Sugar Cane Museum and Hacienda La María
This activity begins at 8:00 AM and has a duration of approximately 7 hours. During this time we will visit two important ranches in the Cali history and culture. We will begin in hacienda El Paraíso which is the place where our most influential romantic novel takes place and we will explore its setting which is full of nature. The second place is the Hacienda "Piedechinche" where we will learn all about the sugar cane production and its history in the region. All transportation fees and entrance fees are included, as well as a typical lunch.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museo de la Cana de Azucar, Vereda Amaimito, Cali Colombia
We will head over to the Hacienda and museum Piedechinche where we will take a small tour around one of the most important sugar cane museums in the world. Here you will learn all about the nature that surrounds us, about the history of sugarcane production over the past centuries and how the process of the sugar cane works today.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hacienda El Paraiso, Via Santa Elena - El Pomo Corregimiento Santa Elena, El Cerrito Colombia
Here we will stop to enjoy all the culture and literature that is behind on of our most influential romanticism novels of the 19th century. Here we will have an important look to a past where a shakespearean story unfolded and visit every environment where it all took place.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Iglesia de Santa Elena, El Cerrito Colombia
We will make a quick stop to the town to visit the monument of María and Efraín (the characters from the novel featured in the second Hacienda).
We will also have the chance to try some artisanal wine from the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vinoteca Cava Jaramillo solera, Parque principal, Corregimiento de, El Cerrito, Santa Elena, El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
We will visit the wine cellar of the Santa Solera company, experts in making artisanal wine. We will taste the different artisanal wines made by this company.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salon Hacienda Piedechinche, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
We will visit this 310-year-old museum house.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Wear comfortable walking shoes, light and fresh clothes, cap or hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and bring a water bottle."
"The tour will not be canceled in case of bad weather, consider bringing an impermeable poncho, a rain jacket or an umbrella."
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"COVID-19 vaccination required for guides"
"- All travelers must wear a mask when inside the vehicle and in closed spaces.
- They must remain at a distance of 2 meters from the other participants and the guide."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: 1: Hotel Intercontinental Cali, Av. Colombia #2-72, Normandia Sebastian de Belalcazar, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
2: Hotel Spiwak, Av. 6 D 36N-18, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.