Guidelet: Cali: The travel guide
A travel guide to Cali - Valle del Cauca, Colombia | Target Market: Young Tourists | A travel guide by: Daniel Bolivar
Cali, a beautiful city in the mid-southern part of Colombia is home to a lot of beautiful, intriguing and many a times delicious places. This is guide is for those who crave a bit of adventure and are willing to visit both the most mainstream, tourist places as well as some of the cities underground.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Cali - Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Mikasa Bar
Why visit:
If you want a party in Cali and are tired of Salsa music, just go to Mikasa. It's the perfect place to enjoy a night in great electronic tropical vibes. It's specially recommended if inhouse Dj's "Los Indajaus" are (literally) in the house.a night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 26 Norte
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La Central
Why visit:
Do you enjoy non-mainstream electronic music ? If that's the case, then La Central is your best choice for a night out. A small place, makes you feel right at home with it's moody lightning and classic disco vibe. Best electronic place in Cali.a night,varies,just show up option
at Cra 9 # 10 -4
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CALIWOOD Museo de la Cinematografía
Why visit:
The late 60's and early 70's were a golden age for cinema in Cali. Caliwood is a museum that seeks to pay homage to that time and also teach us all stuff about this time. It's beautiful, and really educational. Also, they have audio guides in both English and Spanish, which is great if your Spanish isn't up to par yet.a day,fixed price,just show up option
at Cra 9 # 10 -4
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Salerno Pizzeria
Why visit:
The absolute best Calzone in the city. It's the best I've had in the whole world, and I've been to Italy. It's all in the sauce, it tastes like all your childhood dreams turning true. Great restaurant all around.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 3 Oeste #3-35
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Teatro La Máscara
Why visit:
La Máscara is a small theater, and along with a couple other theaters in the same neighborhood, home to the best that Cali has to offer in the dramatic arts. Don't let it's size fool you, the performances here are top notch, even if experimental at times.a night,varies,check option
at Cll 3 Oeste #3-35
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Cerro de las Tres Cruces
Why visit:
This place is both beautiful and a challenge to your stamina. It's a great way to spend a morning, hiking to the top to find the 3 crosses looking back at you.a day,free,just show up option
at Cll 3 Oeste #3-35
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El Gato del Rio
Why visit:
Also known as "El Gato de Tejada", it's a sculpture that stands in a particularly busy corner of the city. It is a must see place in Cali, specially because it's close to a lot of nightlife, so you can just meet up here and take off afterwards.a day,night,free,just show up option
at Av 4N Oeste
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Bourbon Street
Why visit:
This bar takes it's name from the New Orleans street, and like the city, it's a magical place. Simply put, the only New Orleans style pub in Cali. Great food. Great music. Great drinks and great company. Be on the lookout for when they have live music, usually fridays or saturdays.a night,varies,just show up option
at Av 9N 15A-15
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Bar Martyn's
Why visit:
Run by it's owner, Martyn's been a landmark in Cali for more than 30 years. If you're looking for a drink, there's no place like Martyn's, an Irish pub where alcohol really flows (mostly from the hands of it's owner, for free at times if you're lucky).a night,varies,just show up option
at Av 6A N
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La Sanduchería del Escudo
Why visit:
Beautiful, delicious food in the form of amazins shrimp Sandwiches and Blue Cheese Burguers. It's one of those places that just make your tastebuds go crazy.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Calle 4 Oeste # 3-46
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El Faro Pizza - Bar
Why visit:
A rock bar with some of the best pizzas in town. Perfect place to enjoy a rather chill evening with great food.a night,varies,just show up option
at K 66 #11-18
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La Topa Tolondra
Why visit:
This is THE place to go salsa dancing. It's small, intimate and there's always some amazing dancers around who can teach you some moves if you're up for it.a night,varies,just show up option
at Clle 5
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La Joroba Del Camello
Why visit:
La Joroba is a beautiful place. With an honest vintage interior, and an amazing italian cuisine, it's a great place to spend any evening.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Av 4 A Oeste # 1 - 65
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Kukaramakara
Why visit:
Great place for mixed music nightlife, while not being a full club. They also have an in-house band that's really great.a night,varies,just show up option
at Av 4 A Oeste # 1 - 65
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Ventolini
Why visit:
Started out as an ice cream place, now Ventolini is a fully fledged restaurant. With mixed, but always awesome cuisine, with a tendency towards italian food. The lasagna is specially amazing, and of course, the desserts.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at CL 9
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La Hija del Canastero
Why visit:
One amazing mexican restaurant in Cali. There's nothing wrong here, the place is great, decoration is beautiful and the food is just delicious. If you have a craving for some mexican food and margaritas, you can't go wrong with La Hija del Canastero.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Calle 15b
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Garden Lounge
Why visit:
As it's name suggests, it's a lounge place, with electronic music. Great cocktails and food.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Calle San Joaquin # Carrera 15 2-100, Cali, Valle Del Cauca
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La Estacion Food & Pub
Why visit:
La Estación has one of a kind burgers, mixed with some great cocktails and music. Really great when there's live music going on.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at avenidad 9n 20n
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Route 66 Rock Food
Why visit:
Named after the iconic Route 66 in the US, this rock bar brings great food to the table, along with great live music acts. Nice for a calm night out when you're tired of Salsa.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Cra 66 # 11-60
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Absenta Bar
Why visit:
Cocktails with Absinthe ! What could go wrong ? That's the main attraction here, a nice chill place with great cocktails.a night,varies,just show up option
at El Peñon
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Lolas
Why visit:
If you're in the mood for some clubbing, Lolas is one of the places you have to check out.a night,varies,just show up option
at El Peñon
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Rumbavana
Why visit:
Salsa. That's the description. Just salsa, all night and great dancers all around. It's become a bit of a meetup for foreigners as well.a night,varies,just show up option
at El Peñon
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Punto Baré Salsa Club
Why visit:
As Salsa Clubs come, Punto Baré is one of a kind. It's more of a "sit and listen" kind of place, but if you're in the mood for dancing, nobody will stop you.a night,varies,just show up option
at Calle 5 # 13 15
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el rincon de hebert
Why visit:
It's a party in the middle of the street ! Don Hebert is one of the oldest salsa buffs in town, and he opens his house up to put some great music and sell some beer every weekend.a night,very cheap,just show up option
at Av Roosvelt
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Crepes & Waffles
Why visit:
Crepes & Waffles is one of those restaurants that you just have to meet. Great food, affordable prices and amazing deserts.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av 6AN 24A-70
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Leños Y Carbon
Why visit:
It's one of the best meat places around, selling high quality beef, chicken or pork cuts in a lot of places around town.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av 6AN 24A-70
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Simón Parrilla
Why visit:
It's a bbq place with family activities as well, so if you're in the mood for some great food and space to run around, this is it.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av 6N con 44N, antiguo Maria Mentira
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Pizza al Paso
Why visit:
It's an artsy place that also sells nice pizza and other italian dishes. It usually has live music shows, which are always fun. The calzone is specially good.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Av 6 N #38N 28
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D'Toluca
Why visit:
Mexican food and humongous margaritas ? Yes please. That's what D'Toluca is.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Calle 17N #8N-34
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La Spaghetteria
Why visit:
A small italian restaurant with some great food. Chef is also the owner, and takes care of each customer as if they were family.a dinner option
at Calle 16 No. 103 - 10 local 4 - Ciudad Jardín - Cali
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Tortelli El Peñon
Why visit:
One of the fancier italian restaurants in Cali, great food with a fun way to pick between pasta types.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 3 Oeste con Cra 3
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El Arca
Why visit:
A really typical restaurant that serves plantain with any mix of stuff on top of it. It's delicious, specially if you've never had plantain before.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 3 Oeste con Cra 3
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Clowns Deli
Why visit:
Clowns is a restaurant with some delicious wraps, made up of a... well, a lot of stuff. It's a mix of things that ends up being really great. Just try it. Also, they make some great juices, mixing different fruit.a dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 3 Oeste con Cra 3
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Monchis
Why visit:
Ribs ! The best ribs in town, they're huge, and delicious. You can't go wrong with Monchis.a dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 3 Oeste con Cra 3
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Antigua Contemporanea
Why visit:
One of the nicest restaurants around the San Antonio area. Great food, great service and great place, but it's a bit expensive, so only make a reservation if you have some extra money lying around.a dinner,night,varies,must schedule option
at Calle 2
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La Pizzeria Estelar
Why visit:
This is the best pizza restaurant in town, and I call it a restaurant, because it's not just a pizza joint. It's fancy, but delicious.a dinner,varies,just show up option
at Terraza Hotel Intercontinental
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Molle Pizza
Why visit:
Cheap, amazing pizza. And they give you these little round garlic breads that taste like heaven.a dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av 9 AN 15BN 51
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Platillos Voladores
Why visit:
A nice restaurant with a great chef. It's one of the more expensive places in this guide, so go if you plan to spend some money on a nice, memorable meal.a dinner,varies,must schedule option
at Av. 3 Norte #7-19
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Restaurante Carambolo
Why visit:
Carambolo has prices that stand on the brink of being expensive, but still, it's a great meal in a beautiful place.a dinner,varies,must schedule option
at Calle 14N # 9N - 18 Barrio Granada
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Teatro Magico Del Sabor
Why visit:
A meal ? A show ? Why not both ? That's what this place is, and it's amazing.a dinner,night,varies option
at Calle 14N # 9N - 18 Barrio Granada
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Primo's
Why visit:
Primo's is burgers made art. Just, delicious, amazing burgers.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cra 34 # 3-112
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Il Forno
Why visit:
Il Forno is one of the best italian places around, and it's also pretty affordable. Try the stuffed mushroom entree, it's awesome.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av Roosevelt
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Museo de Arte Moderno la Tertulia
Why visit:
This is Cali's modern art museum. It has a static collection, and a changing gallery. They also have a cinema place where they project interesting films most of the time.a day,free,varies,check option
at Avenida Colombia
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Biblioteca Departamental Jorge Garcés Borrero
Why visit:
This is Cali's main library. It holds a beautiful collection of the city's history, and there's almost always a cultural event going on.a day,free,just show up option
at Calle 5
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Teatro Jorge Isaacs
Why visit:
A beautiful city in downtown. If you catch a show there, it's a must see.a night,varies,check,must schedule option
at Cra 3 # 12-28
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Cali Teatro
Why visit:
An indie theatre in the nice San Antonio neighborhood. They have mind provoking shows, so go if you want to experiment a bit.a dinner,varies,check option
at Cra 12 # 4-51
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Teatro al aire libre
Why visit:
It is an outdoors theatre, where there's usually free concerts or other kind of free shows. Great view, and it's free, so why not go check it out ?a day,night,free,check option
at Cll 5
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Now hotel
Why visit:
It's a fancy hotel, but also a bar and a restaurant. I don't expect you to stay there, but the drinks and food are great.a dinner,night,varies,check,must schedule option
at Av. 9a Norte # 10-74
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Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali
Why visit:
This hotel is a nice architectonic presence in the city, and they usually hold events in it's main salon.a day,night,varies,check,must schedule option
at Av 6D 36N-18
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Hotel Intercontinental Cali
Why visit:
This hotel has some great restaurants that have free access, including one of the best pizza places in town.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av Colombia No. 2-72.
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Hotel Dann Carlton
Why visit:
This hotel has one of the nicest salons in Cali, and they usually hold events there. If you're lucky enough to land on one of the free ones, it's worth a day.a day,night,varies,check option
at Cr 2
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Ciudadela Comercial Unicentro Cali
Why visit:
Unicentro is one of the oldest malls in Cali, but it's also one of the nicest ones. They even adopt stray cats and made a habitat for them !a day,night,varies,just show up option
at Cra 100 # 5 - 169
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Centro Comercial Cosmocentro
Why visit:
Cosmocentro is really just another mall, but it does have the biggest department store in town, La 14, so it's worth a look if you have the time.a day,night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 5 50-103
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Centro Comercial Chipichape
Why visit:
Chipichape is the biggest mall in Cali, with a lot of stores. It's really just for shopping.a day,night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 38N # 6N - 35
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Sushi Green
Why visit:
Best sushi place in town. I'm not kidding, it's amazing. Everything is delicious. Just go, it's worth it.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at C.C. Unicentro
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Fusion Wok
Why visit:
Fusion Wok is a really good asian restaurant. If you're in the mood for asian food, and something that isn't sushi, then this is your place to go.a dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cr 105 15b-45
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Cafe Del Sol (Ciudad Jardin)
Why visit:
This place has an "All you can eat" sushi day. It's a great day, specially if you can eat a LOT of sushi like me.a dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cr 105 15b-45
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Centro Comercial Palmetto Plaza
Why visit:
Another one of the malls, this one is particularly interesting because it has a really active night life plaza.a day,night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 9 # 48 - 51
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Único Centro Comercial Outlet
Why visit:
It's a mall that only has outlets. It's really cheap to shop here.a day,varies,just show up option
at Cl 52
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La Ermita
Why visit:
It's the most beautiful Cathedral in Cali. You have to go and take a look at it, it's breathtaking.a day,night,free,just show up option
at Calle 13
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Cristo Rey
Why visit:
It's a monument to Christ. While not as big as El Corcovado in Rio, it's still one of Cali's most important architectonic structures.a day,just show up option
at Cristo Rey
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Parque del Perro
Why visit:
Around the statue of a dog stands this park, that has become one of Cali's nightlife spots. There's restaurants and bars all around.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at cl 3ª cr 36
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Bulevar del Río
Why visit:
This is a relatively new spot in town. It spans across a couple of blocks and has brought commercial life to an otherwise not so attractive location. During Christmas, it's brightly illuminated and beautiful.a day,night,free,just show up option
at cl 3ª cr 36
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Restaurante Mansión del Río
Why visit:
Easily, Cali's fanciest restaurant. The food, drinks and service are all great, but it's not cheap.a dinner,varies,must schedule option
at Ave 2n # 2N-22
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Patio valluno
Why visit:
A place for regional food. Every dish is local cuisine, and it's delicious.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Calle 2 oeste # 1-07
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Chorro De Plata
Why visit:
It's this small town just outside Cali. Crossed by a river and a big forest, it's one of the best places for nature lovers around the city.a day,free,just show up option
at Calle 2 oeste # 1-07
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Canchas Panamericanas
Why visit:
It's the place for Cholado inside the city. A Cholado is a cold dessert made out of chipped ice with lots of fruit. If you're in Cali, you need to have a Cholado.a day,very cheap,just show up option
at Calle 9 con Cholados (Cra 37)
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Parque Del Cholado
Why visit:
This park is in Jamundí, a small town near Cali and it's the BEST place for Cholado's in the world.a day,very cheap,just show up option
at Calle 9 con Cholados (Cra 37)
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Plaza de toros Canaveralejo
Why visit:
This is Cali's Bull Fighting arena. If you're into that, then you can check that out. If you're not (like me), it's also a place for concerts and other cultural activities.a day,night,varies,check,must schedule option
at Calle 9 con Cholados (Cra 37)
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Centenario Centro Comercial
Why visit:
One of the nicest looking malls in Cali. It also has a nice Movie theatre that plays some indie movies once in a while.a day,night,just show up option
at Av 4N # 7N - 46
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Tin Tin Deo
Why visit:
One of Cali's iconic Salsa clubs, with more than 15 years in the business.a night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 5ta 38-71
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Rio Pance - La Vorágine
Why visit:
This is one of Cali's biggest rivers, and it's also a hub for sunday activity. Go for a quick swim here and then have some lunch by the riverside.a day,free,just show up option
at Cll 5ta 38-71
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Zoológico de Cali
Why visit:
It's Cali's zoo ! It has lots of tropical animals and some Savanah ones as well, like a couple tigers and a lion. Of course, no cold weather animals unfortunately.a day,fixed price,just show up option
at Cra 2 Oe
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Museo de La Caña
Why visit:
A museum near Cali that show's how the "Caña de Azucar" has helped build the whole region.a day,fixed price,check option
at Hacienda Piedechinche, 42 Km de Cali, 6 km Hacienda el Paraíso
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Zaperoco Bar
Why visit:
This is a special kind of salsa club. It's small, but everything feels so familiar and they also have live Salsa bands once a week.a night,varies,just show up option
at Av 5 AN 16 -46
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Acuaparque de la Caña
Why visit:
Really fun waterpark. On really hot days, it just hits the spot.a day,varies,just show up option
at Cra 8 #39-40
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Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero
Why visit:
It's Cali's Football Stadium, recently renovated. If you can check out a football game here, it's worth it. Just don't go to the north or south side, since that's where the really hardcore fans go.a day,varies,check option
at Cr 36
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Plazoleta de San Francisco
Why visit:
A plaza in downtown, it's usually bustling with activity at daytime, filled with birds of different species.a day,free,just show up option
at Carrera 6
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Favela Club
Why visit:
One of the best clubs that's opened in Cali lately. Features all kinds of music.a night,varies,just show up option
at Callejon Indupan
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Plaza de Caicedo
Why visit:
The geographic heart of the city, this plaza is always full of activity, and has huge historic value.a day,free,just show up option
at Callejon Indupan
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Museo Del Oro Calima
Why visit:
Once, indigenous tribes lived in Colombia and they worked gold really well. This is a museum filled with artwork from that time.a day,varies,just show up option
at Calle 7 # 4-69
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Museo Arqueológico La Merced
Why visit:
This is an archeological museum in downtown. It's right next to a really beautiful church and features exhibitions from findings in the Cali area.a day,varies,just show up option
at Carrera 4 # 6 - 59
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La Casa del Pandeyuca
Why visit:
An emblematic bakery in Cali, it has the best "Pandeyuca" around and also one delicious oatmeal smoothie.a day,lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av Roosevelt 27 28
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Carpa Delirio
Why visit:
The best salsa show in the world has it's main stage in Cali. Has only one show, the last friday of each month, so if you happen to be in town, don't miss it.a night,varies,check,must schedule option
at Av Roosevelt 27 28
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Zaguán de San Antonio
Why visit:
One of the best typical restaurants in town, come here to have the most delicious local dishes around.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Carrera 12 N 1-29
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El Portón de Melendez
Why visit:
Another typical restaurant. Local food is just that great.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Carrera 56 # 2-134
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La Barra
Why visit:
It's one of the most iconic restaurants in town, featuring food from all over the country.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Carrera 66 # 12-06
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Pica Restaurante
Why visit:
This is a delicious restaurant that features food from our continental southern neighboors, Perú.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 4 oeste 3A-32
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Macondo Postres Y Café
Why visit:
A cozy little place in San Antonio that serves the best coffee based drinks and desserts in town.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Cra 6
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Changó Discoteca
Why visit:
Located in Juanchito, a town close to Cali famous for it's nightlife. Changó is the best club in said town.a night,varies,just show up option
at Cra 6
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Why visit:
A church in the San Francisco Plaza, it's one of the oldest in Cali and shows some beautiful architecture from colonial times.a day,free,just show up option
at Carrera 6
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Colina de San Antonio
Why visit:
A small hill in the beautiful neighborhood of San Antonio. on top of it, stands the Church of San Antonio.a day,night,free,just show up option
at Cll 2 con carrera 6
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CHORIZOS DEL INGENIO
Why visit:
This is a local favorite. Don't let their street look fool you, these are the best chorizos in town.a lunch,dinner,very cheap,just show up option
at Cll 2 con carrera 6
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Tardes Caleñas
Why visit:
It's an iconic restaurant and bar that usually features live shows of many kinds. The food is great.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cll 2 con carrera 6
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Casa De La Cerveza
Why visit:
It's a big bar and restaurant in the southern portion of the city. It usually has live shows in the evening.a dinner,night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 2 con carrera 6
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Rodizio Rio D'Enero
Why visit:
A Rodizio is a Brazilian food show that basically consists of feeding you tons of different meat. It's amazing.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Avenida 9AN 16-49
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El club del clan
Why visit:
It's a place for old music. Honest retro style, and I mean honest because it's been the same for 30 years or so.a night,varies,just show up option
at Ave Las Américas #18N-17
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Patio Santo
Why visit:
This restaurant has one of the most beautiful decorations around. The food is also quite good, although not cheap.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Av Cañasgordas
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Centro Comercial Premier Limonar
Why visit:
Another one of Cali's malls. It features the best movie theatres in town.a day,night,varies,just show up option
at Cll 5 69 - 03
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Mister Wings
Why visit:
It's a place for wings and other kind of USA style food. Really tasty.a lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at Cr 105 Calle 14
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