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Cali with kids

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

July 3, 2015

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, who arrive with their hard currencies from Europe or North

Cali with kids·Things to do·Weekend trips

Ladrilleros – A Jungle Village On The Pacific Coast

Two hours west of Cali by car and it feels like stepping into a new country. Many people don’t realize that Cali has an elevation of 1000 meters (3280 ft). Reaching sea level and the temperature rises 5-8 degrees and humidity increases to 95%. The landscape turns into a dense

El Petronio Álvarez – Pacific Music festival

Next week, from August 10-16 Cali will be hosting the 19th edition of

Family Friendly Hike to Chorro de Plata Waterfalls

It can be difficult to find family-friendly escapes. Not knowing what you’re

Space Jump: Cali’s first Trampoline Park

May 2, 2018

Cali with kids·Things to do

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

Tennis Courts in Bellavista

October 26, 2015

Cali with kids·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

On the road towards the Cristo Rey, in barrio Bellavista, lies a tennis academy with 4 orange gravel courts and a little club house. The owner, Sigifredo Hidalgo was an ATP player back in 1988. Him and his right-hand man, Vaquero (cowboy), and bunch of young up-and-coming tennis players offer private training

Ciclovía: Run, Skate or Bike without Traffic every Sunday

August 11, 2015

Cali with kids·Events & Festivals·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

Ciclovía may be the coolest idea to ever come out of a public office in Colombia. An initiative that started in Bogotá back in 1974 and eventually spread to Medellín, is finally beginning to gain momentum in Cali, where it is known as the CicloVida. The idea is to give

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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