Cali Salsa & Street Art Free Tour

On this free salsa tour around Cali, you'll discover the history of one of the most popular music genres in the world and its connection to street art in the capital of the Colombian department of Valle del Cauca.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Plazoleta Jairo Varela to start our free salsa tour of Cali. This tour explores how the city adopted this musical genre as its hallmark.

We will traverse the vibrant streets of Cali while discussing the history of Salsa in Colombia, including its origins and evolution in the country.

Along the way, we'll stop to view recent murals that illustrate a fascinating historical and artistic journey. Salsa music represents an African emancipation movement in Colombia, reflecting a joyful rhythm amidst its significant background.

We will explore how salsa and street art have shaped Cali's identity since the 1960s and its spread across the country. The murals depict iconic salsa figures, and we'll learn about the political and social activism associated with this art form, emphasizing the causes behind every movement and brushstroke.

We will conclude the activity 3 hours after it begins.