---
title: "Cali, Colombia"
description: "Colombia · airport CLO"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/cali"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇨🇴 Cali, Colombia

Colombia · airport CLO

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Colombian peso (COP). 100 USD = 317142 COP
- Phone code: +57
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/NKjqrK](https://airalo.pxf.io/NKjqrK)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Yango, Cabify
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cali](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cali)

## Brief

- Try Cali specialties including **sancocho de gallina**, **lulada**, **champús**, **pandebono**, and Pacific-influenced seafood dishes.
- **Feria de Cali** is scheduled for **25-30 December 2026**. The detailed programme, ticketing, Salsódromo route, and some venue arrangements had not yet been published; earthquake recovery work may affect street closures and event layouts. ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/feria-de-cali-salsa-fair-25-30-december-2026/))

## Safety and health

- Cali and the surrounding Valle del Cauca and Cauca region have ongoing terrorist and criminal-group activity. Avoid demonstrations, suspicious packages, and isolated areas, and monitor local advice; road travel south of Cali through Cauca carries additional risk. ([smartraveller.gov.au](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/colombia))
- An increased number of yellow-fever cases has been reported in Colombia. Yellow-fever vaccination is generally **not recommended for travel limited to Cali**, but Colombia’s entry rules can require proof for arriving travellers and requirements can change, especially when visiting other regions or national parks. Confirm the rules for the full itinerary before departure. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/yellow-fever-colombia) | [cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/colombia))
- Dengue is a year-round risk, with additional mosquito-borne risks including Zika and leishmaniasis. Use repellent, wear clothing that covers the skin, and take extra precautions when visiting rural or lowland areas. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global) | [cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/colombia) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Colombia))
- After heavy rain, avoid floodwater, muddy water, and exposed soil because of melioidosis risk; cover cuts and wounds. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/colombia))

## Recent News

- A **magnitude 7.4 earthquake on 10 August 2026** caused deaths, injuries, building collapses, and infrastructure damage in Cali and other southwestern Colombian cities. Recovery, demolition, and rebuilding work may still affect some buildings, roads, hospitals, and public spaces. ([smartraveller.gov.au](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/colombia) | [riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/feria-de-cali-salsa-fair-25-30-december-2026/))
- On **6 October**, Colombian security forces seized about **400 kilograms of explosives** in Santander de Quilichao, reportedly destined for Cali. The seizure does not indicate an imminent attack, but it highlights the continuing security risk on the southern highway and in nearby Cauca. ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/colombia-explosives-cali-cauca-seizure-2026/))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Cali is December to March, when conditions are generally dry or manageable for sightseeing and outdoor activities. April and May, plus October and November, are wetter, with downpours that can hinder roads and outdoor plans; these periods also carry high dengue risk.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Great | 25 | 49 | 6 |
| February | Great | 24 | 71 | 6 |
| March | Great | 24 | 98 | 6 |
| April | OK | 25 | 150 | 6 |
| May | OK | 24 | 199 | 6 |
| June | OK | 25 | 148 | 6 |
| July | OK | 25 | 98 | 6 |
| August | OK | 25 | 100 | 6 |
| September | OK | 25 | 151 | 6 |
| October | OK | 25 | 149 | 6 |
| November | OK | 25 | 102 | 6 |
| December | Great | 25 | 69 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (Great):** January is generally sunny and dry in Cali, around 15-34°C. It suits city sightseeing and outdoor plans.
- **February (Great):** February is warm and fairly dry, around 15-34°C. Outdoor sightseeing and city activities are practical.
- **March (Great):** March is warm and changeable, around 18-30°C, with rain possible. Build outdoor plans around showers.
- **April (OK):** April is rainy and warm, around 18-30°C, with downpours that can hinder road journeys and outdoor plans. Warm, wet conditions bring high dengue risk.
- **May (OK):** May is very rainy and warm, around 18-30°C, with heavy showers that can make roads difficult. Warm, wet conditions bring high dengue risk.
- **June (OK):** June is warm, around 15-34°C, with a relatively dry pattern and useful conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
- **July (OK):** July is warm, around 15-34°C, with mixed weather and rain possible. City sightseeing works between showers.
- **August (OK):** August is warm, around 15-34°C, with intermittent rain and breaks suitable for outdoor activities.
- **September (OK):** September is warm, around 18-30°C, with frequent rain. Schedule outdoor activities around showers.
- **October (OK):** October is very rainy and warm, around 18-30°C, with downpours that can hinder road journeys. Warm, wet conditions bring high dengue risk.
- **November (OK):** November is rainy and warm, around 18-30°C, with heavy showers that can make roads difficult. Allow flexibility for outdoor plans.
- **December (Great):** December is warm and generally dry, around 15-34°C. It suits sightseeing and outdoor activities.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 30 | 19 | 30% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 30 | 20 | 29% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 30 | 19 | 19% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 30 | 20 | 31% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 29 | 20 | 37% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 29 | 20 | 36% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 29 | 19 | 35% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Tour Guatapé](https://www.viator.com/tours/Medellin/Tour-Guatape/d4563-67324P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 55 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [A day to enjoy nature and have an adventure in the Jordan river](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/Full-Day-Ecological-Trail-Walk-in-Jamundi/d5562-314977P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 65 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin](https://www.viator.com/tours/Medellin/Graffiti-Tour-Commune-13/d4563-67324P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 50 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Cali: City Tour | Guided tour around the city](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/Cali-City-Tour-The-Best-Of-Cali-In-Comfort/d5562-102504P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 95 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Shared Tour of the Historical and Cultural Center of Cali](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/Half-Day-Tour-of-the-Historic-Center-of-Cali/d5562-105439P29?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 15 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Street Food Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/Street-Food-Tour/d5562-107799P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 22.87 USD
- [Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/Salsa-Urban-Art-and-Resistance-Tour-in-Cali/d5562-105439P52?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 14 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Cali: Walking tour of the historic center](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/Cali-Walking-Tour-Discover-The-Historic-Center-Of-The-City/d5562-102504P8?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 75 USD
- [San Cipriano Rainforest - River, Waterfalls and Adventure Day](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cali/San-Cipriano-Natural-Reserve-in-the-Rainforest-Adventure-Nature-and-River-Day/d5562-102504P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 359 USD

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/cali#activities

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