Zoologico de Cali

Zoos in Latin America can often be hit or miss. Thankfully the zoo in Cali is one of the better ones. Although it isn’t huge it is none the less interesting well maintained and good value for money

Crisito Rey

This statue of Christ is set atop the Cerro de los Cristales overlooking the city. the viewing platform provides impressive views of the whole of Cali surrounding fields of sugar cane and and distant mountains. The statue itself was inaugurated in 1953 to mark the 50 year anniversary of the end of the War of a Thousand Days. The journey to the top is best made by negotiating a price with a taxi driver driver who can wait for you and make the return journey. There are also interesting photo opportunities along the road there and back  including rock sculptures.

Rio Pance

If you feel the need to take some time away from then a day trip to Rio Pance is the place to go. The river is popular with locals, especially at weekends. This is a perfect place to take a dip, have a picnic and spend the afternoon people watching.

 Iglesia de San Antonio

The church of San Antonio sits in front of a small park to the front surrounded by the steep inclined streets of the San Antonio neighborhood.  The sleepy neighborhood will make you forget you are just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is just a short walk or taxi ride from Loma de Cruz which features a small street with various vendors selling artisanal jewelry and souvenirs

Museo de la Cana de Azucar

This sugar cane museum is actually more sugar cane history tour through the beautiful outside grounds of a specially converted hacienda. It is located around 1 hour outside the City in Piedechinche so your own transport or specially arranged group transport would be needed.