Context

In the Colombian Pacific, music and cooking are ways of sharing knowledge, celebrating and telling the story of the territory. The sounds of the marimba de chonta, the cununos and the songs coexist with dishes born from products of the river, the jungle and the sea. Around viche, knowledge is also preserved about sugarcane, plants and the cultural practices of Black Afro-Colombian communities. A visit can lead you to listen to musicians and culture bearers, talk with cooks and producers, walk through a market or take part in a workshop arranged with its hosts. Each place offers different encounters: getting to know them means recognizing the people who keep this knowledge alive and valuing their work.

What can you do?

• Listen to traditional music and songs.
• Meet and talk with makers or culture bearers.
• Tour markets, kitchens or production spaces with local hosts.
• Take part in cooking workshops and taste dishes from the territory.
• Learn about the processes and stories around viche.
• Take part in viche tastings.

Suggested places

Cali, Buenaventura, Guapi, Timbiquí, Quibdó, Bahía Solano and other territories of the Pacific.

Ideal for

Travelers interested in culture and gastronomy