Colombia today is fairly safe, in terms of Latin American
travel and there are far fewer kidnappings or other associated incidents in
Colombia now, than there are in some of the other Latin American countries
including Mexico.
Now that tourism is returning to Colombia, it is returning
far slower than it could, given its new safety records. Cali, probably through
bad governance, has not responded as quickly as the other cities to the
returning tourist trade and so, whilst still the third largest city in the
country, it has lost it spot as being the premier destination for tourism in
the country.
Cali may have lost its reputation as the best tourist
destination in the country but it still maintains its reputation as being the
hot spot for nightlife.
When you want to talk about the nightlife in Cali Colombia, you must first appreciate that the
girls here are considered to be the prettiest in the whole of Colombia and
perhaps South America.
Cali is not perhaps the best place to take your grandmother
or young children, as there are not as many tourist attractions as there
perhaps are in the other cities. In fact during the day, Cali can seem a little
dull and lethargic but come the evening, that’s a different matter.
Cali Colombia Nightlife
As in the rest of Colombia, Salsa is the main form of
entertainment in the evening and everybody is advised to try and take Salsa
lessons whilst they are there.
Juanchito, although situated across the river, serves as the
party district for Cali and is perhaps the best place to experience the nightlife in Cali, Colombia. If you
would rather not cross the river, then there is a more intimate side to Cali nightlife that can be found in
“Tin Tin Deo” on Fifth Street (Calle
Quinta), which serves as Cali’s main artery.
If Salsa is not your thing, you do not have to feel left
out, as in the Granada neighborhood, there are some more trendy bars that may
more suit your style.
Safety
In Latin America, safety is always a concern and Cali is no
different but is no worse than anywhere else. You should take the same
precautions that you would take any where in Latin America or any foreign
country for that matter.
Since the 1990’s the drug cartels have been restricted to
the countryside far from tourist destinations and for the most part do not
interfere with the tourist industry, however along the borders with other
countries there may be a bigger risk and so always cross the borders at the
main crossing areas to avoid trouble.
