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DEPARMENT OF VALLE DE CAUCA

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	GENERAL INFORMATION
	Capital: Cali Altura: 1000 metros ( Cali ) Population: 2.225.000 Average Temperature: 26 degrees C Economy: Industry, commerce, agriculture: sugar cane, fruit, cassava, coffee Telephone Prefix: 2 Getting there: By air or land Distance and time to Bogotá: Land: 435 km Air: 55 minutes Cali was founded by Sebastián De Belalcazar in 1536. The city is known for its spring-like weather and love for music and dancing. The latter have made it the salsa center of Colombia. It's the center of sugarcane production in Colombia -- an important industrial and commercial region.
	ATTRACTIONS
	NATURE BUENAVENTURA: City and port founded July 14, 1540, located on the Málaga Bay. It's a commercial port, mainly for fishing, wood, and commerce. More than 70% of external commerce passes through Buenaventura. Buenaventura, itself, is not a good place to visit, but it is a great base for going to some precious beaches on the Pacific Coast including Juanchaco and Ladrilleros. LOS FARALLONES NATIONAL PARK: 20 minutes from Cali on the Western Mountain Range, it's one of the zones with the most biodiversity on the planet. This is the refuge of the Gallito de Roca Bird. LAGO CALIMA: A man-made lake constructed on the banks of the Darien Village -- 1.5 hours from Cali on the road to Buenaventura. It's a great place for windsurfing and other water sports. HISTORIC - CULTURAL BUGA: City located 80 km from Cali, reconized nation-wide for the "Lord of Miracles of Buga" in the cathedral. LA ERMITA: Colonial Church of Mercy. It was the first temple erected in Cali and here the first Catholic mass took place in 1536. ARCHITECTURE COMPLEX OF SAN FRANCISCO- Cali : Constructed between the XVIII and XIX centuries, it is formed by three works: The temple of San Francisco, the Convent of San Joaquin, and the Chapel of the Immaculate, with a beautiful Mudejar Style. GOVERNMENT PALACE - Cali: Found in the Don Francisco Plaza where the Government of the Cauca Valley works. It offers a great contrast between modern and old architecture. OTERO BUILDING - Cali: One of the most beutiful buildings of the city, and a national monument with Barroque Architecture. It was constructed between 1922 and 1926 by Sr. Emiliano Otero's iniciative. RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE SAN ANTONIO CHAPEL - Cali: Constructed in the XVIII Century, its jewels are the Barroque Altar and paintings from the school of Quito. Located at the Clle 1 Oeste Cra.10. CHAPEL AND CONVENT OF MERCY - Cali: The oldest Colonial constructions of the city. It's located at Cra 3 No. 6 - 40 METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL - Cali: Construction began in the VI century, but because of earthquakes, it was destroyed in the XIX century. Pay close attention to the Sacred Saint in silver and its collection of religious art. Clle 11 No. 5-53. LOOKOUTS - Cali STATUE OF SAINT SEBASTIÁN OF BELALCAZAR: Located in the highest part of the Arboleda Neighborhood to the east of the city. It's a representation, in bronze, of the founder of Cali. MOUNTAIN OF THREE CROSSES: These gigantic crosses protect the city and from the top of this mountain you can see an excellent panorama of the city. It's a traditional destination for pilgrims in Easter Week. COLONY OF SAN ANTONIO: Located in the neighborhood of the same name, it's considered one of the oldest neighborhoods and is a patrimonial landmark. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful San Antonio Chapel, constructed in 1747. There's also a beautiful lookout point for a view of the city. STATUE OF CHRIST OUR LORD: A gigantic image of Christ on the top of the Cristales Mountains. It's 26 meters high. MUSEUMS MUSEUM OF COLONIAL AND RELIGIOUS ART - Cali: This is the most beautiful Museum of Colonial Art in Colombia. It has a collection of sacred objects and paintings from the Quitena School of the XVI and XVII centuries. MUSEUM/WORKSHOP OF MODERN ART - Cali: Founded in 1956, of modern architecture, it has a conference room, cinema and open-air theater. MUSEO RAYO - Roldanillo : In Roldanillo, on the road to Pereira, you can visit the Rayo Museum that has a valuable collection of the master artist Rayo and other Colombian artists as well.   CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE MONUMENT OF THE THREE CROSSES - Cali: These gigantic crosses on top of the Western Mountains protect the city. They are traditional destinations of pilgrims during Easter Week. At night, they stand as quiet guardians of the city. PARKS LA CAÑA WATER PARK- Cali : Over 150 square meters of pools, slides, wave pools, tobbagans and more to splash and refresh yourself under the sun! LA RETRATA PARK- Cali: Located next to Ortiz Bridge, it has a kiosk, a replica of buildings dating back to 1926. Here, you can come and listen to the music of the Municipal Band some afternoons and evenings. LOMA DE LA CRUZ ARTESAN PARK - Cali: located in the most traditional zone of the city where more than 60 artists meet to offer a great variety of handmade crafts. MUNICIPAL ZOO: Located on the West of the city, crossed by the Cali River. It's the only zoo in Colombia with an indoor aquarium.
	ACTIVITIES
	CONGRESSES AND CONVENTIONS: Because of its sophisticated hotel infrastructure, restaurants, and convention centers, Cali is one of the most important cities in the country for conventions and congresses. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS CALI FESTIVAL: from the 25 to 30 of December, Cali holds one of the most important bullfight festivals in Latin America. There are also horse parades, dances, sporting events, and popular, folkloric festivals. MONO NUÑEZ FESTIVAL: In June in Ginebra this festival is celebrated in honor of this special, vernacular Colombian music. LIVESTOCK, HORSE, AND AGRICULTURE EXHIBIT AND FAIR: Int takes place in June in Tulúa. It is one of the biggest livestock fairs in the country. CURRULAO NATIONAL BEAUTY PAGEANT: Celebrated in Junio in Buenaventura, this beauty pageant and festival pays homage to the Currulao dance -- typical of the Pacific Colombian Coast.
	GASTRONOMY
	The tradition of sugar cane is seen in the fabulous desserts of the region: manjar blanco, cocadas (coconut and sugar), gelatinas de pata and the macetas of the Valley (sugar dolls and flowers that abound in June, the night before Saint Peter's Day). Also, typical of the region are pandebonos (a special bread), champús (a drink made with corn and fruits), the lulada (another fruit drink), and sancocho (a soup made of three different kinds of meat, potatoes, plantain, and cassava).
	TRANSPORTATION
	AIR: Airports Internacional Airport Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Tel: 418-5000, 666-3200, 275-7411. Commercial Airlines: Avianca Satena Aerorepublica Land Bus Terminal : ( Buses, taxis ): Bus Terminal. Tel: 668-3655.
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