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15 Colombian Festivals Worth A Visit

October 17, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing

“Colombia es muy relajado!” proclaimed my friend this past Monday – on Día de la Raza – just one of the 18 national holidays in Colombia. He was drinking beer, grilling corn and enjoying the view of the valley from his finca in El Carmen, near KM26, on the road towards Buenaventura. He is right. In Colombia, there seems to always an opportunity to

Cali with kids·Events & Festivals·Making friends·Music & Dancing·Things to do

El Petronio Álvarez – Pacific Music festival

Next week, from August 10-16 Cali will be hosting the 19th edition of the annual Pacific music festival, Petronio Álvarez. The festival is named after famous musician Patricio Romano Petronio Alvarez Quintero who was born on the island of Cascajal outside Buenaventura in 1914, and who dedicated most of his life to

Local Band Cirkus Funk in Concert, Friday, Feb 26th in Cali

Tomorrow, Caleño band Cirkus Funk will be playing in Centro Cultural Comfandi

Ciclovía: Run, Skate or Bike without Traffic every Sunday

Ciclovía may be the coolest idea to ever come out of a

The New Cali Event Calendar and Access to Expat Groups

November 11, 2023

Events & Festivals·Making friends·Things to do

If you’re an adventurous soul seeking the vibrant rhythms of Cali, Colombia, you’re in for a treat! Cali, known for its rich cultural heritage and infectious enthusiasm, has now made it easier than ever to immerse yourself in the city’s heartbeat. Thanks to the new online event calendar, you can

Cali’s Expat, Entrepreneurs, and Nomads Meet-up.

February 20, 2019

Events & Festivals·Making friends

More and more people are discovering Colombia as a great destination for working, living and investing. In Medellin, it’s easy to figure out how. You just go to El Poblado or nearby and that’s where most of the foreigners are and you can piggyback off all their experiences. Here in

Watching a Futbol Match in Cali

April 26, 2017

Culture·Events & Festivals·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

In Colombia – and especially in Cali – people are very passionate about two things: Salsa and fútbol! Both are ingrained deep in their roots, and most Caleños will have a hard time denying their love for either. Here’s how my buddy Rodrigo describes it… “A Caleño is a salsa

La Feria De Cali – The Biggest Event Of The Year

December 15, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

Christmas is approaching and so is La Feria, the biggest event of the year for many in Cali, both locals and foreigners alike. Lots of Caleños have been saving money all year to spend during this five-day celebration, that takes place every year from December 25-30, and attracts more than

World Salsa Festival in Cali, Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2015

September 7, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals

If there’s one thing that Cali is more famous for than anything else, it’s salsa! Kids here dance. So do the teens, the couples, the singles, the grannies, the dogs and everyone in between. And even though Colombians all over the country dance, there’s no place like Cali when it comes

North Face Adventure Marathon in Cali

June 18, 2015

Events & Festivals·Hiking·Nature·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

If you like nature and you like running, then the North Face Adventure Marathon is an event too good to be missed. It takes place in Pance, southern Cali on August 30th, 2015. Cali is the sports capital of Colombia and there are a ton of different races here, but nothing like

International Ballet Festival in Cali

June 4, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

As most people know by now, Cali has been the Latin American capital of dance for a long time, and don’t expect that to change anytime soon. The annual International Ballet Festival starts in Cali this coming Sunday, June 7th, 2015 – and goes on for a week until June 14th.

Delirio – Cali’s Salsa Circus!

June 1, 2015

Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Nightlife·Things to do

This may be one of Cali’s best kept secrets. At least among foreigners. I’ve been 3 times and not once have I seen even the shadow of a gringo. But they are missing out. Delirio is spectacle and a show not to be missed. When I explain the concept of Delirio to

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