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Cali with kids

Family Friendly Hike to Chorro de Plata Waterfalls

March 2, 2019

Cali with kids·Daytrips·Hiking·Nature·Things to do

It can be difficult to find family-friendly escapes. Not knowing what you’re in for when heading on an excursion can make parents (including myself) leery. I love to get my kids out in nature, hiking, biking, swimming in the river, lake or ocean and generally being active. A family friendly hike is something I’m often on the lookout for. Being

Cali with kids·Things to do

Space Jump: Cali’s first Trampoline Park

Although I did end up getting my ankle x-rayed after trying to backflip like a 13-year old, I must admit that it was probably one of the most fun afternoons I have had with my kids in a long time. Cali is notorious for having little to offer small kids

Ladrilleros – A Jungle Village On The Pacific Coast

Two hours west of Cali by car and it feels like stepping

Ciclovía: Run, Skate or Bike without Traffic every Sunday

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

El Petronio Álvarez – Pacific Music festival

August 5, 2015

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

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

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

July 3, 2015

Cali with kids·Culture·Plan to stay

My friends abroad think that living in Colombia is dirt-cheap. And to be fair, it can be. Especially if you live off rice and beans, rent /buy your house in estrato 1 or 2, use public transportation etc. But if you’re looking to upgrade, then you’re in for a surprise. I’m sure tourists,

Water Parks and Public Swimming Pools in Cali

June 25, 2015

Cali with kids·Daytrips·Sport & Recreation·Things to do·Wellness

On a warm day in Cali, there’s nothing better than jumping into a refreshing cold swimming pool. If your hotel or house does not have a pool and you’re not a member of one of Cali’s exclusive clubs like Club Campestre or Club Colombia, do not despair. Cali has a

Wednesdays = 50% Discount in Cali’s Cinemas

June 19, 2015

Cali with kids·Shopping·Things to do

A favorite pastime of the Caleños is going to the cinema. They love watching movies and because demand is high, the movie theaters in Cali are of very high quality. Every shopping center has a cinema and 3 different companies dominate the market: Cine Colombia with locations in shopping centers Palmetto, Cosmo

Parque del Ingenio in Cali

June 9, 2015

Cali with kids·Culture·Making friends·Parks & Sightseeing·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

Although far from central in it’s location, Parque del Ingenio might be the best park Cali has to offer – especially if you lead an active lifestyle. The park is huge by Colombian standards and features football (soccer) fields, a BMX park, running trails, several free outdoors gyms with weights, but

Best Ice Cream in Cali

May 28, 2015

Cali with kids·Restaurants·Things to do

On a hot summer day, which is pretty much any day in Cali, there is not nothing better than an ice cream in the late afternoon. For me at least. Luckily Cali has several places where you can satisfy your cravings. Lengua de Mariposa I just found this place.. I

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