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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 to the city. On the trail you’ll likely see tropical birds,

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

Parque del Ingenio in Cali

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

Great Running Trails in Cali

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

Playing Tejo in Cali

If you like to drink beer, get your hands dirty and play

Watching a Futbol Match in Cali

April 26, 2017

Culture·Events & Festivals·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

In Colombia – and especially in Cali – people are very passionate about two things: Salsa and fútbol! Both are ingrained deep in their roots, and most Caleños will have a hard time denying their love for either. Here’s how my buddy Rodrigo describes it… “A Caleño is a salsa

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

CrossCamp – Awesome Outdoors Crossfit

July 30, 2015

Making friends·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

I love a good workout. It clears my head, releases stress and makes me feel great. That being said, I’m not a big fan of going to the gym. I’d much rather be outside, especially in Cali where the weather is great all year round. For a long time, I

Rock and Wall Climbing in Cali

July 1, 2015

Making friends·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

Whether on rocks or walls, climbing is one of the ultimate tests of finger strength and a great exercise in general. Have you ever seen a fat climber? Neither have I, which suggests that it may be a great way to get in shape. But not only that – it is also

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

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

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:

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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