The Steps of the Cacique de la Junta

A journey to the heart of vallenato. You’ll walk through savannas teeming with life where the “Cacique” spent his early years in La Peña, and you’ll feel genuine love at the Ventana Marroncita in La Junta. In Carrizal, nostalgia will envelop you as you discover the life of a vallenato music genius, while San Juan del Cesar will inspire you with its streets of poets. In the end, the silence of the Ecce Homo will connect you with timeless legends.

LA PEÑA: 15 km from the southern four-way intersection; a colorful, soulful corner where murals embrace the hardworking hands of its people. It is the sacred ground of his grandparents, the fertile land that witnessed his first childhood steps among vibrant savannas and sweet watermelon harvests that shaped his identity. A cherished birthplace that saw the birth of his biographer.

LA JUNTA: 5 km from La Peña: The most heartwarming pulse of La Guajira, nestled among protective hills. Here, the iconic Ventana Marroncita awaits us, a silent witness to intense loves, alongside Parque del Cacique and its memories preserved on vinyl. You’ll feel the authenticity of its people, the tender embrace of his eldest daughter, Rosa Elvira, and the magic of a House Gallery that treasures the most intimate sighs of the idol and his family.

CARRIZAL: Just 7 km from La Junta: Following the paths of nostalgia, the welcoming House Museum reveals to us the mischievous child, the bohemian in love, and the unparalleled musical genius. Every corner breathes with his most humorous anecdotes, his sentimental side, and those secret loves that ignited the eternal flame of inspiration for his unforgettable songs.

SAN JUAN DEL CESAR: Just 25 km from Carrizal: A charming town with traditional Republican-era architecture awaits us, nestled along the Cesar River, where every corner tells a story and the church that inspired the Cacique to marry his muse stands—the birthplace of sublime composers, streets brimming with art, and settings for renowned novels.

Finally, in Valledupar, in the peaceful Jardines del Ecce Homo Cemetery Park—nestled between a lake and nature—rest the eternal legends of vallenato: Diomedes Díaz, Martín Elías, Kaleth Morales, Omar Geles, and Rafael Escalona, among others. Visit the “chair of Diomedes Díaz,” a sculpture honoring the Cacique de La Junta, located in La Provincia Park.

Itinerary: Foothills of the Sierra Nevada in the Cesar and Southern Guajira regions: Valledupar, La Peña, La Junta, Carrizal, San Juan del Cesar, and the Jardines del Eccehomo Cemetery in Valledupar.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation; pickup from your designated accommodation in the city; lunch and a beverage; water; admission to the Rosa Elvira House Museum in La Junta; admission to the museum in Carrizal; and a visit to La Ventana Marroncita. Professional guide; Traveler Assistance Card. Musical and Environmental Tour (selection of songs by the poet-singer)

Optional: Traditional vallenato group during the tour.

Departure: 9:00 a.m. – Arrival: 5:00 p.m.