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5 hours tour (transportation included)
Starting time 2:00pm.
Price: $259.000 pesos ($63 USD) x 1 person. $119.000 pesos for each additional person ($29 USD).
Places visited: Plazoleta Jairo Varela (the salsa / trumpets plaza), Jairo Varela Museum, The Salsa Museum at Barrio Obrero. Vynils shop. Local snacks stop.
Embark on a rhythmic journey with my captivating Salsa Rhythms of Cali Tour: Dance Through History. Begin your adventure at the iconic Plazoleta Jairo Varela, home to the famous niche trumpets or salsa trumpets. Here, explore the monument, uncovering its hidden secrets and the second instrument painted over the street. Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of salsa with an introductory history lesson and an express salsa class, catering to all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers.
Next, visit the Museo Jairo Varela, where you'll delve into the legacy of Grupo Niche and their monumental impact on Colombian music and salsa in Cali. The museum boasts an impressive collection of memorabilia, including original recording equipment and multiple awards, offering a unique insight into the group's storied career.
After feeding your soul with music, it's time to satisfy your taste buds. Take a delicious food break, savoring local delicacies like fritanga (empanadas, marranitas, aborrajado), lulada, champús, and cholado. If you're hungry and you know it, you're covered. If you just want to refresh the afternoon heat, you're covered too. With a full belly and a happy heart, let's continue our journey to the salsa neighborhood of Cali.
We will make a stop at a cool vynil discs shop where you can listen to and even buy some LP's from salsa to international artists.
Located in the neighborhood where Cuban music first touched Cali and gave birth to the Cali salsa dancing style, the museum is a treasure trove of history. Founded by a local photographer and now led by the neighborhood's young generation, it offers a deep dive into the evolution of Salsa in Cali. Enjoy a family-friendly experience filled with music, dancing, history, and souvenirs. 1 beer/bottle of water is included.
Summary of the tour:
Puck-up at your accommodation.
Exploration of the Salsa Plaza / Niche Trumpets.
Express salsa class.
Visit to the Jairo Varela Museum.
Local snacks break at Champús de Lola (all diets welcome).
Transportation to the Vynils Shop.
Transportation to the Salsa Museum (1 beer/bottle of water included).
Drop-off at your accommodation.
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