Cali sugar cane museum and hacienda tour with lunch
Sugar cane farms and the hacienda that inspired a classic novel
A five-hour tour from Cali that includes hotel pickup, a local guide, and lunch. You visit the sugar cane museum to learn the evolution of sugar cane farming in the region, then eat a typical valley lunch, and finish at hacienda El Paraíso — the estate connected to Jorge Isaacs' novel "La Maria". The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the tour returns you to your accommodation.
The Experience
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Cali. Your guide meets you there and drives you to the sugar cane museum, where you learn about the history and evolution of sugar cane farms in the valley. You walk the grounds and see how the farming process developed over time. After the museum, you stop for a typical lunch of the region before heading to hacienda El Paraíso.
Hacienda El Paraíso is a working estate full of rose gardens and carries the story behind Jorge Isaacs' novel "La Maria," one of the most important works of Colombian literature. Your guide explains the connection between the hacienda and the book as you explore the property. The whole experience takes about five hours from start to finish, ending with a return trip to your accommodation in Cali.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cali.
- a local guide who speaks English or Spanish.
- lunch featuring typical valley dishes.
- entry to the sugar cane museum and hacienda El Paraíso.
- transportation between all stops.
Operated by La sucursal del cielo
Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Cali without a car—the guide picks you up from your hotel and drives between the sugar cane museum and Hacienda El Paraíso, covering both in a single morning or afternoon.
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Top questions
What exactly is the sugar cane museum and what will I see there?
The sugar cane museum shows the evolution and history of sugar cane farming in the Cali valley. You walk through exhibits and the grounds to learn how the farming process developed over time in the region.
What is hacienda El Paraíso and why is it important?
Hacienda El Paraíso is an estate known for its rose gardens and its connection to Jorge Isaacs' novel "La Maria," a major work of Colombian literature. The guide explains this literary history as you visit the property.
Is lunch included in the tour?
Yes, a typical lunch of the valley is included in the tour, served between the museum visit and the hacienda stop.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the museum and hacienda?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cali are included, and your guide drives you to both the sugar cane museum and hacienda El Paraíso.
What languages does the guide speak?
The guide speaks English or Spanish, depending on the option you choose at checkout.
Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Cali sugar cane museum and hacienda tour with lunch
5h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 59 per person
