Free Market Alameda Food Tour

Welcome to the Sultana del Valle, immerse yourself in the best food market in Cali!

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The gastronomic diversity of Valle del Cauca is highly appreciated in the country for its unique flavors such as Tamal Valluno, Pandebono, Viche, Manjar and exotic fruit juices (such as Borojó)!

From Loma de la Cruz we will walk to the Mercado de la Alameda through two local neighborhoods to taste homemade food such as Champús and Cucas made by caleñas . This is the best start for you to understand how important our identity is through our gastronomy.

Between Afro preparations and European flavors, get a glimpse of the local culture and way of life. The market is home to hundreds of vendors selling everything from fresh produce to clothing, crafts, and household items .

Taste the traditional food of the Pacific and toast with Viche , our incredible alcoholic drink!

This experience brings you closer to the flavors, colors, textures and regional gastronomic preparations, which are loaded with symbols and meanings, as they reveal social relations, popular imaginaries and the use of the environment.

We will talk about:

• History and origins of our regional gastronomy
• Cultural influences of local breeds.
• Unique and useful preparations.
• Ancestral ingredients and traditional techniques of the region.
• The food market as the nucleus of economic survival
• Biological, geographic and cultural diversity of Valle del Cauca
• Sweet, salty, oily, spicy and vigorous food
• And much more!

Join this experience with our team of local guides who, in addition to all the knowledge that we are going to share with you about the local gastronomy inherited from our families, you will visit authentic places to eat inside the market as well as recommendations for local shops to have lunch , buy coffee , souvenirs and more in case you want to return on your own!

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