Waching daily Jan 30 2017

Known as the world capital of salsa

officially called Santiago de Cali is the

third most populous city in Colombia

It is located in the southern region of Valle

Cauca between the western mountains and the mountains

Central Andes.

It was founded by Sebastian de Belalcazar the July 25, 1536

making it one of the cities oldest in America.

Our visit was short but very intensive, in just a day and a half we enjoy

several of the sights of the city and know a small part of its history.

Places like River Cat which it is one of the most emblematic places

from the city, by the painter and Colombian sculptor

Hernando Tejada, whose sculpture is accompanied by brides

of the cat… which they are in different locations

tour of the city.

Cali Zoo is one of my places favorites,

which is home to over 270 species of animals and it is considered one of the best zoos

of Latinamerica

Monument to Christ the King

It is a statue of 26 meters high located to 1440 m

from here a breathtaking view seen view of the city of Cali.

Boulevard is a good place for recreation It has different food outlets and often

have art exhibitions and cultural along the boulevard,

as well as sculptures and visual attractions as this illuminated bridge

and the background and the Ermita Church.

Of course there are other areas where l nightlife It is quite moved by what you seek.

To start our second day, before heading out to continue the tour

the city enjoyed breakfast and the hotel pool

Already in the historical district, we visited the center culture,

which is a striking building won the Prize National Architecture in 1990.

Hence, steps, visited the Museum Gold Calima

Here history, life and customs it represented of the different tribes that inhabited

Valle del Cauca, by more than 600 pieces, among which

gold objects, ceramics, bone counted and stone.

The Archaeological Museum thanks where objects are displayed in pre-Columbian cultures

and opens the doors to know a little the artistic and archaeological heritage

southwestern Colombia

Plaza Caicedo

San Pedro Cathedral

And finally the Plaza San Francisco

or better known as the Square pigeons

And before leaving, I want to share with you

the more detailed experience places visited in the city of Cali ...

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