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Cali & Santa Marta Adventure

Paula Bernal

Paula Bernal

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 20-day journey through the vibrant cities of Cali and Santa Marta in Colombia. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and soak up the sun on pristine beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Cali

Day 1Exploring the Heart of Cali
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$7

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$ 1

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Plaza de Caicedo
Historic main square of Cali, with tall palm trees & a monument to local hero Joaquín de Cayzedo.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

San Antonio Chapel
Large, hilly park popular for its city & sunset views, plus an 18th-century whitewashed chapel.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Zumaia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Directions

El Peñón De San Antonio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Parks, Artisanal Delights, and Magical Flavors
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$12

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$ 2

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Parque del Perro
Small wooded space ringed by restaurants & bars, with a landmark dog sculpture illuminated at night.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Parque Artesanal Loma de La Cruz
Public park featuring handicrafts for sale & activities such as outdoor movies, dancing & concerts.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Directions

La Fina - Panadería
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Teatro Mágico Del Sabor
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Riverside Strolls and Quirky Bakeries
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$10

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$ 1

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Bulevar del Río
Breezy, leafy boardwalk along an urban riverbank, with play areas, street art & outdoor BBQ cafes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Plazoleta Jairo Varela
Tiny square named for salsa musician Jairo Varela, with a related museum & a huge trumpet statue.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Estatua Sebastián de Belalcázar
Overlook with city views & a monument to the city’s founder, conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Krost Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Directions

El Escudo Del Quijote
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 4Art, Deli Delights, and Iconic Obelisks
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$13

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Museo La Tertulia
Museum featuring collections of modern art, an auditorium, an outdoor theater & a garden area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Clowns Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Empanaditas Del Obelisco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 5Galleries, Parks, and Finger-Licking Wings
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$11

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$ 2

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Galería Alameda
Busy covered market selling meat & vegetables, plus traditional handicrafts, spices & street food.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Ingenio Park
Grassy park with exercise equipment & jogging tracks, plus food stalls selling snacks & drinks.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Alitas Factory
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Subway
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 6Sports Arena Thrills and Coffee Delights
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$9

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$ 2

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Coliseo El Pueblo
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Juan Valdez Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Domino's pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7Majestic Views, Parks, and Mouthwatering Burgers
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$11

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$ 2

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Cristo Rey
85-ft. monument of an open-armed Jesus Christ, set on a hilltop with panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
36 - 44 min

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Directions

La Flora Park
Small city park with exercise equipment, playgrounds & grassy lawns for kids' sports.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

El Chuzo De Nando
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Tdt Hamburguesas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 8Free Day to Explore Cali
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$0

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 9Wildlife Encounters and Scenic Cafes
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$14

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$ 2

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Zoológico de Cali
Environmental zoo conserving native & international species including lions, bears, zebras & otters.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Hacienda del Bosque
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Cafe Valparaiso Oeste
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 10Water Park Fun and Coffee Breaks
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$18

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$ 3

Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Acuaparque de la Caña
Family waterpark offering rides for all ages as well as pools & on-site soccer pitches.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Juan Valdez
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3

Budget breakdown: $204 In total

Activities & Food:$187
Transport:$18

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1Exploring the Heart of Cali
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$15

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$ 2

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Acuario Mundo Marino
Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
Day 2Parks, Artisanal Delights, and Magical Flavors
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$11

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$ 1

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
Bolivariano Museum of Contemporary Art
Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Asadero El Banano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Riverside Strolls and Quirky Bakeries
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$10

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$ 2

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Blu Hotel by Tamacá - Sercotel
Simple rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant, a salon & an outdoor pool, plus sea views.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 4Art, Deli Delights, and Iconic Obelisks
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$9

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$ 2

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
Free, bilingual museum with 4 galleries & tours featuring the life & artifacts of indigenous people.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Directions

La12 Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 5Galleries, Parks, and Finger-Licking Wings
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$11

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Parque de los Novios
Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Radio Burger Food & Drinks
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Directions

El Balcón de Ouzo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 6Sports Arena Thrills and Coffee Delights
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$16

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$ 2

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Playa Grande, Taganga
Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
12 - 18 min

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Directions

La Morena
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Taganga Extreme Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7Majestic Views, Parks, and Mouthwatering Burgers
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$0

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 8Free Day to Explore Cali
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$13

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$ 2

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Asadero El Banano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Kokoriko
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 9Wildlife Encounters and Scenic Cafes
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$0

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 10Water Park Fun and Coffee Breaks
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$0

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $204 In total

Activities & Food:$187
Transport:$18