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Cali Colombia Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

Cali is Colombia's 3rd largest city and has a population of 2.7 million. Like Barranquilla, this city is better known for the warmth and quality of its people and its laid-back atmosphere than its tourist attractions. Santiago de Cali is also Colombia's Salsa Capital.

HISTORY

Cali was founded on July 25, 1536 by Spanish conqueror Sebastian de Belalcazar.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Cali is situated in a valley and surrounded by mountains and the Cauca river to the east.

Climate: Semi tropical, which means it's humid and can get hot, but a fresh breeze usually comes along in the afternoon.

ATTRACTIONS

Shopping Malls in Cali

Historical Attractions in Cali

RESTAURANTS

Cali's food is well known for its variety. Don't leave the town without tasting such delicious treats as a warm pandebono (a type of traditional bisquit)or an arepa de choclo. Restaurants like Porky's, Los Arrieros del Sur, or any Cenadero around the city offer a wide variety of options when it comes to traditional food.

NIGHTLIFE

Cali is also famous for being one of the best places to party in Colombia. The joy of its people and the variety of its nightlife makes it a great choice if you want to get to know the heart of Colombia's way of celebrating. Calenos (Cali natives) are famous for their passion for Salsa and their way of dancing to its rhythm.

Places to go: Lolas Club, Babel, Iguana Roja, Chango, Praga, or Kukaramakara, among many others.

LODGING

If this is the first time you're staying in a Latin-American city, staying in a hotel is definitely the best choice--it's safer and easier. In this city, possibilties include: Hotel Radisson, Hotel San Fernando Real, and Hotel Sofitel Casa del Alferez. Staying at hotels is the best choice when it's the first time you visit a latin american city.