Cali, Colombia

13 Best Things to Do in Cali

Start with these 13 and you have seen the Cali that travelers rate highest.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 13 places we track in Cali. Updated monthly.

  1. Cali Zoo

    Park & nature

    Cali Zoo is a popular attraction featuring over 200 species of animals, including native Colombian wildlife like jaguars, tapirs, and Andean condors, as well as exotic species from around the world.

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  2. Cali

    Neighborhood

    Cali, officially Santiago de Cali, pulses with salsa music from street corners to world-class clubs.

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  3. La Tertulia Museum

    Museum

    La Tertulia Museum is Cali's premier venue for modern and contemporary art, housed in a distinctive white building with geometric lines.

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  4. Plaza de Toros Cañaveralejo

    Entertainment

    Plaza de Toros Cañaveralejo is a circular bullring with a distinct Moorish-inspired architecture, recognizable by its horseshoe arches and tiled details.

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  5. Calima Gold Museum

    Museum

    The Calima Gold Museum houses an exceptional collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts crafted by the Calima culture, which flourished in Colombia's Cauca Valley before Spanish conquest.

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  6. Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero

    Entertainment

    Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero is a multi-purpose stadium in Cali, primarily used for football and concerts.

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  7. Ciudad Jardín, Cali

    Neighborhood

    Ciudad Jardín is an affluent district in Cali characterized by tree-lined streets, modern shopping malls, and serene parks.

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  8. Coliseo El Pueblo

    Entertainment

    Coliseo El Pueblo is Cali's premier indoor arena, known for hosting international concerts, basketball games, and cultural events.

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  9. Cali Tower

    Landmark

    Cali Tower stands as one of the tallest buildings in Cali, its sleek glass facade a modern landmark against the backdrop of the Farallones de Cali mountains.

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  10. Iván Vassilev Todorov Arena

    Entertainment

    Iván Vassilev Todorov Arena is a sleek, multi-purpose venue in Cali used for everything from volleyball tournaments to concerts and trade shows.

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  11. Velódromo Alcides Nieto Patiño

    Outdoor & fun

    Velódromo Alcides Nieto Patiño is an outdoor velodrome built for track cycling, featuring a steeply banked wooden track that meets Olympic standards.

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  12. St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Cali

    Religious site

    St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral stands as the principal Catholic church in Cali, anchoring the city's historic Plaza de Caicedo.

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  13. Cristo Rey (Colombian statue)

    Landmark

    Cristo Rey is a towering statue of Christ the King standing 26 meters tall on a hill overlooking Cali.

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