Yejo Experience in Armenia, Colombia: Play the National Sport

Throw the disc, chase the score, drink with locals

Yejo Experience is a two-hour activity in Armenia, Colombia where you learn and play yejo, the country's ancestral national sport, with a live guide in English or Spanish. The game involves throwing a metallic disc toward a hoop to score points and create strategic explosions. Instruction starts from scratch, so no prior experience is needed. Two beers per hour of play are included, and the atmosphere mixes friendly competition with traditional Colombian culture in a local setting.

The experience

Yejo originated among the indigenous Muiscas more than 500 years ago and remains central to Colombian identity. At Cannatel, you start with a brief introduction to the game's history and rules, then move straight into play. The disc itself is metallic, and the goal is to land it in or near a hoop to rack up points and trigger what locals call "explosions": the satisfying moments when strategy pays off. Between throws, you're surrounded by music, laughter and the energy of people who play this game year-round.

The two-hour session unfolds at your own pace. Whether it's your first time or you've played before, the guide walks you through each step and celebrates every success. You compete in a friendly way, not a cutthroat one, and the setting itself (nature, good company, something cold to drink) turns the game into something bigger than sport. Two beers per hour are built in, so you're never reaching for your wallet mid-play.

What’s included

• Two hours of yejo play.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• two beers per hour.
• instruction from the start for all skill levels.
• access to the game equipment and hoop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 9 years): free · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cannatel Exclusive Hotel

Is this one for you?The session runs two hours at a relaxed pace with plenty of time between throws to talk and drink, so it suits anyone who wants to learn and play without rushing or standing idle.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years); Child (5 to 9 years): free. Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is yejo and how do you play it?

Yejo is Colombia's national sport, a game where you throw a metallic disc toward a hoop to score points and create strategic moments called explosions. The guide explains the rules and origins at the start, then you learn by playing. No experience is required.

Do I need to know how to play yejo before I book?

No. The session begins with instruction on the game's history and how to throw the disc, and the guide walks you through each step as you play. Beginners and experienced players mix in the same session.

What's included in the two hours at Cannatel?

The yews themselves, two beers per hour of play, and a live guide in English or Spanish who teaches and plays alongside you. Tacos are also available at Cannatel if you want to order food separately.

What is Cannatel and where is it located?

Cannatel is a venue in Armenia, Colombia where yejo is played in a traditional local atmosphere. It's accessible by public transportation, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.