Cali, Valle del Cauca
mid-August
Cali's festival of music from Colombia's Pacific coast has been held since the mid-1990s in honor of Buenaventura composer Petronio Álvarez. Groups compete in categories such as marimba, chirimía, Cauca violins and open format, alongside traditional Pacific food and drinks.
Dates change every year: confirm them with the town before you travel.
Heritage: Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación (Ley 1472 de 2011)