Private Tour

Private Marimbea Experience Play traditional Colombian music

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

We will start with a brief introduction of the geographical and cultural origin of this music and a demonstration of some of its rhythms, which includes Bunde, Currulao, Rumba, and Juga among others. We will embark on a unique musical journey through the instruments used in the villages of the rural Pacific Coast of Colombia. These traditional instruments include the Marimba de Chonta, the Cununos and Bombos, the Guasá and the Voices. We will show you how the alluring sounds of each instrument create a beautiful polyrhythmic texture when played together. No musical experience is required as we will explore these rhythms in a fun and accessible collective dynamic.

We will also have the opportunity to enjoy some of the flavors of the Pacific prepared by the expert hands of a chef form the region. The taste of the sea and the sweet earthiness of the viche, a local sugar cane liquor will transport us, along with the music to Pacific Coast, making this a unique multi-sensory experience!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All traditional instruments: Marimba de Chonta, Guasás, Bombos, Cununos

All Fees and Taxes

Prepared by a Pacific Coast chef: Shrimps and fish of the season in coconut sauce. Sweet plantain with cheese and guava.

The cocktail is prepared with la traditional drink from the Pacific called Viche. There will be a non-alcoholic drink option

What To Expect

We will learn how to play the traditional Rhythms of the Colombian Pacific Coast. You don't have to worry if you're a musician or not, the experience is designed so everyone can join in a very gentle and fun way. We will share some histories of the rites and rhythms of the Afro-Colombian communities on the Pacific Coast, and while we do all this, we will have a taste of the ancestral drinks of the region, and understand its medicinal and spiritual context.

Options

Marimbea Experience

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing, cultural responsive experience
Stephenie S,
Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We recommend this for everyone!!! Adrian cared deeply about the cultural context and histories of the music, and ensured that before we touched the instruments, that we had a foundational understanding of the people and regions from which the music came. They all took great care to make us feel included in the music making, and to give us as authentic an experience as possible. They were all very helpful and kind when teaching us rhythms and helping us when we got off. The food was incredible as well. We started our trip to Bogota with this experience and I think it was the perfect plan. Thank you Adrian and team!
Great fun!
Ana M,
Jul 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were a large group of 17 people and we enjoyed learning and playing new instruments, the experience is great and connects you with amazing Colombian rhythms and food. Highly recommended!
Really informative and accessible!
Hannah S,
Jul 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a treat! I really enjoyed not only learning about but also getting to try Afro-Colombian music. I'm a professional musician and Adrian adjusted what he was teaching to keep me on my toes. And the booze was great!
Enchanting experience of traditional music and traditions from the pacific coast of Colombia
Guide49911008363,
Jun 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adrian Sabogal and the various masters he invites from the Pacific coast inspire participants to find the rhythm from within. By creating a circular call and response workshop all participants are able to play every single instrument while singing and learning about the traditions of this African Diasporic culture. You enter the workshop thinking you are going to learn how to play an instrument and you leave the workshop completely immerse in the culture and transformed from the inside out with these magical rhythms. I highly recommend anyone, even non musicians, to experience Marimbea and let yourself be transformed too!!
Amazing experience!
Oes224,
May 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience they offer is amazing! Adrian knows his work very well and makes the music live in a unique way.
Perfect musical and cultural experience
E3317MTmb,
Mar 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adrian provides a truly amazing and unique experience. He is very attentive and communicative. It is not only about music but I also learned about Adrian's background and source of passion as well as about history of Afrocolombians with delicious snacks and drinks. You can be as tonedeff as I am and still participate and play some cool music.
A different activity veryyy chevere!
angienossa,
Feb 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did the workshop in Bogotá with my team and it was an unforgettable experience for everyone! The music, the food, the stories, the energy, every detail thought to have a pleasant afternoon and get carried away with the music. None had musical knowledge and we managed to make it sound very good! We had fun and it was a different activity than the traditional lunch. Highly recommended
Tasty
Daniel O,
Feb 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience, musical and gastronomic, precise learning in the musical styles of the southern Colombian Pacific. recommended 100%
Quite a journey through music
Lorena U,
Feb 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This workshop seemed like a very Bakan way to approach the culture of our Colombian Pacific and share with others who want to learn the same language. Personally, I found that I love touching the crib and that it’s a very liberating thing, and I believe that each person can find valuable things in this experience according to their inner concerns.
Music Workshop with Marimba and rhythms of the Colombian Pacific! Most recommended!
caritopeep,
Feb 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This workshop is for all levels, including people who cannot play any musical instruments! This is my case, and I can tell you that the workshop is developed in a very playful and very loose format. It is not only focused on the marimba, but this is the central instrument, and the group of attendees must rotate using all the instruments that are part of the ensemble, giving them the opportunity to experiment, learn about some traditions and music of the Colombian pacific and to reconnect with that musical side that we all have inside! Super recommended!