

Following our exploration of the workshop, we will proceed to the Emerald Museum. Here, the exhibits unveil the history of the Colombian emerald trade, while also educating you on how to differentiate between various types of emeralds based on color, clarity, and luminosity—discover that there are as many as 27 unique shades of green!

As part of this unique display, you will also have the chance to view the renowned Fuego Verde emerald in person, a gem of exceptional worth.

Concluding the 3-hour tour, we will part ways at the museum entrance, leaving you with the memories of this extraordinary experience.