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Cali Travel Tips

May 26, 2024

(Updated May 2024) This post is directed towards the people that visit Cali for the first time. Let’s be real. Cali, Colombia isn’t London, Tokyo, Sydney, Madrid, Miami or any other first world city with millions of people. This is the jungle, in more than one sense. Don’t get me wrong. I love this place, I’ve lived here for 11

Accommodation·Neighorhood guide·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Safety

Barrios in Cali: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

According to wikipedia, Cali has 249 barrios or neighborhoods. It would be impossible for me to mention all of them here, but I’ll divide the city into districts and comment on the ones most relevant to you, the expat, the tourist or the curious adventurer. I’ll also be listing the most dangerous barrios that

Driving in Colombia: Avoid Fines and Bribes

I have a Colombian friend who had her car taken by the Transito in

Organized Chaos at Galeria Alameda in Cali

It’s organized chaos. Imagine a place where buyers and sellers of herbs,

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

Taxis: Ride Safe in Cali

May 28, 2015

Nightlife·Plan to visit·Safety·Transportation

Usually traveling in taxis is safe but everyone seems to know someone who has been robbed by a “taxi driver” and his friends. So, out of an abundance of caution here are some quick tips to making sure you arrive at your destination safely: Use a taxi app on your

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