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Cali Discovery: Three Hour Walking Tour Through Historic City Area and Visit to Cristo Rey
4.8
14 Ratings
Sanˈtjaɰo Ð̞e ˈkali
We will visit a great number of atractives while we walk along the historic area of the city. We will be doing a great exercise walking almost for three hours and enjoying the touristic area of the city. After this tour you will understand the city and you will know wich places you can visit on your own during your stay in Cali.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gato de Tejada - Monument to the river cat located on the left bank of the Cali River, Within the plans for the rescue of the Cali river and the embellishment of its banks, the idea was born of locating a monumental sculpture on one of its banks, it was as well as the renowned painter and sculptor Hernando Tejada donated his work called “El gato del Rio” to be cast in bronze on a large scale, which has a height of 3.5 meters, a width of 3.40 and a thickness of 1.95 meters. The sculpture weighs three tons and was cast in Bogotá, where the roof of the workshop had to be dismantled to be moved. The work was inaugurated on July 3, 1996.
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Museo La Tertulia - It is located in the old sector called “Charco del Burro”, a place that was a natural spa of Los Caleños. The idea arose from the group called la tertulia, in the mid 50’s that met periodically to discuss cultural issues and socially converse.
It is a modern construction, it makes a stylized sketch of the ancient Greek temples with a large colonnade that precedes them. - Barrio San Antonio - San Antonio is famous for its architecture, especially for its houses. A typical house usually has one or two floors, with a hallway and a central or main patio with a river stone floor and a wooden pilaster nearby; a second patio adjoining the bathrooms and kitchen, and a large plot where it is not uncommon to find fruit trees. Its facades are thick-walled with wooden beams, the characteristic windows of the sector have wooden bars or iron, with four wings of which two, the highest, remain open; the main door is double and with a peephole.
- Iglesia La Merced - This convent was inhabited by Mercedarian Monks until 1813, when it was the headquarters of General Mosquera’s troops and later passed into the hands of the Augustinian Recoleta nuns, this complex is made up of the Chapels of the Virgen de las Mercedes and the Chapel of the Virgen de los Remedios, the Chapel of San Juan de Letrán, the Religious Convent and the Museum of Colonial and Religious Art La Merced. It was declared a National Monument in the month of February 1975.
- Teatro Municipal Enrique Buenaventura - It is a building belonging to the architectural trend started in the 19th century of Creole classicism. In its construction the model of the Italian opera house was followed, with its respective neoclassical adaptations. It was the first construction to display decorative arts, it retains its original curtain made by G. Alessandrini from the Peyron house in Rome, as well as the imported seats from Austria, the curtains and the coffered ceilings commissioned from the Henry Lefol house in Paris.
- Plaza San Francisco - Plazoleta de la Gobernación It is the meeting place for public, civic, cultural and political life where different cultural events are held. Its name is: Plazoleta Cívica de Cali, adorned by a water fountain built in 1970 and a monument that honors the reverend father: Fray Damián González; It is also known as Plazoleta de San Francisco. The old building was destroyed in 1960, replacing it with the current modern construction of the Valle del Cauca governorate, inaugurated in 1969.
- Plaza de Caicedo - Since the foundation of the city, it has been the epicenter of public, commercial and political life. During the colonial period it was called Plaza Mayor and it was the meeting point of the colonial village, later it was called Plaza de la Constitución until 1913 when the name was changed to Plaza de Caicedo, as a posthumous tribute to the hero from Cali JOAQUIN DE CAYZEDO Y CUERO, a protomartyr of independence and who was shot in the city of Pasto on January 25, 1813, was how a monument in his name was installed in the center of the square.
- Puente Ortiz - The Ortiz Bridge is the most important civil work of the city as it represents different stages in its urban development and together with Paseo Bolívar and the Cali River it constitutes the vital part of the citizen image. At the beginning of the 20th century, the bridge structures the main axis of the city; the twelfth street where the main commercial and exchange activities were developed.
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Plazoleta Jairo Varela - Until August 8, 2012, it would be called the plaza of the caleñidad. Unfortunately that day the master Jairo Varela founder, musician and composer of the Niche group passed away. In his honor, the mayor of that time, together with the Cali council, decided to change the name to the Jairo Varela square.
The plaza has a sound sculpture in homage to the wind instruments used by the Niche group, such as trombones and trumpets. It measures 24 meters long by 11 meters high, weighs 4 tons.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Location
Parque del Peñon
Calle 3
Right in the middle of the square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(14 Ratings)
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Thaddeus_h
Dec 12, 2023
Had fun and learned things - Had a wonderful experience and learned many things about Cali. Got to see many parts of Cali I would not have know to visit. The tour was at a good pace and was interesting.
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X7423vlbrianm
Oct 16, 2023
Great tour, great guide. - It was really great. My girlfriend and I was the only ones doing the tour that day, and Carlos was really a great guide. He told so much about the city, the people and the culture. He have been living in the city for more then 20 years, and he knew a lot about it. A really great tour and really worth it.
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Kevin
Mar 16, 2023
Highly recommend Juan! - The tour guide Juan was very great. We were a little late in the morning as there was some traffic, but Juan still made sure we saw all the different areas of Cali. Very beautiful tour. Juan is very knowledgeable of the different areas and history of Cali / Colombia. Would highly recommend 100%.
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Gabriella_d
Dec 8, 2022
The best of Cali - The all Cali city… amazing lights, food trucks, restaurants and nice people. Juan the tour guide did a splendid Jo on pointing out the various neighbors.
Gracias Juan see you next time
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Always
Oct 28, 2022
Juan is amazing - Juan was an amazing tour guide. He picked us up from our hotel and began the tour at the cat sculpture park which was lovely. It was a very intimate tour which I loved because we weren't squished with other people on a big bumpy tour bus. Juan came with a comfortable, personal vehicle, he was a very safe driver and very knowledgeable on the Cali cultural scene. It felt like being given an expert tour by a good friend who cares about your safety and happiness. I recommend this for travelers who enjoy walking, who don't enjoy large crowds, and who want to get a good understanding of the city on their first day here.
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Waynereddick
Sep 13, 2022
Excellent tour - Juan was incredible, he was very informative and very knowledgeable. He made the tour wonderful and fun..He went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying ourselves...It's a must do tour!!!
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Micheldeladoey
Feb 10, 2022
Cali tour - WE have very nice tour today with guide Juan Restrepo, he took many times to explain all interesting place in cali, I recomand this tour to all person want to visit cali....
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Northstar19532657329
Jan 13, 2022
Extraordinary day! - Juan Carlos was amazing. Very personable, positive, knowledgeable and flexible. Willing to communicate in Spanish and English. Our tour was diverse and fascinating.
We did a special trip off the typical tourist trail and into the barrio of Siloé. The people, street art and places we visited were beautiful and compelling.
Juan Carlos also offers eco-tours to the Pacific coast, which I hope to experience next time we are in Cali.
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Makiko_k
Dec 30, 2021
What a worthy day - Completely private and with personal care, you will definitely be satisfied by the guide’s full knowledge of the city and attraction, points that shown. Highly recommend!!
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Dan_g4104
Jun 14, 2023
Great way to understand Cali - Had a really great afternoon with Juan - his communication was clear and effective and logistics very simple which was helpful for a first time visit to Colombia - his tour was excellent for a 1st activity day to get the lay of the land and a few tips on where to follow up with other activities - as a local his knowledge was excellent
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