Cali, Colombia
IN THE CITY
"Cali, founded in 1536, can be explored on foot: walk under the shade of trees along the riverbank, admire the architecture of churches and other national monuments, and visit the city's many museums. In Cali, travelers can enjoy music festivals, learn about sugarcane farming, and take in the mountainous landscapes." Called "Branch of Heaven" and the "Green City." http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/ pacific/cali
"Cali is the sporting epicenter of Colombia. Pristine golf courses and countless opportunities for adventure sports in local parks, mountains and deserts are a big draw. Cultural attractions in Cali reflect the area's rich indigenous history and European influence. Visit an archaeological park to experience tombs, ruins and cave paintings, or celebrate with the locals at a cultural festival. Show off your salsa in a lively nightclub, then spend the next morning recovering with an aromatic cup of that famous Colombian coffee." https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g297475- Cali_Valle_del_Cauca_Department-Vacations.html
Cali Zoo: "Founded in 1970, it is intersected by the Cali River and is home to about 1,000 animals distributed across 170 species, 80 percent of which, such as the spectacled bear, are native to Colombia. The zoo has an aquarium with salt and freshwater species, and a butterfly garden with 800 species of butterflies." http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/pacific/ cali/activities/cali-zoo
Botanical Garden: "Located less than a mile from the city zoo, the Botanical Garden of Cali is a great place to learn about the biodiversity of the Valle del Cauca. The garden has 12 stations built with organic materials spread over 30 acres of tropical forest. Here, along a half-mile path surrounded by native species, observe processes such as the pollination of flowers." http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/ pacific/cali/activities/cali-botanical-garden
OUT AND ABOUT:
Madrevieja Videles Wetland: "Madrevieja Videles Wetland is a sanctuary of flora and fauna in the aquatic heart of the Valle del Cauca. The wetland is home to species such as the capybara, the redtail coral snake, and the boa constrictor. Among the flora here are the samán and the chitado, and the chimango bird can be seen flitting from flower to flower. This 37-acre park is located in the village of Guabas in GuacarÃ." http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/ pacific/cali/activities/madrevieja-videles-wetland
Enrique Perez Arbelaez Orchid Farm: "Appreciated for its architecture, which is reminiscent of the old sugarcane mills in the Cauca Valley, the Enrique Perez Arbelaez Orchid Farm in La Merced, Cali, is a place where collectors from around the world come to marvel at the monthly exhibits of up to 180 different types of orchids." http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/ pacific/cali/activities/enrique-perez-arbelaez- orchid-farm
