Cali is the largest city in southwestern Colombia and one of the country’s main cultural centers, set in the Cauca Valley between the Andes and the Pacific lowlands. Known for salsa music, warm weather, and broad urban neighborhoods climbing toward the hills, the city also contains quieter historic areas such as San Antonio and La Merced. From viewpoints like San Antonio Hill, the dense urban landscape opens toward the surrounding mountains, while parks and public artworks give parts of the city a calmer rhythm than its reputation might suggest.
We stayed in Cali for two days while traveling toward the Pacific coast in March 2026. I walked through San Antonio, climbed San Antonio Hill, and spent time around Parque Gato de Tejada and La Merced with my camera. The city felt more relaxed and welcoming than I expected, and I stopped often to photograph streets, people, and the changing light across different neighborhoods.
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