finding one was another matter
by richiecdisc
Finding one was another matter. It was a bit late to head into the city center our first evening so we hung out in the San Antonio neighborhood in which we had chosen to stay. It had sounded more interesting and on walking around, lived every bit up to its charming but a bit run down descriptions. You could literally see the place being spruced up before your eyes. I was happy to find a woman selling champu from the front of her home. This is another lulo-based beverage of sorts, laced with corn of all things. It was interesting but had a bit too much pineapple for my wife. Still, the fact that we found it so easily seemed to bode well for our true sought after gem.
The hilltop park was noted as place for locals to sit outside and enjoy a beer or lulada was busy not such juice vendors were to be found. Ice cones seemed to be the refresher of choice, perhaps a step up from Coke but still not the real McCoy I was looking for. We had dinner in a packed pizza place just as all the locals were doing, went back to the hostel to crash, and hoped to find something more authentic in the morning. (concluded below in Fondest Memory)
Christmas Lights and Decorations
by mircaskirca
Cali has some of the most beautiful Christmas lights and decorations I've ever seen. Every December they put the huge figures, representing different themes from Cali's traditions, such as salsa musicians and salsa dancers, fruit and cholado vendors, pandebono baking, and also the typical Christmas scenes (Holy family, church) around the river. Some of the figures with other themes stay there during the whole year. Those figures are made of plastic and they are an interesting attraction at day and even more at night when they are illuminated.
The beautiful lights run all along the Cali River in the city centre and a huge park by the river. Thousands of people visit this park every night in December to see the Christmas lights and many events. Music is playing in every corner and typical Colombian food, such as arepas, tamales, buñuelos, is served by the many stands. People are very happy. You can feel the real Colombian Christmas spirit. It's magic!!
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Christmas Lights video
THE PACIFIC COAST. Its wild,...
by viajeromaga
THE PACIFIC COAST. Its wild, inhabited by modern life, pure virgin jungle full of fauna, flora and native people, which some of then still have their ancients y tradicional cultures. The beaches are the largest you can find in Colombia. AND THEY ARE JUST FOR YOU to enjoy. Its climate is very hot and humid year round. Most of the nights it rains.
Historical Centre
by morgr
The historical centre is centred around the Plaza de Caycedo and runs south to Calle 1 and the Iglesia de San Antonio. On the main plaza is the Palacio Nacional and the Catedral de San Pedro. In this area the buildings are more grandiose in style. To the south the buildings get smaller and more of the whitewashed style, giving this area an almost small town feel.
Zona Rosa: Avenida Sexta & Barrio Granada
by el_ruso
The original party zone, Zona Rosa, is located along Avenida Sexta just north of the downtown. It is somewhat rundown, but still houses discos and many cafes. A couple of blocks West begins a gentrified area of the barrio Granada. This barrio, home to the local elite at the turn of the century, is home to many fine restaurants and shops.
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black bear on a wire
paiting by numbers
colorful intricate exterior
the interior is far more stunning
