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Conor_LMay 2026 • Viator
This was a very enjoyable...
This was a very enjoyable and unique experience. Paula did a great job of explaining the process of making ice cream using this traditional method, and the flavours we tried were delicious!
Ancient Traditional Paila Ice Cream Making - Since 2004
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Earliest Date Available: October 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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We will prepare the ice cream with a copper bowl, as indigenous and peasants used to do when there was no electricity. We belong to the international movement: SlowFood, so we make the ice creams in an artisan way, making visible an ancestral technique in a fun and innovative experience for your senses.
Its intense flavors of exotic fruits, local recipes, its colors and creaminess, are the exquisite option for the enjoyment of all in a "legend" that has been passed down from generation to generation.
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Bowls for ice cream
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Min 3 flavours of ice cream
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Tip Gratuities 20% Suggested
We'll meet at a time of your choice in the Plaza de la Trinidad, and from this central point in Cartagena de Indias, we'll take a walk to a popular local shop in the city where we'll learn how to make delicious paila ice cream.
Once we arrive at the ice cream parlor, which is run only by women and uses only ecological materials, we'll begin to prepare the ice creams. We'll use the traditional paila, a special metal pan that is specifically used for its large diameter and shallow depth.
As we prepare all the ingredients, we'll learn about the history of paila ice creams. Although they originate from Ecuador, they are also a very typical dessert in Pasto, the capital of the Colombian department of Nariño.
We'll make the ice creams in an artisan way from fruit or milk, only using natural and organic ingredients. At the end of the process, you'll taste three paila ice creams, which we're sure you'll love!
The workshop will last between one and a half and two hours, and at the end of the experience, we can accompany you to the meeting point. If you prefer, you can also stay longer on the premises to try other ice creams on your own.
*Glutten-free
*Vegan Options
DESSERT
Flavour 1 of artisan ice cream
Vegan or not vegan ice cream made with a local fruit and low sugar
DESSERT
Flavour 2 of artisan ice cream
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Flavour 3 of artisan ice cream
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Casa Venita Hostal Boutique, Carrera 10, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001
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Our experience takes place mainly in a charming open-air courtyard . In Cartagena, rain and storms can appear unexpectedly, we may adjust or change the location.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.
Start Time / Opening Hours
01/09/2026 - 06/06/2027
11/06/2027 - 31/08/2027
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This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.
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CalgatchalianSeptember 2025 • TripAdvisor
Informative and fun
This experience was wonderful for my daughter and I to learn about how traditional Colombian ice cream was made. Paula was an amazing host and was teaching us so much about ice cream and Cartagena. I’m very grateful for her kindness and grace.
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agl4April 2025 • TripAdvisor
Fun and delicious class
My 14 year old daughter and I took this class when we visited Cartagena. It was a wonderful way to get out of the afternoon heat, learn about traditional techniques, and eat some absolutely delicious ice cream with unique local flavors. I highly recommend!
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JHS1906March 2025 • TripAdvisor
An Incredible Traditional Ice Cream Experience with Paula!
I booked Paula’s Slow Food Traditional Ice Cream Tour for my wife and two sons, and they absolutely loved every moment of it! Making ice cream from scratch—without all the added preservatives—was such a rewarding experience. Paula guided them through the entire process, allowing them to handcraft four delicious flavors. The hands-on approach made it so much fun, and the flavors were simply amazing! Watching them create and enjoy their own ice cream was a highlight of our trip. If you love ice ...read more
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327beatricebMarch 2025 • TripAdvisor
Great experience
It was a very nice experience paula is charming it is to do bluffing and in addition it is good we tasted and realized 4 different perfumes
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