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Andean highlands landscape near the Embera Chamí territory outside Jardín

CultureMarch 9, 2026

Karmata Rúa: Visiting the Embera Chamí Indigenous Community Near Jardín

A respectful guide to visiting Karmata Rúa (Cristianía), the Embera Chamí indigenous reserve near Jardín. Learn about their ancient culture, traditional crafts, spiritual practices, and how to visit responsibly.

Handmade woven baskets displayed at a market

CultureFebruary 18, 2026

Cestería: Jardín's Living Basket-Weaving Tradition

Discover cestería — Jardín's centuries-old basket-weaving tradition. Where to see artisans at work, buy authentic pieces, and learn this living craft.

Colorful handcrafted baskets and goods at the Jardín market

Guest StoriesFebruary 15, 2026

Hands That Weave Worlds: A Portuguese Ceramicist Discovers the Cestería of Jardín

Portuguese ceramicist Maria Santos spent 5 nights at Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín, discovering unexpected parallels between her clay work and the ancient cestería tradition — and falling in love with a pueblo that lives through its hands.

Traditional Colombian dishes beautifully presented at a restaurant in Jardín

Guest StoriesJune 22, 2025

Flavors of Jardín: Pierre and Sophie's Story from France

French couple Pierre and Sophie share their culinary journey through Jardín — from trucha to artisanal crafts, colonial architecture to unexpected gastronomic discoveries at Isla de Pascua hostel.

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