When we travel we love to bring back home the most typical things from the country we have just visited and share them with our family and friends. A trip without souvenirs is almost as if we hadn't travelled at all. Here are 10 of the best souvenirs you can take back home from Colombia.
1. Coffee
Many people's favourite souvenir! Colombia is a country known worldwide for the quality and flavour of its coffee, so a good Colombian coffee is a must in your luggage back home.
Buy Colombian coffee in our shop
2. Sombrero Vueltiao
The vueltiao hat is one of the best known Colombian symbols all over the world, definitely one of the emblems of Colombia. This hat belongs to the Zenú culture and is made from a natural fibre that comes from the palm tree known as caña flecha. Its fineness is measured in twists, the more twists, the softer and finer the weave.
Find vueltiaos hats in our shops in the main airports of Colombia.
3. Wayúu backpacks
These beautiful backpacks are representative of the Wayúu community in La Guajira and are one of the most recognised handicrafts in Colombia. They are hand-woven in cotton thread, renowned for their designs and bright colours. Each backpack can take up to 20 days to make.
Find wayúu backpacks in our shops in the main airports of Colombia.
4. Typical sweets
Typical Colombian sweets are a great souvenir to take with you when you visit Colombia and an excellent gift idea to share with your friends and family living abroad. Among the most typical Colombian sweets you will find bocadillos, wafers, manjar blanco, dulce de leche, brevas con arequipe, panuchas, cocadas, turrones and handmade jams.
Buy typical Colombian sweets
5. Guacamaya Basketry
Guacamayas is a region in the department of Boyacá that is characterised by making pieces such as vases, placemats, cup holders and trays, in natural fibres such as fique and straw. These handmade pieces are 100% handmade and are dyed with natural dyes.
Find these beautiful pieces in our shops in the main airports of Colombia.
6. Carmen de Viboral Ceramics
The pottery of El Carmen de Viboral, a municipality in the department of Antioquia, is one of the most loved handicrafts by Colombians. You will find everything from pots, plates, vases, teapots, sugar bowls, salt shakers, bowls, trays, napkin holders and even complete dinner sets. Each piece has variations and characteristics that make them unique and different, they are full of culture, tradition, colours, beauty, art and the floral designs stand out. They are part of a handcrafted process and the result of many hours of work by hand by the artisans of this region.
Find these ceramics in our shops at the Jose María Córdova airport in Medellín.
7. Chiva in ceramics
The chiva, also known as the ladder bus, is a means of transport, mostly rural, that has been travelling throughout Colombia for many years. It is characterised by its bright and cheerful colours and its interior is decorated with religious images. As a souvenir you will find chivas made of ceramic and hand-painted, a 100% handmade process with incredible details even in the smallest pieces.
You can find these chivas in our shops in the main airports of Colombia.
8. Hammocks
Hammocks are typical of the town of San Jacinto in the department of Bolivar, they are woven in cotton on a vertical loom. Fill your home with colour with a Colombian hammock, perfect for resting, sleeping or watching the best sunsets.
Find beautiful hammocks in our shops in the main airports of Colombia.
9. Sculptures of black and palenquero women
Cheerful, colourful and original. These sculptures are inspired by our beautiful black and Palenquero women. They are made in ceramic, hand painted and are a great option for decoration.
Find them in our shops in the main airports of Colombia.
