Cali: Galería Alameda Market Tour with Tastings

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ID: GYG1227197-1882561
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover the vibrant Galería Alameda market in Cali on a guided tour. Taste exotic fruits, traditional Colombian cheeses, and coconut products, and explore the flower market.
Meet your guide at the Galería Alameda, the city's most iconic public market. Begin your full-sensory experience by smelling the flowers, hearing the vendors, tasting exotic fruits you've never seen, and exploring a real piece of local life.

Try a colorful selection of tropical fruits that are hard to find anywhere else, even in Colombia. Some of the fruits you may include are mangostino, chirimoya, anón, curuba, chachairrú, grosella, níspero, chontaduro (an aphrodisiac), guama, and many more, depending on the season.

Try fresh cheeses directly from local vendors: cuajada, campesino, and costeño. Plus, explore Cali’s Pacific influence through coconut sweets, water, oils, and cane-distilled liquors.

Next, visit the flower market. See vibrant heliconias, roses, orchids, and more — straight from the farmers. Did you know Colombia is the #2 flower exporter in the world (after The Netherlands)?

Finally, visit the stalls where locals buy spiritual and traditional remedies, amulets, and ritual tools. Get a unique peek into Colombian beliefs and superstitions.

Highlights

  • Savor a variety of exotic fruits and traditional Colombian cheeses
  • Explore the vibrant Galería Alameda market with a local guide
  • Visit the flower market and see vibrant Heliconias, roses, and orchids
  • Discover the mystical side of the market at the witchcraft and esoteric zone
  • Enjoy a fun and safe tour with a local guide and real conversations with vendors

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vegetarian & vegan-friendly options available. I will establish communication over WhatsApp (make sure to register a valid working number).
Outside 'La Caleñita' souvenir shop.
INCLUDED
  • 10-exotic-fruit tasting
  • 2 Colombian cheeses
  • 1 coconut water or coconut ice cream
  • 1 traditional fried snack
  • Flower market visit
  • Visual stops at the esoteric/witchcraft section and souvenir vendors
  • English-speaking local guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.