Cali's Cultural and Historical Walking Tour
ID: GYG471225-840499
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy the fresh, rich and beauty of Caleños culture! Visit our beloved and vibrant historical downtown among important landmarks that represent our people’s idiosyncrasy: world's capital of Salsa!
Walk through one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Colombia, the so-called “Sultana del Valle” or “La Sucursal del Cielo”. Famous for its Salsa rhythms and acrobatic shows, Cali hides an enormous, fighting and brilliant past beyond that enriches our lives nowadays. Throughout this cultural walk, you’ll relive our historical process that led us into civil wars, hard moments of discrimination and bright minds who recite Cali in poems and songs about its pretty mountains, our beautiful women and beloved city.
It’s important to know the current people’s feeling and situation after the pandemic to understand the resistant culture we represent for the whole country. From its colonial houses until the Jairo Varela Museum, you will recognize and taste the great “caleños” race we are: afros, indigenous and europeans!
Highlights
- The importance of a rich geographical region: El Valle
- How african slaves nurtured our culture with gastronomy, music and dance
- The growth of Salsa movement during cartels: La Feria de Cali
- Our social revolts during and after the pandemic
- Culture evolution through arts: literature, cinema and theater
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
An open mind to comprehend all our history.
Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 7 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
Find us right in front of the Museo Arqueológico La Merced with our red umbrellas by Beyond Colombia
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
