Tejo Tournament – RY Marketplace

Experience Colombia’s national sport, Tejo, the oldest indigenous game recorded in the Americas.
Play the game with exploding gunpowder-filled targets and feel the pressure and excitement.
Enjoy music, and friends while immersing yourself in the local culture.

Description

Experience Tejo, the National Sport of Colombia, and play the game with exploding gunpowder-filled targets known as “mecha”. Join our English-speaking professional Tejo player, Chris, who will introduce you to the rules and techniques of the game. Feel the pressure and excitement of committing to your team and screaming with joy at every blasting score. Immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy beers, music, and friends.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Perfect for anyone who loves immersing themselves in local culture and trying out unique activities. If you’re interested in learning about Colombia’s national sport and playing it with locals, then this experience is for you.

Meet Our Local Host 

Chris is a North American professional Tejo player who is passionate about the sport and Colombia. He will be your English-speaking guide, introducing you to the game’s rules and techniques and making your evening enjoyable.

Itinerary 

Game starts at 7pm
Meet at the Tejo place.
Introduction to Tejo.
What’s Included

Court to play 2 hours.
English speaker professional tejo player who will explain rules and techniques.
Two drinks per person (water or beer).

What’s Not Included

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food or drinks beyond what is provided on the tour
Gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated)

Know Before You Go

Minimum Needed: 6 people
Maximum Capacity: 20 people
Booking Deadline: 5 days before start date
Weather Dependent: No 
Difficulty Level: Easy 
Special Clothing Required: N/A
Special Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping (Not mandatory: you liked the service Tip! You did not? Is ok not to Tip. 10% is good), additional drinks.
Ground Transportation: Not Included – The venue is about 20 minutes away from Selina, but with traffic, it can take up to 45 minutes to get there by car.
If you’re taking Uber/Didi, plan to leave at least 45 minutes ahead due to rush hour and traffic.
Additional Information: Take cash and eat before or plan to eat after as there is no food at the venue other than chips and some nuts. The venue sells beer, soda, and water.
Follow the map to easily access the court: PARQUEADERO POLIDEPORTIVO SUR ENVIGADO
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.

What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]

After 24 hours & before the booking deadline

A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]

After the booking deadline

By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services. 

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out! 

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved. 

Will I be able to work on this experience? 

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book? 

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.