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Bookmark & shareDust off the dancing shoes - sultry Cali is an all-night salsa spectacular!
Capital of the Valle del Cauca, Cali's sultry climate means that locals wear less and party harder than their rivals - salsa is an obsession, the calenõs (Cali people) are beautiful and the city grooves to a beat of its own.
With the infamous drug cartels losing influence, Cali is looking ahead.
Travel Warning: Stay Vigilant
Terrorist and paramilitary groups exist in Colombia, and attacks occasionally occur in Cali. Travelers are advised to stay alert at all times, and be particularly vigilant around government buildings, shopping centers and places of entertainment.
Check out Safe Travel for updated government warnings or the Thorntree Forum for some good advice from travelers.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
2,250,000
Currency
Name: Colombian Peso
Code: COP
Symbol: Col$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -5
Country Dialing Code
+57
Weights & Measures
Metric
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