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Immerse yourself in Cali's rich culinary scene with a walking tour from Loma de la Cruz to the Alameda Market, tasting iconic dishes, Pacific flavors, and traditional drinks.
Immerse yourself in Cali's finest food market and experience an unparalleled culinary adventure! The gastronomic diversity of Valle del Cauca is widely celebrated throughout the country for its unique and unmistakable flavors. This enriching journey begins at the iconic Loma de la Cruz, where you will embark on a guided walk toward the famous Alameda Market, passing through two vibrant local neighborhoods. Along the way, you will have the chance to taste exquisite homemade comfort food like traditional Champús and Cucas, crafted with love by local "caleña" hands—the perfect introduction to understanding the deep significance of local identity through its cuisine.
As you step into the Alameda Market, you will find yourself in the home of hundreds of vendors offering everything from fresh farm produce to clothing, handicrafts, and household items in a burst of colors and textures. Amid traditions of Afro heritage and subtle European flavors, you will get an authentic glimpse into the culture and daily lifestyle of the locals. The tour invites you to savor traditional Pacific gastronomy, tasting delicacies such as Tamal Valluno, Pandebono, Manjar Blanco, and exotic fruit juices like Borojó. To crown the day, you will enjoy a special toast with Viche, the incredible ancestral alcoholic drink of the region. This immersion will bring you closer to recipes loaded with symbols and meanings that reveal the social relations, popular imagination, and sustainable environmental practices of southwestern Colombia.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins
● This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers; if this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date or a full refund
● Children under 6 years old are not allowed
● Please dress according to the weather conditions
● We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and bringing a water bottle
● There are some small tastings included, but the rest of the tastings are at the client's expense; the approximate total cost can vary between $10 and $15
● Vegetarian options are available
Inclusions
✔ Professional guide in Spanish and English
✔ Guided walking tour of local flavors in Cali (tastings at the client's expense, not included in the tour)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Tickets, food and drinks except as expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
At La Alameda Park. Calle 7A Con Calle 7, La Alameda, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia