Secretaria de Cultura y Turismo

Why Choose Our Destination?

Santiago de Cali usually known by its short name "Cali" is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in western Colombia. It is the main sports center of Colombia, being the only Colombian city to have hosted the Pan American Games. Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the region was inhabited by many indigenous tribes, mostly speakers of Cariban languages. In the region between the Cauca River and the Western Cordillera, the Gorrones established themselves between the present day Roldanillo and Santiagop de Cali. Santiago de Cali offers historical areas with cultural variety and other attractions. In downtown Cali there are many historic churches such as La Merced and La Ermita. Cali contains a well preserved historical center. There is a variety of nightclubs and restaurants. In the city you can find whole districts dedicated to tourism.