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. [3]

Visit an archaeological park to experience tombs, ruins and cave paintings, or celebrate with the locals at a cultural festival. Show off your salsa in a lively nightclub, then spend the next morning recovering with an aromatic cup of that famous Colombian coffee.

Cali is a city with a real zest for life that draws you in and stays with you long after you leave town. Beyond a handful of churches and museums, Cali is light on sights – but the city's main attraction is its beguiling, electrifying atmosphere.

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.

Jul 28, 2024 · Worlds collide on the streets of Colombia’s third-most populous city, home to a diverse community of musicians, restaurateurs and salsa-lovers.

Sep 3, 2024 · A comprehensive budget travel guide to Cali, Colombia with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, accommodation, and more!

Sep 1, 2019 · Cali is Colombia's third largest city. Founded in 1536 by Sebastian de Belalcazar, it was a sleepy little mountain town until the sugar and coffee industries brought prosperity to the region. Here's how to plan your next visit.

Jan 24, 2025 · Cali, city, capital of Valle del Cauca departamento, western Colombia. It lies on both sides of the Cali River at an elevation of 3,327 feet (1,014 metres), in the subtropical intermontane Cauca Valley. The city was founded on July 25, 1536, by Sebastián de Benalcázar.

Dec 4, 2024 · The best attractions to visit in Cali, Colombia from beautiful churches, to street art and scenic views, and the best salsa shows in Colombia.

Mar 5, 2024 · A travel guide to Cali, Colombia. Learn things to do in Cali, where to stay, how to stay safe, and other information to plan your trip.