Are you going to travel to the department of Valle del Cauca and don’t know what to visit? We bring you some destinations where you will live unique experiences and unforgettable adventures that will leave you amazed, while attending your meetings, events and/or congresses in the region.

According to ProColombia, for the year 2022, “The arrival of international visitors to the country for business meetings and professional events, between January and February 2022, registered 16,634 travelers, representing an increase of 123.1% compared to the same months of the previous year.” Therefore, both Colombia and the region of Valle del Cauca, has a lot to offer to all its visitors and here we will show you which places you should visit.

It is worth mentioning that Valle del Cauca is equivalent to 2% of the national territory and has more than 2 million hectares, being the second most biodiverse department in the country.

“The Valley enjoys a natural wealth represented in 8 biomes and 35 ecosystems, from the coastal marine area to the moors, and in the department have been identified 500 species of fish, 163 species of amphibians, 135 species of reptiles, 818 species of birds, 210 species of mammals and 5,000 species of plants”. According to biologist Enrique Javier Peña Salamanca, professor at the Universidad del Valle.

Therefore, the Valle region has a lot to offer to all its visitors and here we will show you which sites you should visit:

Pance: One of the most recommended places by all Cali residents, which is 24 km away from the north of Cali. Pance is made up of 13 villages and 7 settlements. Its total area is 10,509 mt2 and a total population of 2,035 inhabitants. The natural places of greatest attraction are: Pance River, Parque de la Salud, Parque El Embudo, Parcelación Chorro de Plata, Club del Departamento, Los Arrayanes, La Chorrera del Indio and El Pueblito Pance. This ‘patch’ focuses on living a day surrounded by nature, mountains, breathing fresh air, bathing in the river, cooking sancocho in firewood and spending a day with the family.

Zoo: Considered one of the best in Latin America, the zoo houses more than two thousand animals in its total area of 25 hectares. It has around 233 species, including amphibians, mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and butterflies. Among them are: kangaroos, the white tiger, the Andean Condor, hippopotamus and the peacock. You must be available from 1 to 3 hours to visit the whole place.

Pico de Loro: It is one of the most famous mountains in the region, located in the Farallones de Cali. It is visited mainly by athletes and tourists who want to venture an ascent of 1,200 m to reach its summit. It has a distance of 2,860 meters above sea level and here you can live an experience that you will remember for a lifetime, having the opportunity to enjoy bird watching.

San Cipriano: If we are talking about natural reserves, San Cipriano is a Colombian treasure that you must visit if you like adventures and nature. It is a town surrounded by forest, where you will only breathe fresh air and tranquility. It is located only 100 km from the capital of Valle del Cauca. You can do different activities such as ecological hikes, sport fishing, horseback riding, visit the butterfly farm, enjoy the waterfalls, its crystal clear rivers and enjoy a little trip in ‘brujitas’, which is a local means of transportation.

Anchicayá Canyon: Here we will talk about a dream place, one of those that make you want to live there. The Anchicayá canyon is a little explored destination, but that enchants with its biodiversity. It is located in the village of El Danubio in the municipality of Dagua, 3 hours from the city of Cali. It has a main river and 7 pools of crystal clear waters that make up this natural gift at 232 meters above sea level. Perfect for anyone who loves nature, hiking, enjoying the sound of water, the singing of birds and adventure.

Dapa: Tourist and gastronomic destination in Valle del Cauca. There you will find wonderful green landscapes, an exceptional view of Cali and the Valley, you can enjoy the typical Colombian and Valluna gastronomy, besides the sensational climate between 17º and 28º C. Bird watching, ecological trails, orchids, eucalyptus trees, cabins and restaurants.

How about staying a few more days…. Here are some places where you can have a magical stay and learn more about our Valle del Cauca.

Sevilla: Known as the ‘Coffee Capital of Colombia’. It is part of the ‘Magical Towns’ of the Valley, full of beautiful balconies and architecture of the colonization. It is a perfect place to take spectacular pictures and enjoy the best coffee grown in the region. It has 45,142 inhabitants and a culture that will make you fall in love.

Lake Calima: Lake Calima has become one of the most important tourist destinations in the southwest of Colombia, thanks to its climate that varies between 12º and 20º, landscapes and tourist offer. It has the fastest winds in Latin America and the third in the world in this category, whose refreshing currents from the Pacific give it an ideal climate. In addition, its strong and constant winds make this region the third lake in the world that offers very favorable conditions for learning and practicing sports such as Kiteboarding (Kitesurfing), Windsurfing, Optimist, among others. Its surface area is 1,934 hectares, in its ecosystem there are some 4,260 representative species of flora and some 315 with respect to its fauna, which is considered a region provided with great biodiversity, with a good state of conservation; and best of all, is that it is only an hour and a half from Cali.

Ginebra: If you want to taste the best chicken stew in the Valley, you have to go to Ginebra. Its gastronomy is one of its main attractions: Arroz Atollado, Tostadas de Plátano with its exquisite Salsa Criolla or traditional “Hogao”, Hojaldras, the delicious Marranitas and of course, its Sancocho cooked in a wood fire. In addition, every June, the Mono Núñez Festival of Andean music is celebrated; highlighting the string instruments and their compositions. Considering Geneva as a musical heritage.

If you want to know these wonders of Valle del Cauca, we recommend you to do it with: Viajes Ché, Aviatur and/or Awake Travel.

Definitely, to come to an event in Cali and the Valley is to know a destination, full of gastronomy, culture, friendly people, connect with nature and enjoy all the activities it offers. Come and enjoy the charms of the Valley and fill yourself with great experiences.

We wait for you with open arms!