🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Cristo Rey Monument
- ✓Iglesia de San Antonio
- ✓Cali Zoo
- ✓Gato de Tejada
- ✓La Ermita Church
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Cali
Cali
Colombia's salsa capital, a vibrant tropical city known for its energetic nightlife, world-class salsa dancing, and warm Pacific coast climate
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Recommended Hotels in Cali
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (10 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Spiwak Chipichape
- ★Four Points by Sheraton Cali
- ★NH Collection Royal Cali
- ★Hampton by Hilton Cali
- ★Hotel Torre de Cali Plaza
- ★Hostal Casa Mosaico
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Ringlete
$$Traditional Colombian cuisine and authentic caleño specialties like sancocho and aborrajados
•Platillos Voladores
$$$Contemporary Colombian fusion with creative presentations and local ingredients
•El Sabor de mi Tierra
$Valle del Cauca regional dishes, tamales, and empanadas
•La Sucursal del Cielo
$$$Pacific coast seafood with innovative preparations and Caribbean flavors
•Zahavi
$$Middle Eastern cuisine with mezze platters and grilled meats
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💡 Travel Tips
- • Cali's climate is hot and humid year-round (25-30°C). Bring breathable clothing and stay hydrated throughout the day.
- • The city is generally safe in tourist areas during daytime, but avoid displaying valuables and use registered transportation at night.
- • Learn basic salsa steps before visiting—salsa is an integral part of Cali's culture and enhances the nightlife experience.
- • Best neighborhoods for visitors: San Antonio (historic), Granada (trendy dining), Ciudad Jardín (upscale).
- • Try local specialties: cholado (shaved ice dessert), champús (corn-based sweet drink), and lulada (lulo fruit drink).
- • Download Tappsi, Uber, or Didi apps for safe and convenient transportation around the city.
- • Exchange money at official casas de cambio, not street vendors. ATMs are widely available in shopping centers.
- • For salsa clubs, dress smart-casual (no sneakers or shorts for men). Most clubs open around 10pm and get busy after midnight.
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
December to February & June to August (dry season)
💰Daily Budget
COP 120,000-200,000/day (USD 30-50)/day
👥Popular With
Salsa dancersculture enthusiastsnightlife lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC-5 (COT)
💬Local Language
Spanish
💱Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
📅Cali 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Historic Cali & Viewpoints
🌅
Morning2h
🎭
Visit Cristo Rey Monument for panoramic city views
💡 Take a taxi or Uber to the top. Best in the morning for clear views and cooler temperatures.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Explore San Antonio neighborhood and its colonial architecture
💡 Visit Iglesia de San Antonio, browse artisan shops, and enjoy rooftop cafes. Very walkable area.
🌙
Evening2h
📍
Try your first salsa class at a local dance school
💡 Book a beginner class at schools like Son de Luz or Swing Latino. Classes start around 7-8pm.
💡Tips
- •Learn basic salsa steps before visiting—it enhances the experience tremendously
- •Download the Tappsi or Uber app for safe transportation
- •Avoid displaying valuables and walking in empty areas late at night
- •Try local specialties: sancocho, champús, and cholado (shaved ice dessert)
- •Exchange money at official cambios, not on the street