Cali Salsa Tour: Learn the history, dance and play instruments

5.0
(15 reviews)
Cali, Colombia

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Learn to dance, play live percussion and trace the origin of the rhythm through a full sensory immersion. Awaken your senses with a tour designed exclusively for those who do not want to look at culture from the outside, but live music from the inside.

What's Included

Paint your own souvenir (available Monday to Friday)
Lulada Traditional Drink
Entrance to a Museum gallery and collection of the first salsa orchestra in Cali.
Local guide.
Transportation back and forth to the place of accommodation.
Tips. (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In D'cafe. The guide will be in yellow uniform at this point.

End point
ASOMUCAF Asociación Mujeres Cabeza de Familia

We ended up at a cafe where they sell crafts and souvenirs. In front of the Merced church. Perfect for going to San Antonio or taking a taxi.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plazoleta Jairo Varela

    Visit the only musical monument in Colombia, where we will explore the legacy of legendary salsa groups such as Grupo Niche and Guayacán. Connect with Cali’s musical soul under giant trumpets as you discover the stories, rhythms and cultural heritage that made the city the Salsa Capital of the World.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Edificio Coltabaco

    Discover the relationship between tobacco and vinyl through the iconic phrase “If it smells like cane, tobacco and pitch.” Learn how these elements are part of Cali’s history, identity and salsa culture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    La Calle del Sabor

    Visit Calle del Sabor, one of Cali’s most vibrant spaces, where locals and visitors gather to enjoy the salsa al fresco. Let yourself be infected by the energy of the music, and live an authentic experience that reflects the joy, rhythm and passion of Cali.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Admire Calle de la Egunta, home to Colombia’s largest woven sky. This colorful cultural corridor combines art, tradition and creativity, becoming one of the most photogenic and emblematic places in Cali.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Museo Raizales De La Salsa

    Original collection of the first salsa orchestra in Cali. Musical instruments classes, dances, history, vinyl and first instruments of the city.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    ASOMUCAF Asociación Mujeres Cabeza de Familia

    Craft your own memory at the foundation that supports more than 60 women heads of household. It is housed in an 18th century house that formerly served as a treasure trove of Spanish colonizers, adding fascinating historical value to your visit.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cali Salsa Experience

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Weddings & Celebrations
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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