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It is hot, green and less touristy than Medell\u00edn or Cartagena, and it has a big Afro-Colombian community and a strong influence from the Pacific coast, which shapes its food and music.\r\n\r\nAbove all, Cali is about salsa. The city's fast style of dancing is famous across Latin America, there are dozens of salsa schools, and the salsotecas fill every weekend. Even if you have never danced, a few classes and a night out here are the reason to come. Every December, the Feria de Cali brings parades, concerts and salsa marathons.\r\n\r\nGive Cali three or four days: time for classes and nights out, the colonial barrio of San Antonio and a day trip to the river or the lake. Cali was hit hard by the earthquake of 10 August 2026, which damaged thousands of homes. The airport reopened within a day, the city is open to visitors and the Feria de Cali is going ahead in December, but expect some repairs and closures; ask your hostel for the latest.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Language | Spanish\r\nCurrency | Colombian peso (COP)\r\nFrom the airport | Palmira, 30\u201345 minutes\r\nGetting around | Ride apps, taxis and the MIO\r\nEmergency | 123\r\nTap water | Drink bottled or filtered water\r\nTipping | 10% is often added as voluntary propina\r\nSalsa | Take classes, then go out\r\nHow long to stay | Three to four days\r\nBest months | December to February and June to August","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"San Antonio has the most hostels and the best atmosphere. Granada and El Pe\u00f1\u00f3n are close by, with restaurants and bars, and are calmer at night.","hw_hub_city_areas_map":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_zoom":"13","hw_hub_city_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_live":"","hw_hub_city_areas":"San Antonio | Hostels, atmosphere, views | A colonial barrio on a hill above the centre, with most of the hostels, caf\u00e9s and a lively park at sunset. | 3.4470 | -76.5380 |  | \nGranada | Restaurants, bars | A leafy area north of the river with many of the city's best restaurants. | 3.4590 | -76.5330 |  | \nEl Pe\u00f1\u00f3n | Calm, cocktails, boutique stays | A small, upmarket area between San Antonio and the river, with bars and restaurants. | 3.4520 | -76.5410 |  | ","hw_hub_city_itin_title":"How long have you got?","hw_hub_city_itin_intro":"Classes by day, salsa by night, and a river day to recover.","hw_hub_city_itin":"","hw_hub_city_do_title":"Things to do in Cali","hw_hub_city_do_body":"Take salsa classes. Schools across the city offer group and private lessons for all levels, and many hostels arrange them. Then go out: the salsotecas, from small bars where locals show off to big clubs in Juanchito, are where you will see the best dancers. Watching a show at a salsa school or a professional company is worth it too.\r\n\r\nWalk San Antonio, a colonial barrio on a hill above the centre, with a small white church, views over the city and a lively park at sunset where people gather for street food and storytellers. Walk along the R\u00edo Cali to the Gato del R\u00edo, a giant cat sculpture surrounded by smaller painted cats.\r\n\r\nThe Cristo Rey statue and the Cerro de las Tres Cruces have views over the whole valley. Hike up early in the morning, with others, as robberies have happened on the trails. The Museo La Tertulia has modern art, and the zoo is one of the best in Colombia.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Salsa classes | For every level, all over the city\r\nSan Antonio | A colonial barrio with views\r\nGato del R\u00edo | A giant cat by the river\r\nCerro de las Tres Cruces | Go early, in a group","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Cali","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The park in San Antonio is free and lively at sunset, with views over the city, street food and performers. The river walk along the R\u00edo Cali, with the Gato del R\u00edo, is free too.\r\n\r\nFree walking tours leave from the centre and San Antonio; tip the guide. Watching the dancers in a salsoteca can cost only a drink.\r\n\r\nThe Boulevard del R\u00edo in the centre is a pleasant riverside walk, and the churches of La Merced and San Francisco are free to visit.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"San Antonio park | Sunset, views and street food\r\nR\u00edo Cali | The river walk and the Gato del R\u00edo\r\nWalking tours | Tip the guide\r\nBoulevard del R\u00edo | A riverside walk in the centre","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Cali","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Cali's food is different from the rest of Colombia, with Pacific flavours and lots of fruit. Try champ\u00fas, a cold drink of corn, lulo and pineapple, and lulada, crushed lulo with lime and sugar, sold on every corner. Marranitas are fried plantain balls with pork crackling, and aborrajados are fried plantain stuffed with cheese.\r\n\r\nThe Galer\u00eda Alameda is a market full of tropical fruit, seafood and stalls serving Pacific dishes like seafood stews and coconut rice. It is one of the best food markets in Colombia.\r\n\r\nGranada and San Antonio have the best restaurants, and a men\u00fa del d\u00eda costs a few euros in any local place.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Lulada | Crushed lulo with lime\r\nChamp\u00fas | A cold corn and fruit drink\r\nGaler\u00eda Alameda | Market food and Pacific dishes\r\nAborrajados | Fried plantain with cheese","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Cali","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Cali's nightlife is built around salsa. Salsotecas range from small, local bars where people dance in front of the speakers to big clubs. Juanchito, across the river on the edge of the city, is the traditional heart of salsa nights, and is best visited by taxi with locals or a group from your hostel.\r\n\r\nSan Antonio and Granada have bars, and El Pe\u00f1\u00f3n has cocktails and restaurants. Many hostels run salsa nights for guests.\r\n\r\nNights start late, especially at weekends. Use ride apps and keep valuables at the hostel.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Salsotecas | Where locals dance\r\nJuanchito | The traditional salsa clubs. Go by taxi\r\nGranada and El Pe\u00f1\u00f3n | Bars and cocktails\r\nGetting home | Ride apps","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Cali","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"San Antonio, Granada and the centre are close and walkable by day. The MIO bus network covers the city, but ride apps and taxis are the easiest and safest way around, especially at night.\r\n\r\nAlfonso Bonilla Arag\u00f3n airport is in Palmira, around 30 to 45 minutes from the city, with flights from Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn and some international cities. It reopened the day after the August 2026 earthquake.\r\n\r\nThe bus terminal has services to Salento, around four hours, Popay\u00e1n, around three, and Medell\u00edn, around nine.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Ride apps | The easiest way around\r\nMIO | City buses on the main roads\r\nAirport | In Palmira, 30\u201345 minutes\r\nBuses | Salento about 4 hours, Popay\u00e1n about 3","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Cali","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Cali costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Cali is good value. Dorm beds start around \u20ac8, with well-rated hostels in San Antonio from \u20ac9 to \u20ac14. A men\u00fa del d\u00eda costs \u20ac3 to \u20ac5, a lulada around a euro.\r\n\r\nSalsa classes are the main extra, and are cheap by international standards, especially in groups. Entry to salsotecas is usually cheap or free, with drinks by the bottle for groups.\r\n\r\nCards are widely accepted, but carry cash for markets and street food.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | Around \u20ac8\u201314\r\nSalsa classes | Cheap, especially in groups\r\nMen\u00fa del d\u00eda | \u20ac3\u20135\r\nCash | For markets and street food","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Cali","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Cali has higher crime rates than Medell\u00edn or Bogot\u00e1, so take extra care. Stay in San Antonio, Granada or El Pe\u00f1\u00f3n, use ride apps at night, keep your phone out of sight and do not walk in unfamiliar areas, especially after dark.\r\n\r\nHike to Cristo Rey or the Tres Cruces early, with a group, and leave valuables behind. Never leave your drink unattended in bars.\r\n\r\nAfter the August 2026 earthquake, some buildings remain damaged or closed. Follow local signs and ask your hostel about any changes. In an emergency, call 123.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 123\r\nAt night | Ride apps only\r\nHikes | Early and in a group\r\nAfter the quake | Follow local signs and closures","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Cali","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth leaving the city for","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Rivers, lakes and a white colonial city.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Lago Calima | About 2 hours | Bus via Buga | A big lake in the hills, known for windsurfing and kitesurfing. |  | 1306332\nPopay\u00e1n | About 3 hours | Bus | The white city: a colonial centre with famous Semana Santa processions. |  | 1306322","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Cali","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"Cali is hot all year. December to February and June to August are drier. The Feria de Cali, from 25 to 30 December, is the best and busiest time.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs, rounded. Afternoon storms are common in the wet months.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 30 | 3 | Dry, after the Feria\r\nFebruary | 30 | 3 | Dry\r\nMarch | 30 | 3 | Rains begin\r\nApril | 29 | 2 | Rainy\r\nMay | 29 | 2 | Rainy\r\nJune | 30 | 3 | Drier\r\nJuly | 31 | 3 | Dry. 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The 2026 edition was suspended after the earthquake. |  | \nSalsa nights | Every weekend | Salsotecas across the city | The best dancers are out from Thursday to Saturday. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Cali prices.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Private salsa classes and the Feria cost extra.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6\r\nMiddle of the road | 14 | 16 | 6 | 15\r\nComfortable | 30 | 30 | 12 | 30","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Cali, straight from Hostelworld. 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