Colombia · Monuments

1-Day Valledupar Vallenato Heritage Tour with Monument Highlights

1 Day Round trip from Valledupar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire tributes to famed Vallenato musicians
02 Visit Plaza Alfonso López, birthplace of the Vallenato Festival
03 Relax by Río Guatapurí, inspiration for Vallenato songs
04 See monuments dedicated to the instruments of traditional Vallenato music

Valledupar is recognized for its monuments and roundabouts, which pay tribute to its history and culture. The city has more than 20 monuments and roundabouts, most of them dedicated to traditional Vallenato music and culture. This tour introduces some of the city's most emblematic landmarks, from tributes to legendary musicians to the places most closely tied to the origins of the Vallenato Festival.

Valledupar is recognized for its monuments and roundabouts, which pay tribute to its history and culture.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Valledupar Monuments and Vallenato Heritage Tour

Glorieta Los Juglares
Monument to Diomedes Díaz and Martín Elías: Tribute to Vallenato singers and composers.
Glorieta Mi Pedazo de Accordion: Tribute to Alejo Durán, the first King Vallenato.
Glorieta Los Músicos: Tribute to the three instruments of Vallenato music: the box (Africa), the guacharo (America), and the accordion (Europe).
Plaza Alfonso López: The place where the Vallenato Festival began and where the first Vallenato Kings were crowned.
Río Guatapurí - Balneario Hurtado: A place of rest and recreation for the vallenatos, famous for inspiring Vallenato songs.