Cali's Galeria Alameda Traditional Local Food Market Tour
ID: GYG857024-1353215
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Dive into the best food market of Cali! Valle del Cauca’s food diversity is well appreciated in the country by its unique tastes like Tamal Valluno, Pandebono, Viche, Manjar and exotic fruit juices!
Welcome to the "Sultana del Valle", immerse yourself in the best food market in Cali!
We are Beyond Colombia, the largest group of Expert Local Free Tour guides in Colombia with 14 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3 in Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín and Cali.
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 11 years sharing passion in every step!
The gastronomic diversity of Valle del Cauca is highly appreciated in the country for its unique flavors such as Tamal Valluno, Pandebono, Viche, Manjar, and exotic fruit juices (such as Borojó)!
We will walk to the Mercado de la Alameda to taste homemade food such as Champús and Cucas made by caleñas. This is the best start for you to understand how important our identity is through our gastronomy.
Between Afro preparations and European flavors, get a glimpse of the local culture and way of life. The market is home to hundreds of vendors selling everything from fresh produce to clothing, crafts, and household items.
Taste the traditional food of the Pacific and toast with Viche, our incredible alcoholic drink!
This experience brings you closer to the flavors, colors, textures, and regional gastronomic preparations, which are loaded with symbols and meanings, as they reveal social relations, popular imaginaries, and the use of the environment.
We will talk about:
- History and origins of our regional gastronomy
- Cultural influences of local breeds.
- Unique and useful preparations.
- Ancestral ingredients and traditional techniques of the region.
- The food market as the nucleus of economic survival
- Biological, geographic and cultural diversity of Valle del Cauca
- Sweet, salty, oily, spicy and vigorous food
- And much more!
Join this experience with our team of local guides who, in addition to all the knowledge that we are going to share with you about the local gastronomy inherited from our families.
You will visit authentic places to eat inside the market as well as recommendations for local shops to have lunch, buy coffee, souvenirs and more in case you want to return on your own!
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Highlights
- History and origins of our regional gastronomy
- Unique and useful food preparations
- The food market as a core of economic survival
- Biological, geographical and cultural diversity of Valle del Cauca
- Sweet, salty, oily, spicy, local alcohol and vigorous food
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
An open mind to taste new flavors, and unprecedented combinations.
Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 8 km while also making some stops to eat the best meals.
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 at the "Parque Alameda" 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
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.
