what we do
In Colombia’s Pacific region, two contrasting realities coexist. One is shaped by a long history of violence, neglect, and systemic exclusion of Afro-Colombian communities. The other is a land of resilience, beauty, and vibrant cultural expression.
This territory pulses with music and movement. Its rivers are highways, its mangroves are home, and its forests hold ancestral knowledge. People here fish, farm, dance, sing, craft, cook with unique flavors, and heal with plants passed down through generations.
Marimbea was founded in 2016 with a clear mission: to support the well-being of communities in the southern Colombian Pacific by creating and promoting immersive experiences rooted in local culture—through music, dance, cuisine, and ancestral knowledge.
Every experience we design generates real opportunities: alternative income for tradition bearers, knowledge exchange, strong support networks, and most importantly, a shift in the narrative. Marimbea helps reframe how this territory is seen—highlighting a Pacific region rich in creativity, pride, and cultural heritage.
our team
Robinson Caicedo
Local Partner Organization - Guapi
Founder and director of the travel agency Guapitours. Pioneer of community and cultural tourism in Guapi Cauca.
Lina Soto
Administrative Area
Certified Public Accountant with a diploma in financial management and accounting in organizations.
Ariana Echeverry
Community Manager, sales
Full Stack Digital Marketer and Marketing and Sales Technologist from the Autonomous University of the West, passionate about Digital Marketing.
Eder Camacho
Local Partner Organization - Guapi
Born in Guapi, Cauca, "Borishy, El Mago" is a musician and cultural manager. Manager of the Semblanzas del Río Guapi Foundation, with 13 years of experience in Pacific events.
Juan Carlos Mindinero
Allied Organization - Tumaco
Born in Tumaco, Nariño, "Canquita" is a composer and teacher of traditional music with more than 20 years of experience. He leads the Bejuco de Tumaco group.
Jose Cardona
Graphic design
Graphic designer, capoeirista and percussionist from Cali. He studied graphic design at the Departmental Institute of Fine Arts in Cali. He incorporates independent graphics as an element of participation and community strengthening. He is currently developing work with various cultural organizations and human rights defenders.
Andrés Santiago Moreno
Legal adviser
Lawyer from Rosario with emphasis on Private Law. Expert in arbitration, public procurement and human rights. Associate at Rodríguez Mora Abogados, focused on litigation and arbitration.
Adrian Sabogal
Founder and Director
Founder of Marimbea. Guitarist, performer, composer, producer and researcher of Pacific marimba music. He has participated in more than 15 albums and global tours with Redil Cuarteto and Pambil.
Gaviota Acevedo
Monitoring, evaluation and pedagogy specialist
Monitoring, evaluation and pedagogy specialist