Highlights
- Cut your own emerald in a real workshop with expert guidance.
- Create and keep the emerald as a one of a kind souvenir.
- Learn Colombia's emerald history and culture.
- Chance to be a gem cutter for a day.
- Immersive gemstone experience in Bogotá.
Description
The MZO Emeralds Experience is a 3-hour hands on journey into Colombia’s most iconic gem. Walk through Bogotá’s Emerald District, learn the history of Colombian emeralds, and cut a genuine emerald guided by expert gem cutters. Take home your own handcrafted emerald, enjoy traditional agua aromática or optional canelazo, and receive professional digital photos.
This exclusive tour is not just about seeing emeralds. Guided by expert gem cutters, you will learn how to cut and shape a real Colombian emerald with your own hands. From rough stone to polished gem, you'll experience the transformation step by step and take your finished emerald home as a one of a kind souvenir.
Meeting point: Plaza de Bolívar
Duration: 3 Hours
Languages: English , Spanish , French , and Italian
Price: 270.000 COP per person
Includes
Guided introduction to Colombian emerald history and culture
Hands on emerald cutting workshop in a professional atelier
Selection of natural rough Colombian emerald to cut
Use of professional gem cutting tools and equipment
Expert guidance from emerald specialists
Polishing and finishing of your cut emerald
Your self cut emerald to keep as a souvenir
Professional photos in digital format
Small group, personalized instruction
Safety equipment and materials
Complimentary traditional drink (canelazo or herbal tea)
Important Information
- No prior experience in gem cutting required
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
Closed toe shoes recommended for workshop safety
Activity involves use of professional cutting equipment
All materials and safety gear are provided
Each participant cuts and keeps one emerald
Experience takes place in a working gem atelier
Small group experience for personalized guidance
Professional photos will be shared digitally after the activity
Complimentary drink included (canelazo or herbal tea)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
