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Santiago de Cali (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo ðe ˈkali]), or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with 2,280,522 residents estimate by DANE in 2023.
- Join a city tour. In my opinion, the best thing to do when you first arrive at a new place is to go on a city tour so you get to know different areas and historical facts, and to get a general feeling of it… and Cali is no exception!
- Dance salsa! Salsa dancers must already know that Cali is the salsa capital, and I bet they are looking forward to hitting the dance floor of the many clubs and bars… I get you, I went to Cali specifically for the Feria de Cali, and it was just incredible!
- Explore the San Antonio neighborhood. Cali in general is not one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia, but its neighborhood San Antonio is for sure one of the most charming areas I’ve ever seen on my travels (honestly, you don’t even feel like you are in Cali, but I still love it!).
- Attend an amazing show at Delirio. If you want to see the ultimate salsa show in Cali, Delirio, located 30 minutes driving from Cali, is the place to be hosted by the most famous salsa circus in the city!
Cali's music, thanks to the city's rich ethnic diversity, ranges from the currulao of the Pacific coast to the city's star: salsa, the contagious, frenetic rhythm that is ingrained in the country's culture.
- The Hollywood film industry. Though brimming with landmarks like its namesake sign, the Walk of Fame, and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood’s global fame derives from the gigantic industry historically located in the neighborhood and its surroundings.
- Counterculture. People now commonly look back at the hippie age sympathetically and even admiringly, but at the time it was a whole nother story. Beat poets, also referred to as “hipsters”, were notorious for their bohemian lifestyle and experimental drug use.
- California Cool decor. Because Californians have to do everything their own way, of course, they’d come up with a house decor style that mixes together the state’s bohemian, laid-back, beach-loving, and artsy vibes.
- Music festivals. While Coachella might be the trendiest festival out there these days, the passion of Californians for music festivals dates back to the counterculture era.
Things to see and do in Cali and its surroundings? Discover the salsa caleña, the Calima culture, the main museums of Cali, its panoramic views, the Farallones de Cali national park, the Calima lake…
Aug 18, 2018 · Cali, Colombia is known as the salsa capital of the world. People from all over the world flock to Cali and many stay longer than they expected. This is what happened to our friend, Courtney, and she shares why Cali draws in people and makes them fall in love with this place. By Guest Author: Courtney Vondran.
Apr 22, 2024 · Cali has been a strategic Colombian transportation centre for the last 400 years and is linked by railroad and highway with major cities of the northeast and the Pacific littoral (Buenaventura). It also possesses a major international airport and a military air base.
