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. Passengers have the option to choose between visiting Providencia Ecological Park or Hacienda El Paraíso before getting to know Buga. Providencia Ecological Park is made up of two main spaces:

Hacienda Piedechinche: an architectural jewel that reflects the essence of traditional Valle del Cauca architecture. In this place it is possible to relive life from past times, exploring the customs, utensils, and furniture characteristic of the colonial period.

Sugar Cane Museum: offers a tour through different stations that display traditional sugar mills from various regions of Colombia. This experience allows an understanding of the evolution of these machines over time and their value within the agricultural history of the country. All of this takes place in a spectacular natural environment, surrounded by birds, majestic trees, flowering gardens, and streams that provide a calm and charming atmosphere.

On the other hand, Hacienda El Paraíso is recognized for its architectural beauty and lush gardens. Built in the 19th century, it combines colonial elements and is considered a symbol of the cultural heritage of Valle del Cauca. In addition, it is famous for having been the setting of the novel María by the writer Jorge Isaac, one of the most representative works of Latin American romantic literature. After the tour of the selected place, we will enjoy a typical Valle del Cauca lunch and continue on to Buga, where we will visit the Centenary Basilica of the Lord of Miracles and have time to purchase religious items or souvenirs from the place. 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.