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By Cali Cultural Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £58 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of salsa with an interactive monument.
    • Visit the Museo Jairo Varela and learn about Grupo Niche and their impact.
    • Explore Cali's Salsa Museum in the Obrero area.
    • Learn to dance salsa with an intense class for all levels.

Activity location

    • Cali
    • Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. 2 Nte. #10 Norte-1 a 10 Norte-75,, Granada, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | The Salsa Plaza or the Trumpet Plaza, has a large golden trumpet monument.
    • Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

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The Cali Salsa Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Cali: Salsa Rhythms Tour 'Dance Through History'

Starting time: 15:30
Price details
£57.50 x 1 Traveller£57.50
Total
Price is £57.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exploration of the Salsa Trumpets Plaza
  • Inclusions
    Entrance & Visit to the Museo Jairo Varela (Grupo Niche museum)
  • Inclusions
    Transport to the Barrio Obrero
  • Inclusions
    Visit a local vinyl discs music shop
  • Inclusions
    Entrance & Visit to the Museo de la Salsa
  • Inclusions
    Transport to La Topa Tolondra
  • Inclusions
    Entrance & Visit to La Topa Tolondra
  • Inclusions
    Salsa lesson at La Topa Tolondra (group public lesson)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Photography inside
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Embark on a rhythmic journey with a 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.

    Then, Cali's Salsa Museum, located in the area 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.

    After it, we will go to La Topa Tolondra, Cali's most iconic salsa bar for an intense salsa class with some of the best teachers in town. A great place to meet both travellers and locals.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cali
    • Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Av. 2 Nte. #10 Norte-1 a 10 Norte-75,, Granada, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | The Salsa Plaza or the Trumpet Plaza, has a large golden trumpet monument.
    • Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia