Recorriendo Los Pasos del Cacique: Discover Diomedes Daz's Legacy in La Junta, Colombia
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Valledupar

This is a matchless experience where you immerse yourself in the traditions of the local communities, developing a deep connection with the emotions and sentiments inherent in the vallenato music and culture.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gobernación del Cesar - Tour of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada: La Peña, La Junta, Carrizal, San Juan del Cesar and Jardines del Eccehomo.

The tour begins contemplating nature with landscapes of prickly pears and cardones, inspiring places and rivers, as well as the fique plant where the backpacks that were references in his novel were made.

La Peña, the hamlet of his descendants, fertile land for the patilla harvest. You can see the vernacular architecture and the surrounding landscape.

La Junta, visit to the brown window, the chief’s park, the record collection, tour of the town and its church, others.

Carrizal, visit to the museum that tells his family history, his main anecdotes, his love life, and his musical legacy as a composer and singer. Without forgetting his furtive loves of poetic inspiration from his songs.

San Juan del Cesar, bathed by the Cesar River, visit the church, main park, emblematic square, monument of the San Juan moon, observation of the republican architecture, cradle of writers and poets.

Ending the tour in the City of Valledupar, we visit the Jardines del Eccehomo, where the singer-songwriter’s mausoleum rests.

What's Included
  • Hydration provided with bottled water.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch included.
  • Travel comfortably in air-conditioned transportation.
  • Guided by a knowledgeable professional guide.
  • Travel insurance included for peace of mind.
  • Carrizal Museum entrance fee included.
Location
Valledupar
The meeting point will be the hotel or place of accommodation within the urban perimeter of the city of Valledupar chosen by the tourist.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lizsa2558yi
May 6, 2024
I love vallenato 🪗❤️ - The history of Vallenato is known and lived with this route. Diomedez is my dad's idol, meeting his eldest daughter and having her heart connect with mine when talking about her father, made the trip pay for itself.
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Passenger800574
Sep 12, 2023
Reunion of friends - We learned about the life of Diomedes Diaz, we sang his songs, we loved the museum in Carrizal, the goat guided with coconut was delicious. Unmatched mountain landscape. Recommended for anyone who wants to go.
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K5067ccalejandrat
Aug 7, 2023
Excellent experience. - I had the opportunity to take 2 tours, and I recommend it 100%, the guides are very knowledgeable, attentive and very friendly. If you come to Valledupar do not hesitate to take the tours.
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Marioge8443le
Nov 13, 2021
True Vallenato stories - If you wanna hear true Vallenatos stories you must choose this tour trip, my friends and I had a wonderful experience with Maria Elisa!
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