Valle del Cauca - Colombia

Capital: Cali
Altitude: 1000 meters over the sea level (Cali)
Distance from Bogotá: 435 Km.

The Valley of The Cauca is situated in the western part of the country between the Pacific and Andean regions.  It presents a variety of beautiful landscapes, specially the moors, the jungles and the prairies of the Pacific.
It has tourist urban locations that show history and culture, and, also, natural places like parks.

Cali

This is the capital of the salsa.  In effect, Cali is a city plenty of artists of every style.  The city counts with several places to dance and to listen to music, appart from popular discos which are called Juanchito situated in a small village.
The city is also the main sugar producer.  The city is a contrast of modernity and colonial tradition.

It is possible to find carbon and precious metals in Cali.
To complete the information, we present distances from Cali to the principal cities.

Cali - Barranquilla 1078 Km.
Cali - Bucaramanga 745 Km.
Cali - Cartagena 1012 Km.
Cali - Medellín 399 Km.
Cali - Pasto 358 Km.
Cali - Popayán 117 Km.

Tourist places

La Ermita, The Palace of The Government, The Hill of The Tres Cruces, The Museum of Colonial and Religious Art, The Statue of Cristo Rey, The Museum of The Caña.

Tourist attractions

Parque Nacional Natural Los Farallones (National Park)

The park counts with various ecosystems: the jungle, the rainforest and the moor.  It is a recommendable place for walking and ecoturism.  It is the refuge of “Gallito  de Roca” a type of bird.
The landscape is covered by woodlands, rivers, wild prairies where more than 60 species of birds live among, five species of monkeys, 80 species of bats and mammals like bears (oso de anteojos) and ant-bears.

Santuario de  Flora  y Fauna Malpelo (Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna)

This is one of the most amazing locations of the world because of the animal and vegetal richness inside marvelous landscapes.
The island of Malpelo is a Colombian treasure.  It is surrounded by 10 islets.  It is located 506 Km. from Buenaventura.  Many species of lobsters live there appart from different fish, whales, other sea species and birds.

Lago  artificial Calima

The artificial lake of Calima is a very popular location for those who practice nautic sports.  It is a pond that was built close to The Dairem River, half and hour from Cali.

Buenaventura

It is located two hours from Cali.  This is the most important port of the Pacific coast.  It is a commercial location.  It is possible to visit two popular fishermen villages, Juanchaco y Ladrilleros, which have beautiful beaches with dark sand and delicious sea food.

It is possible to arrive there by boat or ship by observing turtles and fish.  This is a two hours journey.