Cali Vacations, Cali Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Cali Vacation Guide

Cali, the third largest city in Colombia is located in the Cauca valley in Western Colombia. It is bordered on the west by the cordillera occidental, or Western Mountain Range and on the east by the Cauca River. It was founded in 1536 by Sebastian de Belalcazar and since then has become a thriving city with an identity all its own.

Cali has long had a reputation for having an active nightlife and party scene. Many salsa songs have been written about the city itself and its women (and not all by Colombian songwriters). The reputation holds true. At just about any hour of the day in Cali, one can hear lively salsa music or cumbias playing from somewhere and at night any number of clubs are open to enjoy the atmosphere, whether it's at La Sexta or at Juanchito. In December, performers from around the world come to La Feria de Cali where it seems that the entire city is a large party and anyone is invited. Buses oufitted into rolling nightclubs cruise around the downtown streets as the festive "bus riders" wave and dance their way through the night.