Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory, Cartagena

Take a tour through Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory to learn about the mining, refining, and designing processes of the emerald industry. The tour walks you through the museum section first, offering exhibits on the historical methods for sourcing the precious gem, the history of the industry in Colombia, and some traditional designs for emerald cuts. After the main exhibits, visit the functioning workshop and watch as the workers cut and place the gems. At the end of your tour, you can browse the store to see the final product and make any purchases if you wish. Plan to see Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory and other attractions that appeal to you using our Cartagena road trip planner.