Free tour

🎺Free tour Discover the origin of Salsa Caleña💃🎵

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Cali

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Andres

Registered on 30 June 2023

Hello! I am a passionate tour guide born and raised in the beautiful city of Cali, where the rhythm of salsa runs through my veins. Being part of a 100% Cali family, I have absorbed the rich culture and vibrant traditions of this land. As a lover of physical activity and healthy living, you will find in me a dynamic and energetic partner to explore every corner of this fascinating city. From the iconic streets to the hidden gems, I know each location like the back of my hand.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

I invite you to immerse yourself in the history of Cali as we walk through its colorful neighborhoods and emblematic historical sites.
Ready for a unique experience? Dare to see Cali from a whole new perspective and awaken your senses with me as your guide. You will not regret!

The city of Cali is recognized as the World Capital of Salsa. In Cali, you live, listen, dance, collect and breathe salsa .

Come, let's tour, visit places and talk a little about the history and origins of salsa in Cali ! The history of salsa is also, to a certain extent, the history of Cali.

In this tour we will talk about the history of Cali, specifically the Obrero neighborhood, the cradle of salsa in Cali, since its foundation in the 1920s, the reception of Cuban rhythms in the 1930s, and the contribution of Cali culture to the world of music. sauce from the 70s.

The Barrio Obrero grew from nothing, helped build a city, marked the culture of a country, had a golden age and a complex one, and today it continues to be a benchmark that not only preserves the cultural memory of Cali, but also continues to build its future. .

Places we will visit:

Jairo Varela Square
Niche Trumpets
Main Park of the Barrio Obrero
Piper Pimienta Monument
Murals in the Barrio Obrero
Visit to the Salsa Museum
Tour knowing the neighborhood (leather goods and shoe stores)
Salsa vinyls at Melassa Club
delicious typical surprise

Are you going to miss it? I wait for you 💃

Recommendations:

- Try to arrive 15 minutes before

- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing

- Stay attached to the group

- Remember, as it is a free tour, each participant is responsible for the expenses of the tour. The journey to the Obrero neighborhood can be made either by public transportation at COP $2,900 (one way) or by Uber at COP 4,000 - COP $5,000 (depending on the number of people). The entrance to the Salsa Museum has a value of COP $15,000 per person. Please bring change in cash.

- The tour ends in the same Barrio Obrero where you can take a taxi or request a transport service by application.

- The values do not include the tip of the tour, remember that value depends on you.

- In case it is not possible for you to participate, cancel the tour in advance on the GuruWalk page or app

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Plazoleta Jairo Varela, Av. 2 Nte. #10 Norte-1 a 10 Norte-75,, Granada, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

I will be in the Jairo Varela Square beside the sculpture "Las Trompetas de Niche" wearing a narrow-brimmed beige or cream hat.

Outside visit

The Niche Trumpet Monument

Outside visit

Piper Pimienta Monument

Outside visit

Obrero's Park

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).