Day Tours / Cartagena & Islands

Drums and cumbia dance workshop with Batambora

1 hour 15 minutes: play the drums with Batambora musicians, then learn the basic cumbia dance steps with our dancers. Round-trip transport within the city is included.

WorkshopCumbia danceDrums
Four dancers in red cumbia skirts with a sombrero vueltiao, performing on a beach-club stage
Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
Departs from
Your hotel or venue within Cartagena’s urban perimeter

In short: A 1 hour 15 minute Caribbean workshop in Cartagena: drumming with Batambora musicians and a cumbia dance lesson with Batambora dancers, for 1 to 20 people. Round-trip transport within the urban perimeter is included.

About this tour

Play the drums with Batambora musicians, then learn the basic steps of cumbia with our dancers. An hour and a quarter of rhythm, movement and laughter, from the first drumbeat to the last dance step.

Itinerary

  1. Pick-up · We collect your groupFrom your hotel or venue within the urban perimeter.
  2. 1 h 15 min · Drums and cumbiaPlay together, then learn the basic steps of cumbia.
  3. Return · Back to your hotelRound-trip transport included.

Included

  • Drum session led by Batambora musicians
  • Cumbia dance lesson with Batambora dancers
  • Round-trip transport within Cartagena’s urban perimeter (included in the price)

Not included

  • Trips outside the urban perimeter (quoted on request)
  • Meals and personal extras

Conditions

  • Payment 100% online at booking.
  • Add your date, time and pick-up address in the notes at checkout.
  • Changes subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the workshop. Less than 24 hours before or a no-show: 100% of the price. Changes to the number of passengers 24 hours before carry no penalty.

Questions

How much does the drums and cumbia workshop cost?

The price depends on the number of passengers and is shown in the counter on this page. It is the total for the group and includes round-trip transport within Cartagena’s urban perimeter.

Do we need to know how to dance?

No. We teach the basic cumbia steps during the session.

Can a larger group book it?

The online price covers 1 to 20 people. For larger groups, request a quote by email or WhatsApp.

Dancers in red skirts performing cumbia in a venue
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