Sightseeing
Located in the heart of Cali, this gothic construction from mid-20th century is inspired in the Ulm Minster, a church in Germany.
Corner of Carrera 1 with 13th Street. Opening hours: 7:30AM to 5:00PM
107 locals recommend
La Ermita Church
0 Carrera 1Located in the heart of Cali, this gothic construction from mid-20th century is inspired in the Ulm Minster, a church in Germany.
Corner of Carrera 1 with 13th Street. Opening hours: 7:30AM to 5:00PM
Founded in 1969, the Cali Zoo it is located within the municipal forest and on the banks of the Cali River. It is widely considered one of the top 5 best Zoos in Latin America.
Open daily 9AM – 4:30PM
189 locals recommend
Cali Zoo
Carrera 2a OesteFounded in 1969, the Cali Zoo it is located within the municipal forest and on the banks of the Cali River. It is widely considered one of the top 5 best Zoos in Latin America.
Open daily 9AM – 4:30PM
Cristo Rey is a statue 26 meters tall located in the Cerro de los Cristales (Hill of the Crystals) in the village of Los Andes, west of the city of Cali. The ascent can be done by car or on foot. Visiting hours: 9AM – 7PM
27 locals recommend
Cristo Rey Cali
Via a Cristo ReyCristo Rey is a statue 26 meters tall located in the Cerro de los Cristales (Hill of the Crystals) in the village of Los Andes, west of the city of Cali. The ascent can be done by car or on foot. Visiting hours: 9AM – 7PM
Different aspects of the natural history and the artisanal and agro-indsutrial exploitation of sugar cane are didactically exhibited.
Located on Hacienda (Farm) Piedechinche, 42 km outside of Cali, Palmira and El Cerrito. Opening hours 9AM – 4PM
17 locals recommend
Museum Sugarcane
Different aspects of the natural history and the artisanal and agro-indsutrial exploitation of sugar cane are didactically exhibited.
Located on Hacienda (Farm) Piedechinche, 42 km outside of Cali, Palmira and El Cerrito. Opening hours 9AM – 4PM
Tejada’s Cat or the “River Cat” is a bronze sculpture by Colombian artist Hernando Tejada, who donated it to the city in 1996
96 locals recommend
The River Cat
Tejada’s Cat or the “River Cat” is a bronze sculpture by Colombian artist Hernando Tejada, who donated it to the city in 1996
Modern art museum (the first in Colombia) with an important collection including pieces by Colombian and American artists, in addition to constant exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. It also boasts a cinematheque
Carrera 1 #5-105 Tuesday to Saturday: 10AM – 7PM Sundays: 2PM – 6PM Mondays: closed
228 locals recommend
La Tertulia Museum
#5-105 Cra. 1Modern art museum (the first in Colombia) with an important collection including pieces by Colombian and American artists, in addition to constant exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. It also boasts a cinematheque
Carrera 1 #5-105 Tuesday to Saturday: 10AM – 7PM Sundays: 2PM – 6PM Mondays: closed
The museum's facilities house a collection of airplanes, aviation engines and flight suits dating from before the Second World War to modern times. The museum's main vocation is aviation in its technology and history, but it also has a Railway Division, where steam locomotives that operated for the National Railways at the beginning of the 20th century are conserved.
Municipality of Palmira, adjacent to the Zona Franca of Palmaseca. Entrance No. 9 of the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport
Open
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4PM
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 9AM - 4PM
Phoenix Air Museum
Entrada #9 del AeropuertoThe museum's facilities house a collection of airplanes, aviation engines and flight suits dating from before the Second World War to modern times. The museum's main vocation is aviation in its technology and history, but it also has a Railway Division, where steam locomotives that operated for the National Railways at the beginning of the 20th century are conserved.
Municipality of Palmira, adjacent to the Zona Franca of Palmaseca. Entrance No. 9 of the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport
Open
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4PM
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 9AM - 4PM
Neighborhoods
San Antonio is famous for being Cali’s oldest, most traditional neighborhood, recognized for its colonial history and architecture. It’s been outlined as an urban landmark of patrimonial interest destined for urban preservation. The Church and Hill were declared a National Monument in 1993
228 locals recommend
San Antonio
San Antonio is famous for being Cali’s oldest, most traditional neighborhood, recognized for its colonial history and architecture. It’s been outlined as an urban landmark of patrimonial interest destined for urban preservation. The Church and Hill were declared a National Monument in 1993
Show
Cali’s oldest and largest live salsa dancing show. 1,900 guests fit in a large tent located next to the Valle del Pacífico Events Center. It boasts over 200 dancers as well as a live salsa big band
Functions: last Friday of every month and every day of the Cali Fair (Dec. 25-30) Contact: Calle 22 North #9-63B Tel: (+57 2) 387 6830 informacion@delirio.com.co
38 locals recommend
Delirio Salsa + Circo + Orquesta | Show de Salsa en Cali
Cali’s oldest and largest live salsa dancing show. 1,900 guests fit in a large tent located next to the Valle del Pacífico Events Center. It boasts over 200 dancers as well as a live salsa big band
Functions: last Friday of every month and every day of the Cali Fair (Dec. 25-30) Contact: Calle 22 North #9-63B Tel: (+57 2) 387 6830 informacion@delirio.com.co
Live salsa dancing show with a capacity of 640 guests in the Dann Hotel. It’s been up and running 9 years and boasts over 80 live dancers as well as a live orchestra.
Functions: 1 Friday / month and every day of the Cali Fair (Dec. 25-30)
Contact: Ave. 6 Bis #26-36 Tel: (+57 2) 668 6628 Comercial@ensalsate.com
Ensálsate
26-36 Cra. 2Live salsa dancing show with a capacity of 640 guests in the Dann Hotel. It’s been up and running 9 years and boasts over 80 live dancers as well as a live orchestra.
Functions: 1 Friday / month and every day of the Cali Fair (Dec. 25-30)
Contact: Ave. 6 Bis #26-36 Tel: (+57 2) 668 6628 Comercial@ensalsate.com
Food scene
Widely regarded as the best restaurant in the city!
Av. 3 Norte # 7-19
Barrio Centenario
Local-Asian Fusion
Tel: (2) 6602680, (2) 6613736
67 locals recommend
Platillos Voladores
#7-19 Av. 3 Nte.Widely regarded as the best restaurant in the city!
Av. 3 Norte # 7-19
Barrio Centenario
Local-Asian Fusion
Tel: (2) 6602680, (2) 6613736
Hip local restaurant in San Fernando neighborhood. Lots of seafood and a hidden bar out back with lively DJ on the weekends
Calle 4 # 34-32
Barrio San Fernando
Local-Asian Fusion
Tel: (2) 382 7292
14 locals recommend
La Comitiva
#3432 Cl. 4Hip local restaurant in San Fernando neighborhood. Lots of seafood and a hidden bar out back with lively DJ on the weekends
Calle 4 # 34-32
Barrio San Fernando
Local-Asian Fusion
Tel: (2) 382 7292
By far the most beautiful restaurant in the city. Indian inspired floating lilies and buddhas abound. Food is fantastic. Atmosphere is intimate and romantic
Calle 2 # 9 -08B
Barrio San Antonio
Fusión Local / Mediterránea
Tel: (2) 893 6809
28 locals recommend
Antigua Contemporanea
##1-39 Cra. 10By far the most beautiful restaurant in the city. Indian inspired floating lilies and buddhas abound. Food is fantastic. Atmosphere is intimate and romantic
Calle 2 # 9 -08B
Barrio San Antonio
Fusión Local / Mediterránea
Tel: (2) 893 6809
The owner is eccentric and so is the Mediterranean inspired food. Lots of local ingredients. Small and intimate with personalized service
Calle 14 N # 9N- 18
Barrio Granada
Local-Mediterranean Fusion
14 locals recommend
Restaurante Carambolo
#9N-18 Cl. 14 Nte.The owner is eccentric and so is the Mediterranean inspired food. Lots of local ingredients. Small and intimate with personalized service
Calle 14 N # 9N- 18
Barrio Granada
Local-Mediterranean Fusion
Hip café-restaurant that feels like someone's super-chic living rooms. Lots of books, sofas, nooks and crannies to have quiet drink and some lighter fare
Cra 10 # 3-10
Barrio San Antonio
Local-Mediterranean Tapas Fusion
Tel: (2) 345 1179
7 locals recommend
Cafe Libro Casa Libro Alebrije
#3-10 Cra. 10
Hip café-restaurant that feels like someone's super-chic living rooms. Lots of books, sofas, nooks and crannies to have quiet drink and some lighter fare
Cra 10 # 3-10
Barrio San Antonio
Local-Mediterranean Tapas Fusion
Tel: (2) 345 1179
Owned by one of Cali's most famous chefs, "Pacho" Prado, the restaurant is small, intimate, and provides personalized service. The food is great, seafood in particular. Try the octopus!
Cra 10 # 4-10
Barrio San Antonio
Local-Mediterranean Fusion
Tel: (2) 374 2690
10 locals recommend
La Cocina
4-41 Carrera 35Owned by one of Cali's most famous chefs, "Pacho" Prado, the restaurant is small, intimate, and provides personalized service. The food is great, seafood in particular. Try the octopus!
Cra 10 # 4-10
Barrio San Antonio
Local-Mediterranean Fusion
Tel: (2) 374 2690
Owned by Martha Cecilia Jaramillo, this place serves up typical (local) food in an upscale Granada location. The sancocho, chuleta, empanadas, and lulada are famous here!
Calle 15A Norte # 9N-31
Barrio Granada
Comida Típica
Tel: (2) 660 1177
14 locals recommend
Restaurante Ringlete
#9N-31 Cl. 15a Nte.Owned by Martha Cecilia Jaramillo, this place serves up typical (local) food in an upscale Granada location. The sancocho, chuleta, empanadas, and lulada are famous here!
Calle 15A Norte # 9N-31
Barrio Granada
Comida Típica
Tel: (2) 660 1177
Fantastic seafood in an open-air backyard, Peruvian-inspired with Colombian ingredients.
Calle 4 oeste # 3ª- 32
Barrio El Peñón
Tel: 310 388 0901
Peruvian and Colombian Seafood
PICA Restaurante
32 Cl. 4 Oe.Fantastic seafood in an open-air backyard, Peruvian-inspired with Colombian ingredients.
Calle 4 oeste # 3ª- 32
Barrio El Peñón
Tel: 310 388 0901
Peruvian and Colombian Seafood
Argentine steakhouse in a shopping mall? Why, yes! The owner, Martin, is from the Pampa and has set up and ode to Argentine steaks. Open kitchen and extensive wine list make for an exceptional experience
Centro Comercial Chipichape
2do Piso, Local 8-211
Barrio Chipichape
Argentine Steakhouse
Tel: (2) 348 2020
PAMPA MALBEC
S/N ChipichapeArgentine steakhouse in a shopping mall? Why, yes! The owner, Martin, is from the Pampa and has set up and ode to Argentine steaks. Open kitchen and extensive wine list make for an exceptional experience
Centro Comercial Chipichape
2do Piso, Local 8-211
Barrio Chipichape
Argentine Steakhouse
Tel: (2) 348 2020
Picturesque restaurant located in a 19th century colonial house next to the famous Cali Zoo. Lush greenery, cobblestoned entrance, and a lazy river make for a unique environment. Food is locally inspired and the bar is great
Calle 2 Oeste #14-250
Barrio Santa Teresita
Local Inspired Food
Tel: (2) 489 8690
Cel: 318 711 7755
Hacienda El Bosque
#14-250 Carrera 2 OestePicturesque restaurant located in a 19th century colonial house next to the famous Cali Zoo. Lush greenery, cobblestoned entrance, and a lazy river make for a unique environment. Food is locally inspired and the bar is great
Calle 2 Oeste #14-250
Barrio Santa Teresita
Local Inspired Food
Tel: (2) 489 8690
Cel: 318 711 7755