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RiCo Salsa Tour: Authentic Day Time Salsa Party Experience in Cali's Oldest Neighbourhood
4.9
14 Ratings
Cali
Seeking an authentic daytime salsa event featuring classic old-world caleños dancers? RiCo tours take you to Barrio Obrero, one of the most ancient neighborhoods in Cali, where you can witness the rich history of Cali still alive and thriving today.
Seeking an authentic daytime salsa event featuring classic old-world caleños dancers? RiCo tours take you to Barrio Obrero, one of the most ancient neighborhoods in Cali, where you can witness the rich history of Cali still alive and thriving today.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museo De La Salsa - A photographic exhibition showcasing the evolution of salsa music, featuring visits from renowned artists who have graced Colombia.
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Barrio Obrero Park - The heart of Cali’s historic district, a popular gathering spot for locals to socialize, play games, or simply relax during lunch breaks and after work hours.
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- Museo De La Salsa - A photographic exhibition showcasing the evolution of salsa music, featuring visits from renowned artists who have graced Colombia.
- Barrio Obrero Park - The heart of Cali’s historic district, a popular gathering spot for locals to socialize, play games, or simply relax during lunch breaks and after work hours.
- Monumento piper Pimienta - A tribute to a celebrated salsa musician, songwriter, and dancer from Cali, Colombia, honored with a statue in Parque Obrero as a testament to his significant contributions to salsa music.
- El chorrito Antillano - A venue that continues to embody the spirit of Cali’s past, where the original salsa culture thrives. It offers an incredible ambiance, traditional decor, and the company of beautiful people. Visitors have the opportunity to dance alongside the city’s legendary salsa dancers.
What's Included
- Private transportation included
- Complimentary beer, soft drink, or water at the bar
- All entrance fees covered
- Professional salsa class provided
- Bilingual Salsa Tour Guide (English & Spanish)
- Private transportation included
- Complimentary beer, soft drink, or water at the bar
- All entrance fees covered
- Professional salsa class provided
- Bilingual Salsa Tour Guide (English & Spanish)
What's Not Included
- Return trip is not included, you can stay in the salsa bar or continue, guide organizes a transport.
- Return trip is not included, you can stay in the salsa bar or continue, guide organizes a transport.
Additional Information
- Only for 18 years and older
- Dress code: No flip flops and for men, no shorts. We visit a classical salsa bar where people wear long pants, jeans is ok. :)
- Only for 18 years and older
- Dress code: No flip flops and for men, no shorts. We visit a classical salsa bar where people wear long pants, jeans is ok. :)
Location
Cra. 10 #1-42
Carrera 10
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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D9673kilukej
Jul 31, 2023
Real Salsa experience and more. - We shared a fantastic evening of live music, dancing and drinking with Susana and Carlos Mario.
Not only was it a great introduction to Salsa's formation, history and development but also a great way to see different sides of Cali's vibrant culture through it's musical landmarks.
Our special thanks for finishing the tour at the Andean dance event at the Parque Artesanal Loma de La Cruz (on Thursdays). Sharing this type of unique, lively, positive and communal experience with visitors is sure to attract more new-comers to Cali and made us wish we had more time to stay longer in this fascinating city.
Thankyou for a truely memorable experience.
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Vangoghw
Dec 17, 2022
Awesome!! - I was able to join the tour because I ran into the tour group at the museum, and I am so glad that I did! The guide has lived in Cali for a decade, and truly loves Cali. She shared generously of her knowledge and experiences of the culture, and took us to places that were authentic, with lots of local people. I am falling in love with Cali! I highly recommend the tour. We ended with dancing with hundreds, probably thousands of people on the street. Que rico!
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Atlanta
Sep 16, 2022
SALSA IN CALI - She is amazing! She loves salsa and knows Cali salsa scene 100%. We first meet at the Jorge Varela plaza then we went to salsa museum, local salsa clubs where we meet real hard core salseros. We enjoyed the tour.
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Rob
Feb 2, 2022
If You Want to Touch the People - Such an enlightening experience. Susy and Chris were great so knowledgeable about the Salsa culture. I am so glad to have gotten this experience. Salsa is so sexy, especially if you can find a great dance partner. Watching the "seasoned" vets at the salsa club at the end of the tour was definitely the highlight. To see folks enjoying themselves from the simple pleasures of dancing is something a lot of Americans can take in.
Susy's knowledge of Salsa is second to none. Her passion for the culture is clearly evident and she is also so very nice and easy going. It would take years to get to the talent level of the Caleños but some of the seasoned vets clearly still have it.
This is a great excursion for those who want to slow down a little bit after going on adventures. Plus once you get to learn the basic steps, you can go out on the town and show off your "talent". Would definitely go again with friends from the states.
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Travelinggracef
Jan 7, 2020
Fantastic experience with a marvelous guide! - By far something that you need to do while in Cali! It was a delight to learn from Susanna. I would absolutely recommend everyone to go on this tour. Susanna is very knowledgeable and kind. Everywhere she took us was fantastic. Going to both the museum and club was like walking into a time machine.
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Walayon
Jan 6, 2020
Enjoy salsa in Cali - An Excellent tour, I really enjoy and a great way to know about the salsa rhythm. Who wants to dance salsa as “caleños”.
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Chocococo
Nov 20, 2019
A great learning and experience of salsa in Cali - I learned so much with this tour, the history and the origins. My guide Susanna is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for salsa. The salsa museum is interesting and informative. You get to engage with the local salsa dancers at a local club the second part of the tour. An opportunity to experience the culture, the people and feel the vibes. I would recommend this tour if you are looking to learn, to experience and to engage with salsa in Cali!
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Michael
Nov 20, 2019
RiCo Tour - Cali Real - My wife and I enjoyed the tour overall. Unfortunately, the park in which Piper Pimienta's statue is located is under renovation and the statue itself was covered so there wasn't really anything to see there. Also, there was going to be a performance at the Museo de la salsa but the group did not show up before we had to move on to the next attraction. However, this was not the fault of the tour guide. It was out of her control.
We really enjoyed dancing salsa at the Chorrito Antillano bar. It afforded us the opportunity to learn salsa Cali style. I would recommend the tour for anyone who is a salsa fanatic because the tour guide (Susana) in our case is very knowledgeable about the history of salsa and is also a very good dancer. Also, the price of the tour was very reasonable for what was included.
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