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5-Day Adventure in Cali: Exploring the Salsa Capital of Colombia

Ernesto A Torregroza Españo

Ernesto A Torregroza Españo

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Discover the vibrant culture, visit historic churches, explore museums, and dance to the rhythm of salsa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Cali

Day 1
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$18

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$ 3

Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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La Negra del Chontaduro
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Iglesia de San Antonio
Humble brick-&-whitewashed church built in 1747, with interior wood details & a bell tower.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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San Antonio Chapel
Large, hilly park popular for its city & sunset views, plus an 18th-century whitewashed chapel.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Calima Gold Museum of the Bank of the Republic
Compact, free-admission museum exhibiting pre-Hispanic jewelry, handicrafts & other artifacts.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Torre Mudejar
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Iglesia de San Francisco
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Iglesia Ermita
Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church with a revered 18th-century painting & Italian marble altar.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Monumento a la Solidaridad
Erected in 1995, this outdoor sculpture with a water feature represents the spirit of teamwork.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$8

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$ 5

Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Parque Artesanal Loma de La Cruz
Public park featuring handicrafts for sale & activities such as outdoor movies, dancing & concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Alameda Park
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Galería Alameda
Busy covered market selling meat & vegetables, plus traditional handicrafts, spices & street food.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Museo Arqueológico Julio César Cubillos
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Parque del Perro
Small wooded space ringed by restaurants & bars, with a landmark dog sculpture illuminated at night.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$13

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$ 5

Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Parque de los Gatos
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Ensálsate
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Parque del Avion
Sprawling green with a decommissioned airplane, Astroturf soccer fields & a swimming pool.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museo De La Salsa - Barrio Obrero
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
Plaza de Caicedo
Historic main square of Cali, with tall palm trees & a monument to local hero Joaquín de Cayzedo.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$25

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$ 6

Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Zoológico de Cali
Environmental zoo conserving native & international species including lions, bears, zebras & otters.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
24 - 29 min

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Monumento La Virgen de Los Andes o de Yanaconas
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Cristo Rey
85-ft. monument of an open-armed Jesus Christ, set on a hilltop with panoramic views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
El Borondo Cristo Rey
Industrial-style, open-air venue with a climbing wall & a zip line, plus food trucks & city views.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$13

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$ 4

Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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El Gato del Río
3-ton bronze cat sculpture by the well-known Columbian artist Hernando Tejada.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Estatua Sebastián de Belalcázar
Overlook with city views & a monument to the city’s founder, conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Mirador de Cali
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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La Flora Park
Small city park with exercise equipment, playgrounds & grassy lawns for kids' sports.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Museo Jairo Varela
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Plazoleta Jairo Varela
Tiny square named for salsa musician Jairo Varela, with a related museum & a huge trumpet statue.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Bulevar del Río
Breezy, leafy boardwalk along an urban riverbank, with play areas, street art & outdoor BBQ cafes.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Hotel NH Cali Boulevard del Río
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$75
Transport:$19