Cali: Cultural tour of salsa history with transportation
ID: GYG1565373-2388916
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover Cali's salsa heritage in the Jairo Varela Plaza and the Barrio Obrero neighborhood. Explore public spaces with transportation from your hotel in the hotel area.
Start at 9:30 AM with pickup from your hotel in Cali's hotel area. This cultural tour of approximately four hours, including transfers, takes you to the public spaces where the city expresses its salsa identity.
Visit Plazoleta Jairo Varela and see the trumpet monument commemorating the composer and Grupo Niche. Take advantage of the stop to learn about this landmark of Cali's musical heritage and take photos of the surroundings.
Continue to Barrio Obrero, a traditional neighborhood linked to salsa culture. Explore its public spaces and admire the artistic expressions and murals along the route, while respecting the residents and asking permission before photographing people.
The program focuses on the city's musical heritage and memory. It does not include entrance fees to museums or private establishments, shows, scheduled performances, or dance classes. It also does not include food, drinks, or personal purchases.
It ends with a drop-off at the hotel where you were picked up at around 1:30 PM. The order of the visits may change due to traffic and operating conditions. This activity is open to participants aged three and up and can be booked for two or more travelers; the tour requires a minimum of four travelers across all bookings to operate.
Highlights
- See the trumpet monument in the Jairo Varela Plaza
- Discover public spaces in Barrio Obrero linked to salsa
- Enjoy transportation from hotels in Cali's hotel zone
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up at 9:30 a.m. only at hotels in Cali's hotel zone. Approximate total duration: 4 hours with transfers. Ages 3 and up. Daily except December 24, 25, and 31 and January 1. Bookings from 2 people; minimum group size of 4 for the tour to run and actual maximum of 50. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen and water. Please inform us of any mobility needs before booking. Does not include museums, classes, shows, or food.
Photos of the Niche monument: Tefita228, CC BY-SA 4.0; size adjusted without AI. Sources: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NICHE_-_Monumento_a_Jairo_Varela_07.jpg ; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NICHE_-_Monumento_a_Jairo_Varela_03.jpg ; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NICHE_-_Monumento_a_Jairo_Varela_02.jpg . License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ . Bus: Transportation reference, model not guaranteed.
INCLUDED
- Shared transportation for the tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cali's hotel zone
- Cultural tour of public spaces dedicated to the memory of salsa
- Sightseeing and photo stops at Plazoleta Jairo Varela and Barrio Obrero
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to museums, shows, and private venues
- Dance classes
- Food and drinks
- Shopping and 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.
