Walking Tour Cali's Cultural and Historical Downtown
ID: GYG856502-1352396
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 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!
Important info: this Tour is a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and our job is based on tips, which means that you are the one who decides how much your Guides deserve for their work. We suggest $50,000 COP per person which we consider is a fair value for your Freelance Guide considering the cost of a regular Walking Tour. This voluntary tip that you give to your guide is their way of making a living and maintaining this exciting job.
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
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.
