Cali

About Cali

Cali, known as theBranch of Heavenand theWorld Capital of Salsa, it is one of the most vibrant cultural, gastronomic, and musical destinations inColombia. The capital ofValle del Caucacaptivates travelers with its warm climate caressed by the breeze of the Farallones, the contagious joy of its people, and an endless cultural agenda where dance, history, and nature meet in every corner.

In the urban heart ofCaliyou will be able to explore the bohemian and colonialSan Antonio neighborhood, walk through the modernBulevar del Ríonext to the gothic church ofThe Hermitage, visit theJairo Varela Squareand contemplate panoramic views from the monument toCristo Reyor theViewpoint of Sebastián de Belalcázar. As evening falls, the city vibrates withprivate classes of caleño salsa, routes through the traditionalBarrio Obrero, tastings ofancestral viche of the Pacificand world-class shows such asDelight y Get saucy.

In addition, Cali is the perfect starting point for nature and spirituality getaways to theSan Cipriano Natural Reserveand its famouslittle witches, birdwatching inDapa and Km 18, theBasilica of the Lord of Miracles of Bugaand theCalima Lake.

En Markaribe Travelwe havepersonally inspected and validatedthe best boutique hotels, dance schools, and tour operators inCali and the Valle del Caucaunder our strict standards of quality and safety, ensuring an authentic experience with constant support at every stage of your trip.

How to get there?

Arrive atCali, capital ofValle del Cauca, it is agile and comfortable thanks to its airport infrastructure and its highway network in the southwestern region of Colombia:

Airway (Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport – CLO):Located in Palmira, at25–30 minutesfrom the north and west of Cali, it receives daily direct flights fromBogotá (1 hour), Medellín (55 minutes), Cartagena (1 hour and 35 minutes), Santa Marta, San Andrés, Pastoand international destinations such as Miami, Madrid, and Panama City.
Land Route from the Coffee Region:FromArmenia or Pereirathe journey along the double lane of Valle del Cauca takes between2 hours and 45 minutes and 3 hours and 30 minutes, crossing landscapes of sugar cane and cities likeBuga and Tuluá.
Land route from Bogotá, Medellín, or Popayán:FromPopayánthe journey lasts about2 hours and 30 minutesby the Pan-American highway; fromBogotá o Medellíntake between8 and 9 hoursby road.

WithMarkaribe Travelyour reception is guaranteed at theAlfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO), safe transfers to your hotel in Cali and private transportation to experiences such asSan Cipriano, Buga, and Lake Calima.