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11 Reasons I prefer Cali over Medellín

June 11, 2015

Culture·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Things to do

Medellín is a favorite among tourists, expats and entrepreneurs alike, and to be fair, it is a very cool place. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Medellín, but I currently live as a resident in Cali. Of course I am biased in my opinions. Still, I feel that Cali has an undeserved bad reputation, and that there are

Culture·Plan to visit·Things to do

101 Things To Do In Cali (2025)

Updated April 2025 Celebrating my post # 101 on this blog, I decided to make a list of 101 things to do in Cali. The list below includes a wide range of stuff to do and does not necessarily mention the best rated or most expensive places. In fact, many

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

My friends abroad think that living in Colombia is dirt-cheap. And to

La Linterna – Cali’s Old Poster Factory

Although I’ve known about this place for years, I never realized how

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

La Colina – Cali’s oldest Bar

October 10, 2015

Culture·Nightlife·Things to do

To me, La Colina is one of those places where you have to stop for a beer while in Cali. It’s a local watering hole, that has been in operation since 1942, which I’m pretty sure makes it win the title as oldest bar in the city, that’s still in

Chilli Chang: Asian Bistro and Rooftop Bar

October 5, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

A new, futuristic building on a corner in Santa Monica houses Chilli Chang, a new, 3-story Asian bistro with a rooftop bar. From the outside, the place looks cool. On the inside, I found the decor to be a little dull. That shouldn’t keep you from going though. The food

Half-day Hike to Pico Loro

September 25, 2015

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

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

Gay Nightlife in Cali

September 21, 2015

Dating·Gays·Nightlife

If you’re not in Cali looking for a beautiful Caleña it must be because you’re either gay or married. If you’re married, be careful. Temptations are many in this city. If you’re gay, here’s my guide to the gay nightlife in Cali. To be honest, I know nothing about the

Juancho’s Chorizo Sandwich is Cali’s Best

September 14, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

Picking up my mother in-law yesterday, in barrio Primero de Mayo, resulted in a very pleasant surprise. Approaching dinner time and with a slight hangover I was looking for something salty, greasy and good. Driving down Calle 14, about one block from my planned destination, I saw a big sign

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

Cali’s best Pizzarias

August 14, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

We all know pizza is bad for you, but once in a while, it’s hard to avoid the temptation. I’m no stranger to the cravings and I once spent a week in Italy eating pizza for both lunch and dinner every day. Thank God, I’ve been blessed with a great

My 10 Favorites from the Colombian Kitchen

August 12, 2015

Culture·Restaurants

I think it is fair to say that few people visiting Colombia have been very impressed with the local cuisine. An I have to agree. For a country that has such a rich and diverse selection of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat, they should have some of the best food

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

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Things to do - Page 4

11 Reasons I prefer Cali over Medellín

101 Things To Do In Cali (2025)

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

La Linterna – Cali’s Old Poster Factory

15 Colombian Festivals Worth A Visit

La Colina – Cali’s oldest Bar

Chilli Chang: Asian Bistro and Rooftop Bar

Half-day Hike to Pico Loro

Gay Nightlife in Cali

Juancho’s Chorizo Sandwich is Cali’s Best

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

Cali’s best Pizzarias

My 10 Favorites from the Colombian Kitchen

Ciclovía: Run, Skate or Bike without Traffic every Sunday

Our Vacation Rentals in Cali

Colombian Visa Services

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