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Torre Mudéjar and around
A day in Cali · 9:30–17:15 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/cali/itineraries/torre-mudejar-and-aroundA walking day around Torre Mudéjar, Iglesia La Ermita and Museo del Oro Calima, with a lunch break nearby and Museo La Tertulia to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Torre Mudéjar ↗1 hGo early
Mudejar-style bell tower beside the San Francisco church
- Look for the golden-yellow tower detail
- Visit with the nearby museums
↓ 2 min walk
10:302Iglesia La Ermita ↗1 hWeekdays
Neo-Gothic white and blue church beside the Cali River
- Photograph it from across the street
- Combine with a river walk
↓ 2 min walk
11:303Museo del Oro Calima ↗1 h 30 min
Pre-Columbian gold and ceramics from the Calima culture
- Admission is typically free
- Plan about one hour
Lunch
13:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 16 min walk
Afternoon
14:304Gato del Río ↗1 hAt night
Hernando Tejada giant cat sculpture and 14 cat statues along the river
- Walk the full riverside path to see all the cats
- Go in the evening for cooler air
↓ 5 min walk
15:455Museo La Tertulia ↗1 h 30 minAt night
Modern and contemporary art museum with a cinematheque
- Check the evening film schedule
- The terrace has nice river views
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Cali tips
Transportation
- Ride the MIO: Cali's bus rapid transit system runs across the city; get a rechargeable MIO card at stations.
- Use ride-hailing apps: Apps like DiDi and InDrive are widely used and safer than hailing a taxi off the street at night.
- Take official taxis from the airport: Use the authorized taxi rank at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon airport for the trip into town.
Local Hacks
- Watch sunset from San Antonio: The hillside park in this colonial neighbourhood is a favourite local spot at dusk.
- Escape to the Pance River: On weekends, locals cool off by the Pance River; go early to avoid crowds.
- Ask about salsa nights: Clubs have different nights for different styles; ask locals which spots are lively that evening.
Saving
- Eat a menu del dia: Local restaurants serve set lunches with soup, rice, meat and juice for far less than tourist spots.
- Drink fresh juices: Street stalls and markets sell fresh lulada and juices at local prices.
- Join free walks: Free walking tours and wandering San Antonio are inexpensive ways to learn about the city.
Security
- Do not give papaya: Locals warn no dar papaya; keep phones and jewelry out of sight, especially on the street.
- Use ATMs inside malls: Withdraw cash at machines inside banks or shopping centers during the day.
- Watch drinks: Never accept drinks or snacks from strangers, and keep an eye on your glass in bars and clubs.
Cultural
- Dance salsa: Cali is known as the salsa capital; take a class at a local school before heading to a club.
- Try local treats: Taste cholado, pandebono, aborrajados and champus, plus a cold lulada on a hot day.
- Plan for festivals: The Feria de Cali in late December and the Petronio Alvarez festival of Pacific music in August are big events.
Weather/Clothing
- Dress for warm weather: Cali is warm all year; pack light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Expect rainy seasons: Rain is more common around April to May and October to November; carry a small umbrella.
- Bring dancing shoes: Comfortable shoes with a smooth sole help you enjoy salsa nights at local clubs.
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Day 1 of 19:30–17:155 stops
Torre Mudéjar and around
A walking day around Torre Mudéjar, Iglesia La Ermita and Museo del Oro Calima, with a lunch break nearby and Museo La Tertulia to end the day.
Opens Google Maps with every stop of the day, ready to save to your own list.
Morning
109:30 · 1 hMudejar-style bell tower beside the San Francisco church
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Look for the golden-yellow tower detail
- Visit with the nearby museums
📷 Photos
2 min walk
210:30 · 1 hNeo-Gothic white and blue church beside the Cali River
- Tip: Weekdays
2 tips
- Photograph it from across the street
- Combine with a river walk
📷 Photos
2 min walk
311:30 · 1 h 30 minPre-Columbian gold and ceramics from the Calima culture
3 tips
- Admission is typically free
- Plan about one hour
- Check opening days in advance
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps16 min walk
Afternoon
414:30 · 1 hHernando Tejada giant cat sculpture and 14 cat statues along the river
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Walk the full riverside path to see all the cats
- Go in the evening for cooler air
- Nearby cafes are good for a break
📷 Photos
5 min walk
515:45 · 1 h 30 minModern and contemporary art museum with a cinematheque
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Check the evening film schedule
- The terrace has nice river views
- Closed on some Mondays
📷 Photos
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