Petronio Álvarez Festival Experience | Raíces Vivas

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Connecting you to the vibrant rhythms and rich heritage of Colombia’s Afro-descendant communities.

A lively street scene from the Petronio Álvarez festival with musicians playing traditional drums and dancers in colorful attire.

A lively street scene from the Petronio Álvarez festival with musicians playing traditional drums and dancers in colorful attire.

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Day Pass

30$

Weekend Pass

75$

Full Festival

120$

Gallery

Vibrant dancers in traditional Afro-Colombian attire performing at the Petronio Álvarez festival in Cali.

Vibrant dancers in traditional Afro-Colombian attire performing at the Petronio Álvarez festival in Cali.

Close-up of a musician passionately playing the marimba, a key instrument in Pacific Afro music.

Close-up of a musician passionately playing the marimba, a key instrument in Pacific Afro music.

Colorful street scene with festival-goers enjoying local Afro-Caribbean food stalls under festive lights.

Colorful street scene with festival-goers enjoying local Afro-Caribbean food stalls under festive lights.

A group of visitors from Ashanty Travel immersed in a storytelling session about Afro-descendant heritage.

A group of visitors from Ashanty Travel immersed in a storytelling session about Afro-descendant heritage.

Traditional drummers creating rhythmic beats that echo the heart of the Colombian Pacific culture.

Traditional drummers creating rhythmic beats that echo the heart of the Colombian Pacific culture.

Nighttime view of the festival stage glowing with energy as performers celebrate Afro identity through music.

Nighttime view of the festival stage glowing with energy as performers celebrate Afro identity through music.

Moments capturing the soul of Petronio Álvarez festival

An unforgettable journey into Afro-Colombian culture that touched my soul deeply.

Lina M.

Close-up of colorful handmade crafts and musical instruments from the Colombian Pacific region.

Close-up of colorful handmade crafts and musical instruments from the Colombian Pacific region.

★★★★★