Tolimense craftsmanship are two words that go together well. For many people, in fact, some of the first referents that come to mind when thinking of Colombian craftsmanship are the La Chamba pots: those monumental black clay containers on which we have enjoyed our typical dishes for so long. This route pays homage to this pottery tradition, introducing you to some of the most skillful and original masters. All of them are dedicated to a trade that they know is complex and that they value because of the immense physical effort it requires. They also know that, due to the quality of their work, they have come to deserve the denomination of origin seal, and they are the ones who are most interested in carefully preserving that honor. Suffice it to say that the suitcases you take with you should be empty, because the temptation of taking the most beautiful wares back with you once you discover who made them is going to be too big to resist. You will see that taking this trip is very much worth it. And, since this department is bursting with culture —it is rich in music like the pasillo, the bambuco, the bunde, and the guabina, as well as in food, myths, and dream landscapes—, we want to take you through Ibagué, the capital, and to El Guamo, cradle of the royal palm, a marvelous plant with which the regional symbol of the department has been created: the tolimense hat. Witness its weavers work and you will become speechless. It will be a trip through a department that is worth knowing. A lot.