At Alternative Travel Cartagena S.A.S., we proudly support Colombia’s national heritage and encourage responsible consumption. We recommend the following shops, which offer sustainable products made with respect for the environment and local communities. Each one promotes social responsibility and contributes to preserving Colombia’s natural and cultural wealth.
Café San Alberto
San Alberto is a premium Colombian coffee grown in Buenavista, Quindío. Carefully handpicked and intensely selected, it offers an exceptional and unmistakable flavor.
It is Colombia’s most awarded coffee, having received the Gold Medal from Monde Selection in Brussels (2015) and the Superior Taste Award from ITQI (2015).
Location: Diagonal to the Cathedral. Calle Santos de Piedra #3-86, Cartagena.
Tienda Mapalé
This store is run by members of the Arhuaco Indigenous community and offers handmade products crafted from natural fibers by different Indigenous groups in Colombia.
Here, you’ll find traditional bags and masks from the Wayuu, Kamentsá, and Arhuaco peoples, each piece reflecting ancestral wisdom and identity.
Location: Centro, Calle Santos de Piedra #34-62, Local 103, Cartagena 130001.
Damartes – Damas y Madres del Arte
This inspiring women’s collective from the fishing village of La Boquilla was born from a handicraft workshop supported by the ProBoquilla Foundation.
Today, these talented artisans create jewelry, vases, belts, and accessories made from coconut shells.
Interested in their work? Just let us know, we’ll gladly connect you with these incredible women.
Las Bóvedas
Originally built as military barracks and prisons during colonial times, Las Bóvedas have been beautifully restored and now house art galleries, antique shops, and artisan boutiques.
In Bóveda No. 8, the family of Eladio Gil Zembrano, sculptor of the iconic India Catalina statue, sells original artwork and paintings.
El Código (abreviatura del Código de Conducta para la Protección de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes contra la Explotación Sexual en Viajes y Turismo) es una iniciativa de múltiples partes interesadas con el objetivo de sensibilizar, proporcionar herramientas y apoyar a la industria de viajes y turismo para prevenir la explotación sexual de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
Buscamos padrinos para los niños y niñas víctimas de abusos, cuyas donaciones irán directamente a la Fundación RENACER (www.fundacionrenacer.org). Con una pequeña cantidad de dinero, usted puede ayudar a un niño a reintegrarse en el sistema escolar o a recibir formación profesional. Si desea más información, póngase en contacto con nosotros.
Alternative Travel Cartagena is proudly certified under The Code — the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children and Adolescents from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.
This global, multi-stakeholder initiative raises awareness, provides tools, and supports the travel and tourism industry in preventing the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.
We are actively seeking sponsors for children who have experienced abuse. Your donation will go directly to Fundación Renacer (www.fundacionrenacer.org), a trusted organization dedicated to the recovery and reintegration of children.
With a small contribution, you can help a child return to school or receive vocational training that opens the door to a better future.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact us.
Der Kodex (kurz für Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism) ist eine Multi-Stakeholder-Initiative mit dem Ziel, das Bewusstsein zu schärfen, Instrumente bereitzustellen und die Reise- und Tourismusbranche dabei zu unterstützen, die sexuelle Ausbeutung von Kindern und Jugendlichen zu verhindern.
Wir suchen Paten für missbrauchte Kinder, deren Spenden direkt an die RENACER-Stiftung (www.fundacionrenacer.org) gehen. Mit einem kleinen Geldbetrag können Sie einem Kind helfen, sich wieder in das Schulsystem zu integrieren oder eine Berufsausbildung zu erhalten. Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an uns.
Il Codice (abbreviazione del Codice di Condotta per la Protezione dei Bambini dallo Sfruttamento Sessuale nei Viaggi e nel Turismo) è un'iniziativa multi-stakeholder con l'obiettivo di sensibilizzare, fornire strumenti e sostenere l'industria dei viaggi e del turismo per prevenire lo sfruttamento sessuale di bambini e adolescenti.
Stiamo cercando sponsor per i bambini abusati, le cui donazioni andranno direttamente alla Fondazione RENACER (www.fundacionrenacer.org). Con una piccola somma di denaro, potrete aiutare un bambino a reintegrarsi nel sistema scolastico o a ricevere una formazione professionale. Per maggiori informazioni, contattateci.
Le Code (abréviation de Code de conduite pour la protection des enfants contre l'exploitation sexuelle dans les voyages et le tourisme) est une initiative multipartite dont l'objectif est de sensibiliser, de fournir des outils et de soutenir l'industrie du voyage et du tourisme afin de prévenir l'exploitation sexuelle des enfants et des adolescents.
Nous recherchons des parrains pour les enfants victimes d'abus, dont les dons iront directement à la Fondation RENACER (www.fundacionrenacer.org). Avec une petite somme d'argent, vous pouvez aider un enfant à réintégrer le système scolaire ou à suivre une formation professionnelle. Pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter.
De Code (afkorting van de Gedragscode ter Bescherming van Kinderen en Jongeren tegen Seksuele Uitbuiting in Reizen en Toerisme) is een initiatief van meerdere belanghebbenden met als doel bewustwording te creëren, hulpmiddelen aan te reiken en de reis- en toerismesector te ondersteunen bij het voorkomen van seksuele uitbuiting van kinderen en jongeren.
Wij zoeken sponsors voor jongens en meisjes die slachtoffer zijn van misbruik. Uw donaties gaan rechtstreeks naar de Fundación RENACER (www.fundacionrenacer.org). Met een kleine bijdrage kunt u een kind helpen om weer naar school te gaan of een beroepsopleiding te volgen.
Neem gerust contact met ons op als u meer informatie wenst.