jueves, 14 de marzo de 2013

Cali, la sucursal del cielo



• How old is Cali?

Sebastian de belalcazar  founded Cali  in 1536, july 25, actually Cali has 476 years.


• When is the first reference to the town?

Cali is considered as "la sucursal del cielo" for it's culture and traditions


• How many people live there?

Cali is the third most populated city in Colomba, his extension is the second largest city in the country after Bogotá, possessing an area of 564 km ².

• Important Places


Cristo Rey : The Statue of "Cristo Rey" is a religious monument located on the hill the Crystals that offers the best view of the city



Zoologico de Cali: Considered one of the top three in Latin America, the zoo houses in its eleven acres to more than two thousand animals.



Menga: Located north, is one of the most representative of the rumba in the city, where you can find all the rhythms at the same time, it is also a platform to see the best artists in action, comfortable facilities, club environment, the latest technology and sound robotic lights, the best rumba crossover.



Monumento Sebastian de Belalcazar: It is the most visited monument and popular in the city located in the hills overlooking the city, west of the city.



Rio Cali: It is one of the more peaceful areas of the city, the river is in the west and is surrounded by restaurants, hotels and museums like "La Tertulia", an art museum.


Farallones: In recent years it has boomed as a tourist destination for a wide range of different people; adventurous climbing, hiking, paragliding, naturists for its natural environment and of life, or simply for those seeking rest and a tempering weather.




Parque de los Cholados: The Jamundi Cholado park in a place full of color and flavor that became one of the greatest tourist attractions of the Municipality, visited every Sunday by people from different cities who come to taste the famous "cholao" as many call , made ​​of ice, and a lot of aniline chopped fruit flavor.



San Antonio: The oldest neighborhood of Cali, in the area you can also find some restaurants. Nearby, is the Artisan Park Loma de la Cruz, with a great variety of handicrafts of the region.



Museo la Tertulia: Its modern architecture, stylish, holds two exhibition halls, a printmaking workshop, a small exhibition hall, a restoration workshop, a film library and a teatrino where there are frequent outdoor concerts.



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