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Here's everything you need to know about Cali: its weather, the best time to go and our top tips for your visit.","Cali is warm all year round, with temperatures between 20 °C and 33 °C. It's one of the hottest cities in the country, so pack light clothing, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated.","You can visit at any time of year, but December is special thanks to the Feria de Cali, held between Christmas and New Year's, with parades, live orchestras and the whole city turned into an open-air salsa capital.","Cali is one of Colombia's most affordable destinations. These figures are for reference only and may vary by season and provider:","Cali is all about mountains, river and nightlife: from climbing to Cristo Rey to wandering around San Antonio or dancing salsa until dawn, there's something for every kind of traveler.","Here you'll find the most popular experiences in Cali, along with their ratings. Open any of them to learn more.","Cali has a wide range of public and private transport options. Here's what you need to know about each one.","The food of Valle del Cauca is a reason to visit Cali in itself.","If you're looking to make memories that last a lifetime, you've come to the right place. Since 2020, Exploreti has been selling tickets and bookings for the best events, parks, tours and attractions in Colombia.",{"id":36,"slug":10,"numericId":37,"name":38},"b5b1bff5-a6fc-40b4-a973-a4fded4de546",41,"Things to do in Cali",{"tip":40,"budget":57,"extra":74,"must_see":75,"featured":97,"transport":146,"food":173},[41,47,52],{"id":42,"section":43,"title":44,"text":45,"linkLabel":13,"linkUrl":13,"imageUrl":13,"priceCents":13,"listingId":13,"children":46},"b7fe9943-7ea0-3e9a-af50-330068ea1dad","tip","Where to stay","there are options for every budget. For a good location, we recommend the Granada or El Peñón areas, close to the river and to plenty of restaurants and nightlife.",[],{"id":48,"section":43,"title":49,"text":50,"linkLabel":13,"linkUrl":13,"imageUrl":13,"priceCents":13,"listingId":13,"children":51},"aeb7e959-851b-39f4-658d-36d2a8edb802","Best times to explore the city","use your mornings for the Cali Zoo or San Antonio, and save the afternoon for Cristo Rey, a perfect lookout for watching the sunset over the city.",[],{"id":53,"section":43,"title":54,"text":55,"linkLabel":13,"linkUrl":13,"imageUrl":13,"priceCents":13,"listingId":13,"children":56},"94c4160a-5262-6b57-8ce3-4354d48c7457","Enjoy the city safely","it's a hot city, so drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. 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