Explore Colombian Culture
From the beats of cumbia echoing through colonial architecture to the intricate ritual of Indigenous communities in the Sierra Nevada, Colombia has a world of cultural richness to discover.
Colombia’s history and geography have resulted in a diverse culture blending Indigenous, African and European influences across food, music, dance, art and language.
With Bachué you can explore vibrant cities and connect with authentic Colombian culture from street art to food markets to dance classes.
Dance & Music
From Cali’s salsa to coastal cumbia and Joropo Llanero, Colombia’s dance and music styles are as diverse as its landscapes, but passion and rhythm unite the entire country. From complete beginners to pros and one-off classes to full courses, you shouldn’t miss your chance to learn from the locals and dive into the vibrant music and dance scenes.
Food & DRink
Try Colombia’s unique fruits and traditional recipes. Colombia’s varied geography and climate mean a whole world of produce can only be found here. Enjoy a guided visit to a local market to try unusual fruits like guanabana, curuba and chontaduro.
Visit an organic, family-run farm in the heart of the coffee region to discover what goes into your morning cup of coffee.
Explore Colombia’s gastronomic scene: from no-frills local restaurants to high-end dining, Colombia’s chefs make the most of the local ingredients. Try staples like arepas and tamales and regional classics like Ajiaco or bandeja paisa.
History
Explore archaeological sites including monolithic sculptures, Ice Age cave paintings, and ancient cities hidden in the jungle. Delve into history with tours of historic areas and visits to world-renowned museums.
ART
Colombia has a vibrant art scene from the internationally renowned works of Fernando Botero and Doris Salcedo to the street art and murals present on the walls of every city and town. Why not take a street art tour in Bogotá or Cali to see some of the best graffiti in the world and learn about the background of Colombia’s colourful traditions?
If you’re looking for something more in-depth take part in one of our specialised trips such as:
Let us know what interests you and we’ll plan your captivating cultural itinerary!