The Cali Adventurer – Page 7 – Blog on visiting, living and investing in Cali & Colombia

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

Salsa bars in Cali

June 21, 2016

Nightlife·Things to do

This post is way overdue. For a city known as the Capital of Salsa, providing a list of the best places to dance in town, should have been the first thing on my mind. Unfortunately, I’m not much of a dancer so it has taken me a while to get to

Great Running Trails in Cali

May 28, 2016

Hiking·Nature·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

I like running long distances. But I don’t like running in the city. I love the mountains where the air is cleaner, the terrain offers natural interval training, the birds provide the music, the views are amazing and the surface is more gentle on my knees, ankles, and feet. It

The Best Investment I’ve Ever Heard Of…

May 25, 2016

Investing·Plan to stay·Rent / buy apartment

I have a friend in Cali. Let’s call him Jack. Jack is from the UK and moved to Cali in the early 80s. He has lived here ever since. Judging by his appearance, you may not think that Jack is among the best investors that you’ve ever met. Jack likes

Family of 4: Budget for living in Cali

April 26, 2016

Plan to stay

To give potential residents of Cali an idea about how much it costs to live a good life in Cali, I have been tracking my expenses over the last couple of months to provide you with a rough estimate. We all have different perceptions of what a good life includes. You

Local Band Cirkus Funk in Concert, Friday, Feb 26th in Cali

February 25, 2016

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

Tomorrow, Caleño band Cirkus Funk will be playing in Centro Cultural Comfandi in downtown Cali. The main reason for the concert is the launch of Cirkus Funk’s second album, Space Conga. The band has been playing together since 2010 and just recently got back from a Mexican tour. To be honest,

Ladrilleros – A Jungle Village On The Pacific Coast

February 3, 2016

Cali with kids·Things to do·Weekend trips

Two hours west of Cali by car and it feels like stepping into a new country. Many people don’t realize that Cali has an elevation of 1000 meters (3280 ft). Reaching sea level and the temperature rises 5-8 degrees and humidity increases to 95%. The landscape turns into a dense

Anderson: A Gold Miner From Timbiquí

January 12, 2016

Culture·Interviews

Anderson is the cousin of one of my neighbours. I met him by our swimming pool during the holidays. Although he lives less than 45 minutes away from Cali by plane, his world is very different from mine. I kept picking him for stories about his life on the Pacific

La Feria De Cali – The Biggest Event Of The Year

December 15, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

Christmas is approaching and so is La Feria, the biggest event of the year for many in Cali, both locals and foreigners alike. Lots of Caleños have been saving money all year to spend during this five-day celebration, that takes place every year from December 25-30, and attracts more than

The Cost Of Having A Maid In Colombia

December 3, 2015

Culture·Plan to stay

One of the things about Colombia that makes life here feel luxurious, at least in the eyes of a foreigner, is the fact that services that include manual labour are very affordable. For me, personally, having a full-time maid is something I would have never been able to afford in

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Spotting Condors at Volcán Puracé

Salsa bars in Cali

Great Running Trails in Cali

The Best Investment I’ve Ever Heard Of…

Family of 4: Budget for living in Cali

Local Band Cirkus Funk in Concert, Friday, Feb 26th in Cali

Ladrilleros – A Jungle Village On The Pacific Coast

Anderson: A Gold Miner From Timbiquí

La Feria De Cali – The Biggest Event Of The Year

The Cost Of Having A Maid In Colombia

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