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San Cipriano – River Tubing and Waterfalls in the Jungle

Patrick

August 4, 2015

Daytrips·Nature·Things to do·Weekend trips

Nestled in the jungle between Cali and Buenaventura on the Pacific coast, lies a natural reserve and tiny Garifuna village known as San Cipriano. Calling it pretty is an understatement. San Cipriano is a nature lovers paradise with a great share of cool things to do and this little oasis has quickly become one of my favorite destinations when I

Daytrips·Hiking·Nature·Parks & Sightseeing·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

Half-day Hike to Pico Loro

One of Cali’s most iconic mountain peaks can be hiked in less than half a day, so what’s your excuse?! Pico Loro (or Parrot Peak) is part of Parque National Natural Farallones de Cali and can be easily spotted to the south of Cali due to its steep pinnacle and proximity

Family Friendly Hike to Chorro de Plata Waterfalls

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

Great Running Trails in Cali

I like running long distances. But I don’t like running in the

5-Star Cabins on the Pacific Coast of Colombia

November 3, 2023

Nature·Things to do·Weekend trips

I found a little pieces of paradise in the Colombian Pacific and invite travelers to go explore this magical part of the country.

3 Things To Do In Pasto

September 22, 2016

Culture·Hiking·Things to do·Weekend trips

One of the things you’ve likely come to realize is the high level of contrast within Colombia, which seems to have every conceivable landscape known to us. I am talking about tropical coasts, Amazonian jungle, plains and wetlands, and even desserts that somehow found themselves nestled in the middle of

Spotting Condors at Volcán Puracé

July 6, 2016

Daytrips·Hiking·Nature·Things to do·Weekend trips

A couple of hours south of Cali, near the city of Popayán, lies the Puracé volcano national park. Very few people come here, making it even more attractive for someone looking to get off the beaten path. It is like stepping into a different world… or a least a world

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

Climbing el Cerro – Cali’s Three Crosses

May 25, 2015

Hiking·Nature·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

My all-time favorite exercise in Cali is probably climbing the mountain in the northwestern part of the city with the three crosses (and the 50 antennas). The place is known as “el Cerro” to the Caleños and it is visible from most of Cali. The simple reason that I love it so

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