Cultural Cali

Day 1. Cali

Arrival at the City of Cali, assistance at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

This day includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 2. Cali – City Tour + Salsa Class

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up from the hotel lobby. We begin the tour with a visit to the Monument to Grupo Niche. Then, we will walk along the Río Boulevard, a place that lets you feel the urban life and appreciate the architecture of the La Ermita church and Ortiz Bridge. We continue to La Merced church, where Cali was founded, a place full of history and significance. We will explore the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, home to the second oldest church in the city. Then, we will head to the Gato del Río and the picturesque Parque las Novias del Gato, ending at a handicraft store where you can purchase souvenirs and enjoy a typical snack.

We end the experience with one hour of Cali salsa class, where we will learn the characteristics and influences that have made this genre unique and significant to the culture of Cali.

Duration: 5 hours

Includes: Spanish-speaking professional tour guide, private transportation, hydration, snack, 1 hour of class, and medical assistance

Operating days: Every day

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 3. Cali – Hacienda Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up from the hotel lobby. We will visit the Hacienda Piedechinche, an 18th-century architectural gem that reflects the colonial life of Valle del Cauca, and the Sugarcane Museum, which has stations that tell the story of sugar production and show mills from various regions. Then, we will enjoy a typical lunch at a countryside restaurant. We will finish at Hacienda El Paraíso, the setting for the novel María by Jorge Isaacs, where we will tour the house-museum, its gardens, and enjoy a panoramic view of Valle del Cauca. Return to the hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Spanish-speaking professional tour guide, private transportation, entrance to the haciendas, hydration, and typical regional lunch.

Day 4. Cali – Next Destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport to take your flight (not included) to the next destination.

This day includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner.