21 days in Cali Itinerary

Learning how to salsa may be the most popular thing to do in Cali, but this giant city in southwestern Colombia represents more than just the "Salsa Capital of the World." Home to over 2 million people, thriving Cali serves as a major commercial and industrial center in South America, boasting the fastest-growing economy in Colombia.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cali: Hacienda El Paraiso (in El Cerrito), Iglesia de San Bartolome (in Tulua) and Palmira (Reserva Natural Nirvana, Unicentro Palmira, & more). And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zoologico de Cali, admire the landmark architecture of El Gato Del Rio( Gato De Tejada), examine the collection at Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia, and make a trip to Camino Real.

To see photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cali trip planner .

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major airport is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Cali can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.