Top Central & South America Art & Culture Classes - page 4

"Immerse yourself in the sweet traditions of Guatemala with our candy workshop at Casa de Lucía! Learn about local ingredients, traditional techniques, and the history behind these delicious treats. Get hands-on experience as you make your own candies and enjoy a fun, interactive activity for all ages. Perfect for families, friends, or solo travelers looking for a unique cultural experience. Join us and take home not just sweets, but unforgettable memories!"

Learn how to dance like a true Porteño. This private tango lesson takes place in the heart of Buenos Aires and teaches you not only the moves but also the history and cultural significance of Argentine tango. After the lesson you will be rewarded with a brunch filled with good food and conversation.

Discover the magic of San Antonio Aguascalientes by visiting the home of Milvia, a talented weaver who inherited the ancient art of the waist loom. During this tour, you will learn about the rich tradition of Guatemalan fabric, immersing yourself in a unique cultural experience. In addition, you will participate in the preparation of the delicious cucumber, a typical dish full of flavor and history. This tour is ideal for seekers of cultural experiences, families with children and those who want to connect with authentic local traditions. Live unforgettable moments, get up close and personal with the life and work of a family dedicated to traditional art, and take memories for a lifetime.

A photo walk combining culture and photography through São Paulo’s downtown area. Improve your photo skills by walking around important streets of Latin America's largest city. We are going to explore the coolest places in downtown area with a local photographer, looking for beauty not only in the tourist places, but also in the routine of daily life. We are going to walk where the most important buildings are like: Teatro Municipal, Copan building, among many others. We also take a break to have a traditional Brazilian coffee and we take this opportunity to see photos and get inspired. Please note that we offer two different times, but if you'd like our recommendation, we prefer starting at 8:30 am, as the morning light is very beautiful. *If you need to start at a specific time, please send us a message

Discover a different side of Cartagena during a private day trip to Palenque de San Basilio, an African community located near the banks of the Canal del Dique. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet the residents of this unique town, which is characterized by its colorful houses and vibrant culture. Plus, taking a private tour ensures you'll receive the undivided attention of your private guide.

Step into the heartbeat of Cartagena as you learn champeta and salsa in an open-air setting overlooking the iconic Walls of Getsemaní. Here, the city becomes your dance partner: the breeze, the music, the laughter of new friends, and the pulse of the Caribbean all blend into an unforgettable experience. This isn’t just a class—it’s a moment where you let go, move freely, and feel your stress dissolve with every beat.

Book this Buenos Aires Small-Group Tango Class ahead of time and enjoy an intimate experience where you’ll learn to tango like a local. Learn some basic steps from your instructor so you can get comfortable with this cultural dance. After your class session, head to a nearby tango parlor to learn more about the history of tango and watch other more experienced dancers move around the dance floor.

Visit the Emerald Museum and learn about gemology on this guided tour in Cartagena. While there, attend a lecture where you’ll be able to interact with different emerald specimens. Then, stop by the jewelry-making workshop to watch craftsmen manufacturing sterling silver or 18K gold emerald jewelry. Light refreshments are included.

We are Germán and Karen dancers of Salsa, Bachata and other Latin rhythms. We serve as directors of TuBaile.com ensuring patience and pedagogy in our classes. In addition to dancing, we have been guiding the Bogotá Salsa Tour since 2016 teaching about the history of salsa and the nightlife in our city. During these 3 years of experience we have perfected our technique to help you dance faster than you can imagine, even if you have never taken a class before. They call us the yellow pages of the rumba because we know almost all the places where you dance in Bogotá as well as hundreds of dancers, schools and events.

Join this photography workshop and discover the beauty of Buenos Aires during the best light moments of the day. Thanks to my experience as a local travel photographer I can guide you to some of the best places in the city. In these 3 hours, we will work together to get the best possible result and take home unforgettable photos from your trip. I will share with you my experience and technique!

This experience is like walking into art world with a local friend. It is about let yourself get surprised by the art shown in the moment in the city, as every week it is different because it is constantly changing. It is all art scene in 2 hours, meeting galleries, artists (maybe), curators and stories about artistic world in Cartagena. There is more in the list but it is depending on the time, and we could include Artist Studios stops, Small Galleries stops and underground scene if wanted. During the walk we can have a drink on the way and please understand that this is a curator walking with you in private tour and there will not be more people that your group, couple or person; so all the time it is all about to have a sincere dialogue about art, ideas and we will see what else...

Discover the traditional sounds of Colombia and their origins through this private workshop in Cali. On this private tour, learn about various genres of Colombian music including Bunde, Currulao, Rumba, and Juga, as well as the instruments used to create the music. Learn to play the instruments and become immersed in Colombian culture.

Hi! I am Guadeloupe, founder and designer in "Guadalupe Martiarena - Leather of Author". I am an architect by profession, daughter of a barber and entrepreneur by vocation. Integrating my studies and experience as an architect and experimenting in my father’s saddle workshop, the idea of creating an original line of bags, wallets and accessories in genuine leather, with a marked signature. The result is an exclusive product that stands out for its morphology, color, quality and artisan production. I stand out for my innovative creations transforming the material into unique and functional pieces with multiple use possibilities. Throughout these years, the brand and I were getting numerous recognitions in competitions, exhibitions and publications. I am very passionate and especially love to transmit to those who come to my space the love for leather, craft, the city and its cultural life. The experience is truly unique, I look forward to it!

Discover the rich tradition of Panamanian jewelry by creating a set of fish scale earrings and necklace in a unique workshop experience. Learn about the history of the sweatshirt and how Panamanian women have transformed natural elements into works of art. Under the guidance of expert craftsmen, you will enjoy the process of making and design, using techniques that have endured over time to bring elegant and meaningful pieces to life. In the end, you will take home not only your creations, but also a piece of Panamanian cultural heritage.

We want to show you the artist in you, so you will be able to do this artwork and any other artwork that you want to, with the tools and tips that we will share at the experience.

Get active, have fun, and learn more about Costa Rican culture with a 90-minute small-group dance class in La Fortuna. Various different styles of dancing are taught, including salsa, bachata, merengue, and more. Receive personalized attention from your teacher and learn the steps and moves you need to continue dancing with confidence.

You will live a unique and unforgettable experience, in our four years of experience we specialize in dance classes for foreigners and locals, we enjoy it a lot and we have a methodology that will help you learn quickly and fun, we teach Latin rhythm classes like salsa (Colombian, casino, line) are Cuban, Kizomba. You will feel that time flies and you will want to live it again. We know the city perfectly, we can recommend rumba sites, restaurants, shows, to make your visit and your classes the best experience.

A fragrant and very exclusive experience! Inside this Perfume Creation Atelier, you will learn about the world of perfumery in a creative, decompressing, energizing environment full of fun facts about perfumes. You can immerse yourself in the scents of more than 100 different fragrances and make mixtures with them that will form complex, totally different and surprising notes. You will be impressed! All this experience is done with the assisted guidance of a perfumer, stimulating your creativity, sensations and emotions, experimenting with new arrangements and building a perfume according to your taste and personality. At the end of the experience, after having known, tried and had fun, you will take a 50 ml perfume created and bottled by yourself, where you will have participated in the construction of every bit of it. We provide the structure of our laboratory, full attention and all the necessary material for you to create safely and use all your inspiration.

We are Experience Baires, your local immersion partner, and together with a team of seasoned tango dancers, we want to show the authentic tango scene to those who want to enjoy this intimate cultural expression. We are a diverse and locally-based team devoted to create and share immersive experiences. Our goal is to offer guests and travelers authentic activities where they are part of the local culture. Our tango instructors are professional, passionate tango dancers and teachers embedded with in the local scene. Influenced by the classical school, they are exponents of the Buenos Aires modern tango who recognize the legacy of the great masters.

I belong to a family of artists, most of them musicians. Raul Pereira, my father, was founder and singer of “El Polen” (the Pollen), pioneer musical band in the fusion of Psychedelic Rock with rhythms and sounds of Andean and Peruvian Afro Music. That’s why my interest in innovation in modern music and for the spirit of traditional music, its rhythms, its history and its wonderful range of instruments. Throughout my career, my passion for music has led me to investigate different fields like body percussion, construction of recycled instruments, musical theory and sound ensemble. Fields that I have been developing through practice, participating in artistic and educational projects. In recent years I have been able to be part of a large number of musical projects and bands, such as La Patronal and Viento Paracas.

Master one of Colombia’s most famous cultural expressions during a salsa dancing class in Medellin. Choose from multiple start times to suit you and join a class comprising both locals and other travels, to feel the rhythm of salsa music and learn simple choreography and steps.

Join our photo outing to the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden in Bogota and live a unique experience. Guided by an expert teacher, you will explore this urban oasis, admiring Colombian natural diversity and learning landscape photography techniques. You will tour the Tropicario, capturing majestic trees, lush flora and varied fauna. You’ll learn how to handle DSLR or mirrorless cameras, choose the right lens, configure basic and advanced settings, and compose striking landscapes. You will integrate natural elements such as flora and fauna, experiment with creative framing and take advantage of natural light in different conditions. You will practice flora and fauna photography, use filters and tripods for professional results, and learn natural lighting techniques for portraits. Share your passion with other photography lovers, exchange experiences and learn from experts. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

In our Chocolate and Cacao Workshop, we'll use the finest cacao sourced from the 'Montes de María', a region nestled in the Colombian Caribbean. During our experience, you'll explore the diverse textures and aromas of cacao. You'll enjoy the entire creative process, from the bean, and its entire transformation process to the making of cocoa-derived products such as bars, bonbons, and truffles. You will discover the fascinating world of chocolate, as you will have the chance to design molds using cocoa butter-based paints, work with artisanal chocolate, and decorate with their favorite toppings.

In this exclusive activity, we invite you to discover the intensity and authenticity of Cartagena's cuisine through 10 artisanal hot sauces, carefully crafted with a blend of chilli peppers, fruits, and traditional regional recipes. From the mild and subtle to the bold and intense, each sauce increases in intensity, creating an opportunity to test your limits and embrace the challenge. Inspired by the essence of an authentic Cartagena street corner and the warmth of a fried food table, it will transport you to the vibrant streets of the walled city, while enjoying some mini empanadas with costeñitas and agua de panela.