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Cali

Colombia - Valle Del Cauca

About this destination

Cali, the salsa capital, is a vibrant, joyful city in south-western Colombia. Famous for its music, dancing, warm climate and festive people, it offers a unique cultural experience with its salsa schools, bars and festivals.

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Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
25%
 
Feb
30%
 
Mar
35%
 
Apr
60%
 
May
65%
 
Jun
70%
 
Jul
40%
 
Aug
45%
 
Sep
65%
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Oct
60%
 
Nov
35%
 
Dec
25%

Places to visit

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Cristo Rey

Cristo Rey

Religious monument on the Cerro de los Cristales with panoramic city views

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Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa

Entertainment district with bars, restaurants and vibrant nightlife

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Calima Gold Museum

Calima Gold Museum

Museum devoted to the pre-Columbian cultures of the Cauca Valley

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Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Urban park with native species, a lake and spaces for cultural events

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El Paraíso Estate

El Paraíso Estate

Historic estate that inspired the novel María, with colonial architecture

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Pacific Drum Museum

Pacific Drum Museum

Museum devoted to instrument making, ancestral rhythms and the tradition of the Colombian Pacific. A place where tradition comes alive with marimbas and drums.

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Intercontinental Cali

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +57 2 444 5555

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Hotel Spiwak

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +57 2 333 4444

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Hotel Mio

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +57 2 222 3333

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🍽️ Restaurants

La Casa del Sabor

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💰 Estimated price: $20-40

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El Pote de Oro

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💰 Estimated price: $10-25

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Sazón Cali

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💰 Estimated price: $15-30

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Bogotá
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $80-180

🚌 Buses

From: Bogotá
Duration: 10 hours
Price: $30-50
Schedule: Departures every 2 hours from 6:00 AM
Route: Bogotá - Cali

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Cali
Plate: CAL-001
📞 Contact: +57 315 111 2222
Name: Uber Cali
Plate: CAL-002
📞 Contact: +57 316 222 3333


🎯 Tours

Cali Salsa Tours

📍 Places they visit: Salsa school, Zona Rosa, Cristo Rey, Calima Gold Museum

🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

📞 Phone: +57 317 333 4444

Valle del Cauca Tours

📍 Places they visit: Botanical Garden, El Paraíso Estate, Lake Calima

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +57 318 444 5555

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Sancocho de Gallina

Sancocho de Gallina

Arroz Atollado

Arroz Atollado

Lulada

Lulada

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Cali

Mini tactical LED flashlight, Cree LED, adjustable focus and zoom

Mini tactical LED flashlight, Cree LED, adjustable focus and zoom

A powerful, compact pocket flashlight, ideal for night outings or hikes in the Colombian Amazon rainforest.

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Floating waterproof phone pouch, pack of 2

Floating waterproof phone pouch, pack of 2

Protects your phone from rain, water and sand during water activities on Colombian beaches and rivers.

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Universal Travel Adapter

Universal Travel Adapter

An adapter designed for travel. Plug in instantly to charge your Bluetooth speakers, camera, power banks, laptops and accessories in hotels, airports and offices.

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