Facade of a large, residential-style house with beige and white finishes, located on a neighborhood corner. The building has several arched windows, a central staircase leading to the entrance, and a garage at the bottom. Close-up view of the facade of a two-story house with a beige and white design, characterized by tall windows with arches and metal grilles. In the center, a staircase leads to the main entrance, where a person stands in the illuminated doorway. Collection of framed family photographs arranged on a wooden table. The images include vintage black and white portraits and color photos from different eras, showing various people in intimate and affectionate moments. Commemorative object displayed in a glass case, consisting of a plaque with a relief of a male face on a base with an inscription. The piece has a gold finish and is surrounded by other decorative elements and awards, in an interior setting reminiscent of a museum or exhibition hall. Gramophone-shaped trophy in a gold finish, mounted on a red base with a commemorative plaque mentioning Rafael Escalona and an award given in 2006. The object is displayed in an interior space, with a blurred background suggesting an exhibition hall or museum.
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The Rafael Escalona House Museum is a tribute to the life and work of the famous vallenato artist. In this space, visitors can learn more about his personal life, his musical career, and his influence on Colombian culture.. 

The museum houses photographs, documents, musical instruments, and Escalona's personal belongings, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the history of his music and his legacy.

In the house, visitors can enjoy the intimacy of his home, where he settled in 1978. The museum is a place where the joy of learning and experiencing stories told with accordions, guitars, guacharaca, and caja drums is celebrated. It is also common to hear sung and spoken anecdotes that reveal the composer's character, amidst tastings of coffee, traditional dishes, and liqueurs. 

Visits are by reservation only.

📍 Instrucciones de llegada

You can reach the Escalona House Museum, located in Usaquén, by car, taxi, public transportation, or bicycle.

On the TransMilenio, take Line 4, heading north. From there, it's about a 10-15 minute walk to your destination. You can also get off at the Niza Norte or Toberín stations and take a bus or taxi from there.

If you choose the SITP (Integrated Public Transport System), you can take Route 1 (north-south or south-north). Route Z10 (Usaquén - Candelaria) works perfectly. Other SITP routes have stops near Usaquén. Make sure to take a route that passes near Carrera 6a or drops you off at a nearby stop, such as Usaquén or Niza Norte.