Callejón de los Jipis

Location
Carrera 2, between Calles 11 and 12
El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Colombia

Shopping Types:
Artesan workshop

By Lorraine Caputo

This alley connecting Carrera 2 and the beach is still popularly called Callejón de los Jipis (Hippie Alley),  though they long ago left. Officially its name is now Callejón de los Artesanos, where 47 families have booths set up offering their creations. You can pick up on anything here, from clothing to bags. Jewelers work here also, with fine works made in diverse materials, from lowly bamboo to elegant emeralds. They can also repair your broken chain or watch. The buying is best during the high season, though local artisans open shop on the weekends as well.

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso