2026 World Salsa Festival

Experience the ultimate salsa journey in Cali: the Salsa Capital of the World.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure through the birthplace of rhythm and joy. This exclusive package invites you to discover the soul of Cali through its passionate culture, dazzling history, and the most important salsa event on the planet.

DAY 1 (SEPTEMBER 24) - ORIGIN / CALI: Arrival at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport, assistance, and transfer to your chosen hotel in Cali. Check-in and overnight stay.

DAY 2 (SEPTEMBER 25) - CALI (City Tour and World Salsa Festival): Breakfast. At the scheduled time, the tour begins at Jairo Varela Plaza, where we will immerse ourselves in salsa culture by visiting the Grupo Niche Monument. Next, we will take a pleasant walk along the Bulevar del Río (River Boulevard), a spot that offers views of the mountain range while allowing you to feel the pulse of urban life and admire the architecture of La Ermita Church and the Ortiz Bridge. We will continue our tour to La Merced Church—the site where Cali was founded in 1536—a place rich in history and significance. We will then explore the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, home to the city's second-oldest church and renowned for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and viewpoint, which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the city. We proceed to the "Gato del Río" (River Cat) sculpture and the picturesque "Parque las Novias del Gato" (Cat's Girlfriends Park)—a charming, mysterious spot with an intriguing backstory—before stopping at the "La Palabra Cali" sign. We will stop at a handicraft shop to browse for souvenirs and enjoy a typical regional snack. Afterward, transfer for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, transfer to the Coliseum to enjoy the World Salsa Festival competitions across various categories. Return transfer to the hotel following the event schedule. Overnight stay.

Includes: Transportation, water/hydration, guide, snack, and transfers between the hotel and the World Salsa Festival.

Duration: 5 hours.

Start time: 09:00 AM.

Recommendations: Wear comfortable clothing, a hat, and sports shoes; bring sunglasses and sunscreen.

DAY 3 (SEPTEMBER 26) - CALI (Cali-style Salsa Class and World Salsa Festival): Breakfast. We begin the day with an exclusive Cali-style salsa class at one of the city's most renowned dance schools. During the experience, you will learn everything from basic steps to the signature moves that have made this genre unique and significant to Cali's culture—a genre declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2022. Afterward, transfer for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, we transfer to the Coliseum to enjoy the World Salsa Festival's qualifying rounds across various categories. Following the schedule, we return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Includes: Transportation, water/hydration, guide, snack, and transfers (hotel – World Salsa Festival – hotel).

Duration: 3 hours.

Start time: 09:00 AM.

DAY 4 (SEPTEMBER 27) - CALI (Cristo Rey, Salsa Museum, and World Salsa Festival): Breakfast. We start the day by visiting the Cristo Rey Ecopark—recently renovated and reopened—a space that blends nature, culture, and sustainability. At the summit stands the 26-meter-tall Cristo Rey Monument, offering one of the most spectacular views of the city and the Andes Mountains. We continue to the Salsa Museum, located in the traditional Obrero neighborhood—the birthplace of great orchestras and dancers. There, we will immerse ourselves in this passionate musical genre through a music-filled tour, enjoying iconic songs and photographs that recount the most pivotal moments of the salsa revolution. Afterward, transfer for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, we transfer to the Coliseum to enjoy the finals and the official closing of the Festival. Following the schedule, we return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Includes: Transportation, hydration, a guide, a traditional snack, admission to the Salsa Museum and Cristo Rey, and transfers between the hotel, the World Salsa Festival, and the hotel.

Duration: 5 hours.

DAY 5 (SEPTEMBER 28) - CALI / CITY OF ORIGIN: Breakfast. On this final day of the trip before returning home, make sure to take the best memories with you. At the scheduled time, transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight back to your city of origin.