Andres

I was a bit skeptic when I booked the tour as I've been previously disappointed by other tours. But I LOVED that one with Andrès. He mixed English and Spanish as he understood I wanted to practice my Spanish even though my level of Spanish is low. The tour was super interesting and off the beaten track, I would have never known some of those places existed without him. I strongly recommend that tour!

Like the Afro-Colombian tour I took with Andres, my group tour turned into an unplanned private one. The tour is in Spanish (not my native tongue), so there were some things I didn't fully understand. However, when this occurred, Andres was willing to explain again using vocabulary in line with my current Spanish-speaking level. The tour was a fascinating experience for a few reasons. Andres' knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the history and background of Cali culture to life. The city of Cali's innovative use of cable car stations as tourist attractions added a unique element to the tour, making it accessible to all physical abilities. The vista overlooking the commune and Cali was beautiful as much as it was telling. The rooftops of the homes made it clear that not all residents were as financially secure as others. I asked a lot of follow-up questions at each stop because I was so interested, and Andres patiently answered each one. Note: My personal level of interest doesn't mean that others will have the same level of interest. Because of another review, I was aware the tour would remain within the cable car system that overlooks Commune 20.

I booked the tour a few hours before it was supposed to start. That flexibility was greatly beneficial given my work schedule while traveling. Minus the afternoon downpour right before the start of the tour, it was easy to get to the meeting point where Andres was waiting. Unexpectedly, I found myself on a private tour due to another person rescheduling. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Andres, my guide, was more than willing to help me practice my Spanish. He conducted the tour in Spanish, but whenever I needed clarification, he seamlessly switched to English. It was a truly immersive language-learning experience! The pace of the tour was nice. We didn't spend too much time in one place or not enough time in another. We stopped and tried some local street food, which was unexpected but nice. After the tour officially ended, Andres was kind to show me a few other places when he learned I didn't have any place to rush off to at that moment. He was also a gentleman to wait with me while I waited for my ride to pick me up and take me home. I recommend this tour for singles and groups.

Nice tour to better understand afro culture in Cali! Recommended!!