World Salsa Festival 2026 from 856 €

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Experience a celebration full of rhythm, culture, and passion at the World Salsa Festival, one of the most iconic events in Cali, recognized as the World Capital of Salsa. During this spectacular festival, the city transforms into a grand stage where professional dancers, international dance academies, and salsa lovers come together to celebrate this vibrant musical genre.

Note: Events are subject to changes by the organizers in relation to demand. Destino Colombia is not responsible for changes, cancellations, or non-compliance in the scheduling or execution of these events; we act only as intermediaries in their promotion.

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4Nights

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7Planned accommodations

3Activities

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2 Adults

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Destinations 1

Accommodations 7

Activities 3

World Salsa Festival

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Cali

Reception and transfer from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) to the selected hotel. Check-in and accommodation.

Day 2. Cali

Breakfast. City Tour + World Salsa Festival. We begin exploring salsa culture with a visit to the Grupo Niche Monument. Continue with a walk along the Río Boulevard, where you can admire the mountain range, La Ermita Church, and Ortiz Bridge. The tour continues to La Merced Church, Cali’s founding site filled with history. Afterwards, we visit the San Antonio neighborhood, the colonial district featuring the city’s second oldest church (1747) and unforgettable panoramic views. The experience continues to El Gato del Río and the Cat’s Girlfriends Park, iconic artistic landmarks. The tour ends at a handicraft store where travelers enjoy a typical snack and have the opportunity to purchase local souvenirs.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, hydration, typical snack, and travel assistance card. In the afternoon, pick-up and transfer to the coliseum to enjoy the World Salsa Festival competitions in different categories. Return transfer is on passengers’ own account.

Day 3. Cali

Breakfast. Cali Salsa Class + World Salsa Festival. The day begins with an exclusive Cali Salsa class at one of the city’s most recognized dance schools. During this experience, passengers will learn from basic steps to the characteristic movements of this style, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2022.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, snack, and travel assistance card. In the afternoon, transfer to the coliseum to enjoy the festival elimination rounds in different categories. Return transfer is on passengers’ own account.

Day 4. Cali

Breakfast. Cristo Rey + Salsa Museum + World Salsa Festival. The day begins with a visit to Cristo Rey Ecopark, recently renovated and reopened, a space that combines nature, culture, and sustainability. At the summit stands the 26-meter-high Cristo Rey Monument, offering one of the most spectacular views of the city and the Andes Mountains. The tour continues to the Salsa Museum, located in the traditional Obrero neighborhood, birthplace of great orchestras and dancers. Here, visitors immerse themselves in this passionate musical genre through a musical experience featuring iconic songs and photographs that showcase the most important moments of salsa history.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, hydration, typical snack, entrance to the Salsa Museum and Cristo Rey. The day concludes at the coliseum to enjoy the finals and official closing of the festival. Return transfer is on passengers’ own account.

Day 5. Cali – City of Origin

Breakfast. Pick-up and transfer to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) for departure flight to the city of origin.

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