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Cali
Colombia · CLO
Colombia's salsa capital, and it takes that seriously.
About
Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2,280,522 residents in 2023. The city spans 560.3 km2 (216.3 sq mi) with 120.9 km2 (46.7 sq mi) of urban area, making Cali the second-largest city in the country by area and the third most populous. Cali is the main urban and economic center in the south of the country, and has one of Colombia's fastest-growing economies. The city was founded on 25 July 1536 by the Spanish explorer Sebastián de Belalcázar.
Source: Wikipedia — Cali (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- nature · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan78°F23d wet
- Feb79°F22d wet
- Mar78°F27d wet
- Apr78°F26d wet
- May78°F26d wet
- Jun78°F24d wet
- Jul79°F22d wet
- Aug80°F22d wet
- Sep80°F24d wet
- Oct78°F28d wet
- Nov77°F27d wet
- Dec78°F26d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
The Cali Street Food Walking TourFrom $33 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)From $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cali private city tourFrom $120 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tour Cali on a high-capacity cruiser motorcycle - Cristo Rey & YanaconasFrom $180 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cali Bikepark RideFrom $120 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cali Salsa Tour: Learn the history, dance and play instrumentsFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), about 12 mi away.
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