The 5 Best Salsa Experiences in Cali

1.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14Our pick

Walk central Cali with a certified Spanish-speaking guide such as Cristian or Juliana, tracing salsa, street art, and popular resistance from Plazoleta Jairo Varela to Cimarrón Salsa Bar. Expect murals, city history, dance steps, instruments, food tips, and practical recommendations for salsa clubs.

“This is a free Walking tour by "Beyond Colombia" that viator charge for. I suggest booking directly for free and giving money as tips to the guide instead of giving money to Viator”

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2.Salsa Tour in Cartagena with admission Ticket to Café Havana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Start with a one-hour beginner salsa class at Crazy Salsa Getsemaní, then follow an instructor through two music venues before finishing at Café Havana. Guides such as Ruben, Esteban, Kevin, and Natalia are praised for patient teaching. The experience runs Wednesday to Saturday and welcomes adults 18 and older.

“Awesome experience, friendly and easy to follow instructors, and fun time bar hopping and dancing around Getsemani. Wear comfortable shoes and the studio is air conditioned which was a nice break from the super hot day. I wish I could have taken more classes!”

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3.Private Salsa Class and / or Latin Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Spend 90 private minutes at Tu Baile in Bogotá learning salsa or other Latin rhythms from instructors such as Julien, Laura, or German. The class starts with basic steps, adapts to your level, and gives couples a quiet place to practice before heading to a club on their own.

“My husband and I (60+) were attending a relative's wedding in Bogota and wanted to be able to hold our own on the dance floor, so we booked a 90 minute salsa lesson. Our instructor Laura was wonderful -- patient and did a great job helping us with the basic steps of merengue and salsa (including the special steps of Colombian salsa). It was a little tricky for us finding the studio, but Laura was responsive and helpful. There's a great big mall across the street if you want to shop and pick up an Uber from there. Highly recommend and we had a great time on the dance floor!”

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4.Shared Tour Cali’s Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13Best value

Walk through central Cali with a guide such as Cristian, or Chris, to connect salsa with African emancipation, popular culture, protest, and street art. Expect about 8 km on foot, stops at key plazas, murals, salsa bars, and resistance sites, with English and Spanish tours available.

“Chris was a fantastic tour guide. The tour was so informative and fun with lots of salsa and music. Highly recommend.”

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5.Friday Salsa Pub Crawl in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Join Ana or Laura for a three-hour, Spanish-language salsa crawl through San Antonio, Flavor Street, and Barrio Obrero. You’ll visit three local bars, receive a brandy shot and drink discounts, walk between venues, and get help from a caleña who knows where the dancing happens.

“Recomiendo. El tour fue buenísimo. La mejor forma de conocer lugares emblemáticos de Cali con una guía nativa. Ana es muy simpática y atenta, haciendo la experiencia ser tranquila y divertida. El tour se desarrolló conforme la descripción de la actividad. En el primer bar, la guía nos esperó afuera y me ayudó a cargar el celu. El segundo lugar fue un bar en la calle y Ana buscó que estuviéramos cómodas ahí. El último bar es muy recomendado por los caleños y se puede bailar bastante. La mejor forma de conocer la noche caleña y disfrutar de buenos ambientes con mucha salsa y la comodidad de que te acompañe…”

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