The Petronio Alvarez Pacific Music Festival, held annually in Cali, Colombia pulls in a crowd of 600,000 people to celebrate the afro-Colombian rhythms of the Pacific coast.
Named after a legend of Colombia’s afro-Colombian musical heritage, the festival attracts both local and international bands and is an essential cultural event for understanding the region.
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Entry to the event is free. If you need help organizing transportation to the event reach out to one of our talented team of local travel experts.
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