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A person mixing ingredients in a large bowl. 1
A glass bowl with a scoop of white ice cream topped with a star anise. 2
A scoop of vanilla ice cream with a sprig of rosemary on a pink plate, accompanied by a halved fruit. 3
Three people preparing food outdoors, with a rustic stone wall and plants in the background. 4
A person serving food from a blue container. 5
By HELADOS DE PAILA LEYENDA
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,833 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover how to prepare ice creams without elecricity
    • Try different local flavours just from the area
    • Explore tips and gossips about the best dessert in world: ice creams

Activity location

    • Cartagena
    • Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Calle San Antonio 25-37 Getsemaní, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia | Double check, the location of experience according to the date before to book. Could be Old city or Getsemaní or Marbella
    • Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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Ancestral Paila Ice Cream Experience –Cultural activity

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
P 3,833.26 x 1 AdultP 3,833.26
Total
Price is P 3,833.26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Ice creams workshop
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Information about the history and culture of ice cream
  • Inclusions
    Gluten-free & lactose intolerant options available
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Tips (gratuities 20% suggested)

What you can expect

  • Join a unique cultural and culinary journey where flavor, tradition, and storytelling come together. Guided by Paula Giraldo — artist, world traveler (40+ countries), and founder of a social foundation — you will discover the authentic paila ice cream, prepared live in front of you on a traditional copper pan, without machines or electricity.

    During the experience, you’ll:

    Learn about the history and cultural importance of this ancestral dessert.

    Watch the handmade preparation process, using fresh fruit, sugar, and milk or water.

    Taste several flavors of this refreshing Caribbean tradition.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cartagena
    • Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Calle San Antonio 25-37 Getsemaní, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia | Double check, the location of experience according to the date before to book. Could be Old city or Getsemaní or Marbella
    • Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia