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Colombia’s third largest city is one of many contrasts. Watched over by the statue of the Cristo Rey and the monument of the Tres Cruces, the capital of the Valle del Cauca region is the industrial heart of Colombia’s southwest. Cali entices all who visit with promises of balmy nights spent in the company of beguiling caleñas with salsa rhythms and days spent idly wandering through chic areas lined with boutiques or historic districts steeped in art and culture.
In the outlying areas of Cali, there are many recommended sights that include the zoo, Buga, Sonso, Parque Nacional Natural los Farallones and the Ecoparque RÃo Pance. Cali has much more to offer beyond its renowned nightlife and it is gradually becoming a well-rounded tourist destination. Nonetheless, it is the contagious desire to shake those hips that brings people together in the packed discotecas of the Colombian salsa capital.
Cali is coming to terms with its violent past and unruly present. Unlike other Colombian cities of its size, Cali’s geography means that poorer neighborhoods are mixed in with richer ones to a greater extent than in Bogotá or MedellÃn.
It may not be a city to everybody’s liking, but given Cali’s geographical location, there is no denying its importance for those traveling to or from Ecuador. There are attractions here and in the surrounding areas that can keep the visitor entertained for a few days or more.
Neighborhoods in Cali: Near Cali,
Other places nearby Cali: Buga,
With over five years travelling and working in Latin America, Richard feels most at home here in the big Continent. From the former Scottish...
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Buga
Only 80 kilometers away from Cali, Buga is another world from Cali’s busy salsa dancing streets. One of the oldest cities in Colombia, Buga was founded by the Spanish in 1555, then called
...Buga, Near Cali, Cali, Colombia
Things to do in Cali
Fútbol
Catching a fútbol game in any city in Colombia is nothing short of a religious experience. Hordes flock to the stadiums, screaming furious chants at the opposition while voicing praise on their
...Cali, Colombia
Casa Proartes
This great little Neoclassic-style building, next door to the Teatro Municipal, is yet another center for the arts in Cali. Built in 1871 and beautifully restored in 1991, several free temporary art
...Cali, Colombia
Iglesia San Pedro
First erected for the Priest of Quito in 1539, then later torn down and rebuilt in 1772, again in 1841, and one last time in 1930, this church has undergone several alterations. Inside and out, it is
...Cali, Colombia
Capilla de la Inmaculada
Built in 1762, the Capilla de la Inmaculada has a modern and modest interior, but is worth a quick peek because it remains the church of choice at midday. This narrow and long chapel is a homage to
...Cali, Colombia
Plaza San Francisco
San Francisco is an enormous brick plaza and one of the largest in Cali, where pigeons (and humans) gather to catch some rays and chill out. This plaza was actually destroyed in 1960 and rebuilt in
...Cali, Colombia
Los Gatos
In 1996, renowned painter and sculptor Hernando Tejada began what came to be a collection of a dozen cat sculptures along the Cali River, close to El Peñón. Tejada’s original cat, “El Gato del
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Museo de Arte Moderno La Tertulia
For a little taste of modern art, Museo de Arte Moderno La Tertulia is your best bet. This place is much more than just an art museum, though. There is also an outdoor auditorium where you can catch
...Cali, Colombia
Plaza de Caicedo
Plaza de Caicedo has always been the center of public, commercial and political life in Cali. During the colonial period, it was called the Plaza Mayor. Between 1674 and 1897, the park was used for
...Cali, Colombia
Museo del Oro Calima
A respectable collection of gold and ceramics is housed in the Banco de la República building. This is a fairly recent collection of Calima cultural artifacts (Calima is the name of the original
...Cali, Colombia
Teatro Municipal Enrique Buenaventura
On April 9, 1918, construction of this beautiful yellow theater began. Ten years later, it was completed, with remodeling done in the 1950s. Modeled like an Italian opera theater, this Neoclassical
...Cali, Colombia
Cali Teatro
One of the few places in the city where you can get fresh air and a fine view of Cali is atop the hill in barrio San Antonio. Here you will find an 18th-century chapel and a park. The Cali Teatro, a
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