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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

Updated January 2022 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 of

La Linterna – Cali’s Old Poster Factory

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

San Cipriano – River Tubing and Waterfalls in the Jungle

Nestled in the jungle between Cali and Buenaventura on the Pacific coast,

Counterfeit Currency – Mind Your Colombian Pesos

June 9, 2015

Gambling·Safety·Shopping

Fake bills are everywhere in Colombia and nearly everyone (both Colombians and expats) has been tricked at least once. So, it’s important to remember to check each note you receive to make sure it’s legit. I learned my lesson the hard way a couple weeks ago when I was given

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

Eat like a Lion at Pampero in Cali

June 9, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

A thing that can be hard to find on a budget in Colombia – really anywhere in Central and South America – is a good steak. The exception being in Uruguay and Argentina. First of all their cuts of meat are different here. As an example, my all-time favorite cut,

Organic Farmers Market in Cali

June 7, 2015

Groceries·Plan to stay·Shopping

Lots of foreigners and Colombians alike, claim that Colombia has the best produce. And while it’s true that the soil here is incredible fertile and they have amazing varieties of fruits and veggies here, most of it is full of pesticides. Don’t trust me? Try picking up one of the

MiKasa Bar in Cali

June 6, 2015

Music & Dancing·Nightlife·Things to do

Mikasa Bar is located in a villa in a residential neighborhood. I must haven driven by at least a dozen times, before one night when passing by with my girlfriend, I was told that there was a bar behind the subtle facade. Don’t be fooled by discrete exteriors. Behind the

Frutos del Sol – Restaurante Vegetariano in Cali

June 5, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

I’m a carnivore! I love my steaks, sausages, hams, roasts, fish, shrimps, chicken, lamb… you name it, I’ll eat it. So it wasn’t without a certain amount of scepticism, when my girlfriend begged me to go to Frutos del Sol in El Peñon. I must have made more jokes about vegetarians than

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.

World’s Cheapest Manicure and Pedicure

June 2, 2015

Culture·Things to do·Wellness

Unless you’re at the beach, in a water park or at the gym, it’s pretty rare to see Colombians dress informal in shorts, tank-tops, sweatshirts and flip flops. They usually don’t even leave their house without showering, making their hair look great, shaving or putting make-up on. Looking good in public is very

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

Grama® Sportswear

May 31, 2015

Shopping·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

My girlfriend calls me “el hombre primitivo” – the primitive man. One of the reasons is that I rarely buy new clothes for myself. I can have a pair of jeans for 10 years if they are good and I like the fit and feel. As the old saying goes:

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Things to do - Page 7

11 Reasons I prefer Cali over Medellín

101 Things To Do In Cali

La Linterna – Cali’s Old Poster Factory

San Cipriano – River Tubing and Waterfalls in the Jungle

Counterfeit Currency – Mind Your Colombian Pesos

Parque del Ingenio in Cali

Eat like a Lion at Pampero in Cali

Organic Farmers Market in Cali

MiKasa Bar in Cali

Frutos del Sol – Restaurante Vegetariano in Cali

International Ballet Festival in Cali

World’s Cheapest Manicure and Pedicure

Delirio – Cali’s Salsa Circus!

Grama® Sportswear

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