Friday 17 December 2010

Get ready for the Feria - learn Salsa in Iguana

Sunday 12am - Salsa course for beginners  

19th - 21st of Dec 2010
An intensive 3 days Salsa course for beginners at The Hostel Iguana


In 3 days we will teach you to dance salsa in three styles: salsa Caleña, Cuban style and LA style mixed all together so you can apply on a dance floor. Check out more here or come and visit us!
250.000 COP for 12 hrs of classes (4hrs a day)

Wednesday 24 November 2010

Tuesday 12am Salsa course for beginners 14th - 16th Dec

1. Tuesday 12am - Salsa for beginners 14th - 16th of Dec 2010
An intensive 3 days Salsa course for beginners at The Hostel Iguana


In 3 days we will teach you to dance salsa in three styles: salsa Caleña, Cuban style and LA style mixed all together so you can apply on a dance floor. Check out more here or come and visit us!

Wednesday 10 November 2010

Festival Ciudad Hip Hop 10th-13th Nov

1. Festival Ciudad Hip Hop

Where: Centro Cultural Cali
When: 10th - 13th Nov
More Info: Programaccion / www.festivalciudadhiphop.com

Monday 1 November 2010

Festival Internacional de Cine ( 1st- 7th Nov )

1. II Festival Internacional de Cine de Cali

Where: All around the city, check out here
When: 29th Oct-7th Nov
More Info: Programaccion

Tuesday 26 October 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 25- 31 Oct )

1. Halloween

Where: Everywhere in the city
When: 31th Oct

2. Rock concerts Calibre 2010

Where: Al Teatrino La Tertulia
When: 26th-30th Oct
More Info: Programaccion

3. II Festival Internacional de Cine de Cali

Where: All around the city, check out here
When: 29th Oct-7th Nov
More Info: Programaccion

Thursday 14 October 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 14 - 24 Oct )

1. Cali Expo Show 2010

Where: Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico
When: 22th-23th Oct
More Info: Programaccion

2. XIII Feria Nacional e Internacional de Títeres

Where: Casa de los Títeres, la Secretaría de Cultura y Turismo Municipal
Cra 9 # 4 - 55 B/San Antonio Tel: 8938450
When: 14th-24th Oct
More Info: Programaccion
Casa de los titeres

Wednesday 6 October 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 6 - 11 Oct )

1. Encuentro Internacional de Gestores y Redes Culturales

Where: el auditorio del Centro Cultural de Cali, Carrera 5ª No. 6 - 05.
When: 6th-9th Oct
More Info: Programaccion

Tuesday 28 September 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 29 Sep - 4 Oct )

1. Festival de Blues

Where: Centro Cultural Colombo Americano de Cali – Sede Norte
Tel: 687 58 00 Ext. 117/119/134
www.colomboamericano.edu.co
When: 28th Sep - 2nd Oct
More Info: Programación

2. 3er Festival Internacional de Experimentación CINETORO

Where:
Rommy Bitar C. Cel. 310 4109455/ rommy.bitar@gmail.com
Diana Marcela España F. Cel. 318 2870672/ dianamarcela.espana@gmail.com
María Teresa Fernández. Cel. 300 4917419/ prensa@cinetoro.com
When: 29th Sep
More Info: Programación

Tuesday 21 September 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 21 - 28 September )

1. Semana de la dramaturgia - teatro

Where: Programacion
When: 20th-26th Sep
More Info: http://www.festivaldeteatrodecali.org/es/Esquema%20de%20programaci%F3n%20-%20sujeta%20a%20cambios.pdf

2. Festival Audiovisual Takeshima


Where: Programacion
When: 21th-24th Sep
More Info: http://www.estudiostakeshima.gov.co/downloads/PROGRAMACION_FESTIVAL_AUD.pdf

Monday 13 September 2010

SALSA FESTIVAL 2010 (September 11 to 19 )

Cali´s biggest dance competition is coming up:

FESTIVAL MUNDIAL DE LA SALSA 2010

September 11/12: Eliminatories of the local groups and couples

September 14 to 19: Free dance workshops every day, documentaries, foto exposition

September 18/19: Finals

Details on: www.festivalsalsacali.com

Free entrance to all the events.
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Thursday 2 September 2010

JAZZ FESTIVAL IN CALI ( September 2 to 11)

"AJAZZGO", Cali´s annual Jazz Festival starts tonight in its 10th edition. 

September 2,   8.00 pm :
Opening act in the Teatro Municipal
The Philharmonic Orchesta of Cali & Sherry Williams

You can find all the details of the event on: 
www.ajazzgofestival.com

Monday 16 August 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 17 - 24 August )

1. Festival de Salsa y Verano

Where: Canchas Panamericanas (18,19) and Teatro Al Aire Libre de los Cristales (20)
When: 18th-20th August
More Info: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-cultural-agosto/

2. Rockomotora - concert of the rock bands


Where: Confandi Centro Cultural
When: 17th August
How much: 8000COP

More Info: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-cultural-agosto/

3. Danca Latinoamericana


Where: Loma de la Cruiz
When: 18th August
More Info: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-cultural-agosto/


4. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

Monday 9 August 2010

Petronio Alvarez in Cali 11-15 August

Crazy nights in cali. One of the biggest festival of the Pacific music - Petronio Alvarez - this week in Cali. Don´t miss it out!

More info: http://www.festivalpetronioalvarez.com/plaza.html
http://www.festivalpetronioalvarez.com/imagenes/programacion.pdf



PLAZA DE TOROS DE CAÑAVERALEJO
AGOSTO 11

EXPOSICIONES

- RETRATOS DE MUJERES AFROCOLOMBIANAS PARA EL BICENTENARIO.

Fotografía de: Angèle Etoundi Essamba
Ministerio de Cultura – AQUA.
Hora: de 4:00 p.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Corredores de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo

- SOMOS AFRO E INCLUSIÓN DE LAS POBLACIONES AFRODESCENDIENTES DE AMÉRICA LATINA
“Buenas Prácticas”: Ecuador, Panamá y Colombia – Organización de las Naciones Unidas, ONU
Hora: 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

TASCAS DEL PACÍFICO:
MUESTRA GASTRONÓMICA Y PETRONIO ARTESANAL

Hora: de 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

CONCURSO DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO
PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ

MODALIDADES
Marimba – Chirimía – Violines Caucanos – Versión Libre.

Hora: 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

AGOSTO 12

EXPOSICIONES

- RETRATOS DE MUJERES AFROCOLOMBIANAS PARA EL BICENTENARIO.

Fotografía de: Angèle Etoundi Essamba
Ministerio de Cultura – AQUA.
Hora: de 4:00 p.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Corredores de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.


- SOMOS AFRO E INCLUSIÓN DE LAS POBLACIONES AFRODESCENDIENTES DE AMÉRICA LATINA
“Buenas Prácticas”: Ecuador, Panamá y Colombia – Organización de las Naciones Unidas, ONU
Hora: 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

TASCAS DEL PACÍFICO:


MUESTRA GASTRONÓMICA Y PETRONIO ARTESANAL

Hora: de 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.



CONCURSO DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO
PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ

MODALIDADES
Marimba – Chirimía – Violines Caucanos – Versión Libre.

Hora: 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.


AGOSTO 13

EXPOSICIONES



- RETRATOS DE MUJERES AFROCOLOMBIANAS PARA EL BICENTENARIO.

Fotografía de: Angèle Etoundi Essamba
Ministerio de Cultura – AQUA.
Hora: de 4:00 p.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Corredores de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.


- SOMOS AFRO E INCLUSIÓN DE LAS POBLACIONES AFRODESCENDIENTES DE AMÉRICA LATINA
“Buenas Prácticas”: Ecuador, Panamá y Colombia – Organización de las Naciones Unidas, ONU
Hora: 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

TASCAS DEL PACÍFICO:


MUESTRA GASTRONÓMICA Y PETRONIO ARTESANAL

Hora: de 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.


CONCURSO DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO
PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ

MODALIDADES
Marimba – Chirimía – Violines Caucanos – Versión Libre.

Hora: 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.


AGOSTO 14

EXPOSICIONES

- RETRATOS DE MUJERES AFROCOLOMBIANAS PARA EL BICENTENARIO.

Fotografía de: Angèle Etoundi Essamba
Ministerio de Cultura – AQUA.
Hora: de 4:00 p.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Corredores de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

- SOMOS AFRO E INCLUSIÓN DE LAS POBLACIONES AFRODESCENDIENTES DE AMÉRICA LATINA
“Buenas Prácticas”: Ecuador, Panamá y Colombia – Organización de las Naciones Unidas, ONU
Hora: 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

TASCAS DEL PACÍFICO:

MUESTRA GASTRONÓMICA Y PETRONIO ARTESANAL

Hora: de 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

CONCURSO DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO
PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ

MODALIDADES
Marimba – Chirimía – Violines Caucanos – Versión Libre.

Hora: 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

NOCHE INTERNACIONAL
XIV FESTIVAL DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ

Hora: 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo
Presentación programa Emprendimiento Lasso, Ministerio de Cultura
- 6:00 p.m. Grupo Socavón – Timbiquí (Cauca).
- 6:30 p.m. Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali, acompañada por La Negra Grande de Colombia y Gualajo.
- 7:15 p.m. Acto protocolario: Homenaje a Leonor González Mina, ‘La Negra Grande de Colombia’
- 7:30 p.m. Agrupación Sin Nombre Son – Cali (Valle del Cauca)
- 8:00 p.m. Herencia de Timbiquí – Timbiquí (Cauca)
- 8:30 p.m. Grupos Internacionales: Bonga Kuenda y Cortejo Afro
- 10:00p.m. Markitos Micolta y su Sabrosura – Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca).


AGOSTO 15

EXPOSICIONES

- RETRATOS DE MUJERES AFROCOLOMBIANAS PARA EL BICENTENARIO.

Fotografía de: Angèle Etoundi Essamba
Ministerio de Cultura – AQUA.
Hora: de 4:00 p.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Corredores de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

- SOMOS AFRO E INCLUSIÓN DE LAS POBLACIONES AFRODESCENDIENTES DE AMÉRICA LATINA
“Buenas Prácticas”: Ecuador, Panamá y Colombia – Organización de las Naciones Unidas, ONU
Hora: 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

TASCAS DEL PACÍFICO:

MUESTRA GASTRONÓMICA Y PETRONIO ARTESANAL

Hora: de 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Lugar: Parqueadero de la Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

CONCURSO DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO
PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ

MODALIDADES
Marimba – Chirimía – Violines Caucanos – Versión Libre.

Hora: 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo.

FINAL CONCURSO
XIV FESTIVAL DE MÚSICA DEL PACÍFICO PETRONIO ÁLVAREZ
Lugar: Plaza de toros de Cañaveralejo.

- 5:00 p.m. Presentación de los 12 grupos finalistas en las categorías de Marimba, Chirimía, Versión Libre y Violines Caucanos
- 8:00 p.m. Agrupación Musical de la Universidad del Pacífico – Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca).
- 8:30 p.m. Ensamble Musical del Proceso de Música Tradicional a nivel regional. Escuela Anfitriona Cali “Mundo Manglar”.
- 8:45 p.m. Grupo Bahía Trío – Cali (Valle del Cauca)
- 9:15 p.m. Grupos Internacionales: Bonga Kuenda y Cortejo Afro
- 10:30 p.m. Grupo Ancestros – Cali (Valle del Cauca).
- 11:00 p.m. Premiación concurso XIV Festival de Música del Pacífico Petronio Álvarez.

More info: http://www.festivalpetronioalvarez.com/plaza.html

Thursday 5 August 2010

What´s new in Cali ( 6 - 13 August )

1. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

2. Bolívar in Teatro Municipal

Where: Teatro Municipal
When: 7-8 August
More Info: http://www.cali.gov.co/publicaciones.php?id=33235

3. Inauguración del Centro de Emprendimiento Cultural de la Comuna 16

Where: Carrera 41 H # 38 – 75,  Barrio Unión de Vivienda Popular.
When: 7 August 10a.m. and 12: 00am
More Info: http://www.cali.gov.co/publicaciones.php?id=33242

4. Lugar a Dudas - art exibition and club de Cine

Where: Lugar a Dudas calle 15 norte #8n-41, only 5 min walk from the Iguana
More Info: http://www.lugaradudas.org/

5. More Theater, Music, Lectures in Cali


More infor: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-cultural-julio/comment-page-1/#comment-226

6. Temporary expositions in Cali


Where: Check details here

When: 22-28 July
More infor: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda

Wednesday 28 July 2010

What´s new in Cali (28 July - 3 August)

1. El Bicentenario se Viste de Salsa

Where: El Teatro Municipal Enrique Buenaventura
When: 29 July 7pm
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=33025

2. Caliendanza 2010 - dias de movimiento en la ciudad

Where: Centro Cultural Comfandi, Teatro Jorge Isaacs
When: 31 July - 6 August
More infor: http://www.elclavo.com/destacado/caliendanza-2010/
 


3. Pool party en Wepa


Where: Wepa Beach
When: from 31 July.11:00 AM up to Sunday 1 August 8:00 AM
Who: FASHION POOL PARTY ((FEEL SEXY & WET)) CHRISTIAN FALERO (OPIUM GROUP). PATRICK M (SPACE MIAMI). ARMAND PENA (NIKKI BEACH). DJ NINJA - DJ JOKER
How much: $50,000
More infor: 3017895823, http://www.calitronik.com/inicio.php?contenido=evento_mostrar&id=393

4. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

5. Microbachata  - dance contest

Where: 1:00 PM CONCHA ACUSTICA DEL BARRIO LA SELVA
When: 31 July 1pm,
How much: 3000COP
More Info: http://www.kulone.com/CO/Event/624700-I-encuentro-y-campeonato-MICROBACHATA

6. Lugar a Dudas - art exibition and club de Cine

Where: Lugar a Dudas calle 15 norte #8n-41, only 5 min walk from the Iguana
More Info: http://www.lugaradudas.org/

7. la Fiesta Cultural en la Loma de la Cruz

Where: Parque Artesanal La Loma de la Cruz
When: 30 July - 1 August
More Info: http://www.facebook.com/notes/secretaria-de-cultura-y-turismo-de-cali/inicia-la-fiesta-cultural-en-la-loma-de-la-cruz/461495142576

8. Calicomix 2010 - Caricaturas de Cali

Where: Calicomix - Calle 48 Norte 5N-94
When: 1-30 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32137

9. Watch movies about independence

Where: Cine de Bicentenario
When: 1-31 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32110

10. More Theater, Music, Lectures in Cali

More infor: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-cultural-julio/comment-page-1/#comment-226

11. Temporary expositions in Cali


Where: Check details here

When: 22-28 July
More infor: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-temporal-julio/

Wednesday 21 July 2010

What´s new in Cali (22-29 July)

1. La Rockomotora 2010 en La Tertulia

Where: Teatrino del Museo La Tertulia, Av. Colombia # 5-105 Oeste
When: 26 July 4-9pm
Who: Bandas en vivo : Kolectivo K, Krash, Madame Blue, Malijo
More infor: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128731983831482&ref=ts

2. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

3. Lugar a Dudas - art exibition and club de Cine

Where: Lugar a Dudas calle 15 norte #8n-41, only 5 min walk from the Iguana
When: 22-29, Gratis
More Info: http://www.lugaradudas.org/


4. Ajazzgo 2010 Concert - jazz fusion

Where: Teatro Salamandra del Barco Ebrio, Carrera 36 No. 4ª 31- Barrio San Fernando Tel. 5542411
When: 22 and 28 July 8pm, 10000COP
More Info: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32573



5. Calicomix 2010 - Caricaturas de Cali

Where: Calicomix - Calle 48 Norte 5N-94
When: 1-30 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32137

6. Watch movies about independence

Where: Cine de Bicentenario
When: 1-31 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32110

7. Programacion cine clubes de Cali

Where: Check facebook page

When: 12-18 July

More infor: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136833813005681

8. Theater in Cali


Where: Check details here
When: 22-28 July
More infor: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-cultural-julio/comment-page-1/#comment-226

8. Temporary expositions in Cali


Where: Check details here

When: 22-28 July
More infor: http://www.calicultural.net/agenda-temporal-julio/

Tuesday 13 July 2010

What´s new in Cali (14-21 July)

1. "La Calle" Ballet and Break Dance show

Where: Jorge Isaac Teatro
When: 14 July 8pm
Price: 10000-25000COP
More Info: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32115


2. Gran Concierto Nacional 2010: Voces del Bicentenario

Where: Parque de las Banderas
When: 20 July 12am
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32536

3. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

4. Bodies exibition

Where: Museo La Tertulia, Cra. 1 Oeste # 5-105
When: 1-18 July
More infor: www.bodiescolombia.com

5. Calicomix 2010 - Caricaturas de Cali

Where: Calicomix - Calle 48 Norte 5N-94
When: 1-30 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32137

6. Watch movies about independence

Where: Cine de Bicentenario
When: 1-31 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32110

7. Ajazzgo 2010 Concert - jazz fusion

Where: Teatro Salamandra del Barco Ebrio, Carrera 36 No. 4ª 31- Barrio San Fernando Tel. 5542411
When: 15 July 8pm
More Info: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32573

8. La Rockomotora 2010 en La Tertulia

Where: Teatrino del Museo La Tertulia, Av. Colombia # 5-105 Oeste
When: 16 July 4-9pm

More infor: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128731983831482&ref=ts

9. Programacion cine clubes de Cali

Where: Check facebook page

When: 12-18 July

More infor: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136833813005681

Friday 9 July 2010

Landline reservation problem

We are temporarly experiencing problem with the landline phone. For reservations and information please use the mobile phone number (+57) 313 768 60 24, send us an email or use the form on the home and contact page. Thanks!

Wednesday 7 July 2010

What´s new in Cali (7-15 July)

1. World Cup Finals

Where:
a. Chipichape 3D
b. El estadio Parque las Banderas on the Big Screen
c. Iguana
When: 10,11 July 1.30pm

2. Fiesta de adoración al Sol
Indígenas celebran fiesta de adoración al sol

Where: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32358
When: 6-11 July

3. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

4. Bodies exibition

Where: Museo La Tertulia, Cra. 1 Oeste # 5-105
When: 1-18 July
More infor: www.bodiescolombia.com

5. Calicomix 2010 - Caricaturas de Cali

Where: Calicomix - Calle 48 Norte 5N-94
When: 1-30 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32137

6. Watch movies about independence

Where: Cine de Bicentenario
When: 1-31 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32110

7. Festival Ajazzo 2010

Where: Cra. 36 # 4A – 31 Barrio San Fernando Viejo
When: 8 July
More infor: 10000COP, 8:00 p.m

Thursday 1 July 2010

What´s new in Cali (1-8 July)

1. Whale watching

Where: Buenaventura
When: July - September
More info: How to get to Buenaventura

2. World Cup

Where:
a. Chipichape 3D
b. El estadio Parque las Banderas on the Big Screen
c. Iguana
When: 2,3,6,7,10,11 July

3. Bodies exibition

Where: Museo La Tertulia, Cra. 1 Oeste # 5-105
When: 1-18 July
More infor: www.bodiescolombia.com

4. I Festival Nacional de Salsa y Baile Deportivo 2010.

Where: Museo La Tertulia, Cra. 1 Oeste # 5-105
When: 1-4 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32083
http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/cali/noticias/inicia-festival-salsa-en-cali

5. Festival internacional de Poesia

Where: Biblioteca del Centenario, Cra 5 Nº 2- 9
When: 1-2 July
More infor: www.bodiescolombia.com

6. Calicomix 2010 - Caricaturas de Cali

Where: Calicomix - Calle 48 Norte 5N-94
When: 1-30 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32137

7. Festival Ajazzo 2010

Where: Cra. 36 # 4A – 31 Barrio San Fernando Viejo
When: 8 July
More infor: 10000COP, 8:00 p.m

8. Exposición - Momentos de Circo

Where: la Sala Jorge Luis Borges del Centro Cultural de Cali
When: 1-3 July
More infor: http://www.cali.gov.co/cultura/publicaciones.php?id=32084

9. Concierto Banda Departamental

Where: Paseo Bolivar (CAM)
When: 2 July 5PM

Tuesday 29 June 2010

San Cipriano

San Cipriano
San Cipriano is a small town on way to the Pacific coast. Since the town can only be reached by rail, the locals improvised their own railway service of motor propelled carts. Which makes getting there the biggest adventure. The river has crystal clear refreshing water. You can rent a tube, walk up the river and float back down being surrounded by the jungle.



What can you do:
- Enjoy the unique ride in small train carts
- Go for jungle tubing down the river
- Learn about Afro-Colombian Pacific lifestyle and culture 
- Swim and relax by the river
- Go on nature walk through the rainforest
- Visit waterfall
- Taste fresh Fish
- If you are not planing to come back the same day to Cali you can find cheap accommodation in the village




How to get:
Walk 15 min to the bus terminal and ask for the bus that heads towards Buenaventura (every 15 min), get off at Cordoba, from where it's a 5 min walk downhill to the railway line, where your railway adventure will begin. Bargain with the trolley operators (pay maximum 10,000COP per person, if not less). To come back to Cali, go to the main road, wave down any bus going to Cali.



How much it costs:
18000 COP bus one way, 10000COP round ticket for the trolley ride, 5000COP for a tube rent



How long it takes to get there:
2-2.30 hr



Photos by Ben Chertoff and Mauricio Garcia

Monday 28 June 2010

Rio Pance

Rio Pance
The Pance River is located in the southern side of Cali city and is a popular place for locals for recreation and leisure activities. It is clean and fresh enough to swim and play in the river.



What can you do:
- Hike to one of the peaks of the park
- Take a bath in the refreshing river
- Visit waterfalls
- Taste Sancocho de Gallina
- Stay overnight in awesome Anahuac Reserva Natural 21000COP for a room


How to get:

Walk 15 min to the bus terminal and ask for the minibus “Recreativo”. To Reserva Natural Anahuac take a bus “Transporte Recreativo 1A” and walk 1km from the Pance Village.



How much it costs:
1.500COP bus one way



How long it takes to get there:
1-1.30hr



Photos by Filip Ziolkowski and Urs

Sunday 27 June 2010

Ladrilleros

Ladrilleros Ladrilleros is a small village connected to Juanchaco, with decent pacific coast beaches. If you like off-beaten track this is a trip for you. You might find yourself as the only backpacker in the whole Colombian Pacific coast.



What can you do:
- Watch humpback whales for around 20000-25000 COP between July-Oct
- Jump over the Pacific waves
- Go body boarding
- Taste legendary Colombian Pacific coast seafood
- Stay overnight in the and watch the sunset from the hammock
- Go for the local boat tour around the mangrove forest



How to get:
Walk 15 min to the bus terminal and ask for the bus to Buenaventura, from Buenaventura bus station take a taxi to the pier, then take the boat to Ladrilleros and when you get there wait for the tractor transportation to the beach.



How much it costs:
16000 COP bus one way,
3000 COP taxi to the prier,
54000-60000 COP round boat ticket to the Ladrilleros,
20000-25000 COP Whale watching
from 15000 COP "Patty" or "Arena" rooms in Ladrilleros pp/night
2000 COP tractor ride to the beach or 30 min walk



 How long it takes to get there:
4-5hr

Photos by Filip Ziolkowski

Friday 25 June 2010

World Cup Bet in Iguana

Spain won over Chile 2:1. Both teams qualified to the next round and we are having new winners. Mor an Israeli backpacker wins a free night in Iguana and Dominish from Austria 3 ice cold Colombian beers. Congratulations!

Wednesday 23 June 2010

Fiesta de la musica in Cali, Friday June 25th


Tuesday 22 June 2010

The Bodies in Cali

A mind blowing exhibition available in Cali. Don´t miss it. It is 5000COP taxi ride from the Iguana or 35 min walk.
http://www.bodiescolombia.com/

Cali
Museo La Tertulia
Cra. 1 Oeste # 5-105
15 de mayo a 4 de julio

Sunday 20 June 2010

Israelis set up the African World Cup:) Brasil - Costa de Marfil 3:1

Again Israeli travellers Ben and Ronen are the ones who perfectly foresighted the result of the game between Brasil and Ivory Coast 3:1. After the second round Ben won 3 beers and Ronen one night accomodation free. Congrats! Be carefull, never play Poker with these guys:)

Wednesday 16 June 2010

Suizos celebrating sensational result against Spain

The World Cup full of surprises. Congrats for the Switzerland! Urs - a Swiss owner of the Iguana today have a good reasons to try another beer! Prost!

Tuesday 15 June 2010

Atalia - Israeli football expert wins FREE night in the Iguana

This time Atalia from Israel seems to be the best football expert. She knew that Brasil was going to win with North Korea only 2:1. Congratulations!

Monday 14 June 2010

World Cup in Iguana - the first winners

Finally we have the first winners. Ben (Israel), Roman (France), Filip (Poland) and Harry (England) won the free night accomodation thanks to their well predicted football game result between Italy and Paragway 1:1. Congratulations!


Friday 11 June 2010

Win one night free in Iguana! South Africa World Cup 2010

The World Cup in South Africa started. Are you ready for the game? Vote for the result of the following game and if you are lucky we will give you one night free. Ask at the reception for the details.

Tuesday 1 June 2010

Before you leave

Hoooola! Have you learn Spanish and Salsa well? Have you done jungle tubing in San Cipriano? Before you leave take some classes from the hostel and if you realy have to go first check out an online bus schedule!
http://www.terminalcali.com/publicaciones.php?id=20552.

Wednesday 26 May 2010

The Iguana Map

We are in the process of creating map with the most important places to visit, the best restaurants to eat and funkiest places to party. If you don´t have a printed map yet ask in the hostel.



1. Iguana Hostel

Useful

6. 16. 40. 41. ATM
24. Internet and International Calls
26. MIO bus station
27. Dentist Ortofami
35. Bus Terminal
36. Minibuses to the South
38. Deprisa postal service
42. 43. Hospital
47. FedEx Express

Food

3. Alicante Budget Almuerzo
4. Pampero Argentinian Restaurant
9. Bakery and Colombian Budget Almuerzo
10. Juan Valdez Colombian Cafe
11. Italian Restaurant
16. Comida Rapida Fast Food
21. Mexican Restaurant
23. Chocolatelatino
25. El Hornito Fast Food
30. Pizza el Paso
31. Fruit Salad Bar El Barraquito
37. Crepes and Waffles
42. Street Breakfast Eggs & Arepa
45. Asian Fusion Restaurant
46. Colombian Empanadas
52. Caffee Oma

Party

14. Viejo Barril Crossover
17. Zaperocco Salsa Club
18. La Fuente Salsa Club
19. Douglas Crossover Bar Club
20. Cascada Crissover Disco
44. Las Brisas Crossover

Shopping

2. Mini Shop
5. Italian Bakery
8. Pharmacy 24hr
12. Mini Fruit Market
29. Supermarket Olimpica
39. IT shopping center
50. Street market
51. Artcraft

Art, Sightseeing and Relax

13. Lugar a Dudas Art Gallery
22. Gym
28. The Pool Club
32. Ermita Church
48. Teatro Jorge Isaacs
49. Plaz de Cayzedo
53. Casa Proartes
      Teatro Municipal
      Museo de Oro
      Centro Cultural

Monday 10 May 2010

Galeria Alameda - colorful day in Cali

 - Galeria Alameda is one of my favorite place in Cali with the great variety of traditional colombian seafood dishes, lively people and colorful fruit that ask for the picture. Take a taxi from the hostel for about 6000COP and enjoy the day!

Photos by Filip Ziolkowski y Juanita Peña



























Sunday 9 May 2010

Cali according the UK Guardian is considered as one of the best places to learn how to dance.

Santiago de Cali, or Cali for short, is considered by many to be the "World Capital of Salsa", boasting over 200 salsa schools and more than 80 salsa orchestras...Check out more

Wednesday 5 May 2010

Are you missing good European Movies?

The whole week in Cali between 5th and 9th of May you can keep up with the European cinema for a bargain. Check out this link.

Monday 3 May 2010

Granada Map. Where to eat, drink and dance just few steps away from the Iguana Hostel.

Check out our Cali Google map. Where to eat cheap and well, drink the best coffee and practice salsa just few steps from the hostel. If you know any great spot to eat, drink or dance let us know.

View Iguana hostel in Cali in a larger map

Tuesday 27 April 2010

Few ideas what to do and how to spend a day in Cali

1. Walk from the Iguana Hostel along Avenida 6ta until you reach the bridge that connects Av6 with the old town, on the corner before the bridge stop for the fruit salad Colombian style (5000COP), cross the bridge and walk confidently for another (10-20 min) until you reach colonial district San Antonio, grab a cup of coffee in one of the various Cafes, climb the famous old church hill and find your way to Loma de La Cruz (10min walk), buy some cheap hand-craft, grab a beer and listen to the local musicians, when you ready take a taxi to Iguana Hostel (5000-6000COP) and if you are still not enough get ready for the party, make a BBQ or chill out in the hostel garden.

2. At noon, try the best almuerzo at the Alicante Restaurant (5500COP), two blocks away from the hostel. Then come back to The Iguana and get ready for adventurous local Agua Park (PARQUE DE LA CAÑA DE AZUCAR) (around 10000COP Taxi and 15000COP entrance fee), swim, get crazy or chill out until the evening then, then on the way to the hostel visit legendary Shopping Center ChipiChape, observe the plastic surgery crowd, try a decent meal or grab a beer and then come back to the hostel. If you are salsa and Latin music lover you can party in the city every night.

3. Wake up early, get a taxi (6000COP) to colorful Galeria Alameda, try delicious Colombian seafood(Sancocho de Pescado or Colombian Ceviche), take colorful pictures, buy unique fruit and when you ready take a taxi back to the hostel. Relax and visit Centenario shopping center (20 min walk) for the cheap movies, new releases (6000COP). Party afterwards if you are not enough.

4. Wake up very early and take a bus to Rio Pance (1.30hr), ask for a walk "Paseo de Olla", enjoy the nature and ask for the local waterfalls, try local food and on the way back home stop for a beer or two in many bars in the south of the city (el faro, ruta 66).

Any questions?

Wednesday 21 April 2010

New Iguana Website

We are happy to launch a new improved Iguana website. We are still working on details but I hope you will enjoy it. If you have any good or funny picture from Cali and you would like us to publish it on the blog please send us en email: iguana_cali@yahoo.com.

Gracias
Iguana

Monday 5 April 2010

Why you should stay in The Iguana Hostel

1. Trust us, we have more then 10 years of experience in serving travelers.



2. We are located in the quite residential area of Cali, Granada, few blocks away from the hot Colombian style nightlife.




Photo by Pietro Messa

3. You will be served by friendly experienced stuff.

4. Bored of rice and beans? Store, cook or prepare your fav dish in well equipped kitchen.



5. Update you Facebook status by using two working stations connected to Internet or Free WiFi.



6. Unwind in the spacious garden, admire humming birds or have a beer while preparing BBQ your style.





7. Watch TV-cable, DVDs, relax in the terrace or meet other travellers in the living room area.



8. Take Salsa or Spanish classes right in the hostel.



9. Improve your look by using laundry service, secure your passport and credit cards in the locker room and park your Harley in the garage.

10. Don´t forget you are in Cali, the city with friendly and beautiful people who will make you feel at home. Spanish and Salsa will help you a lot!



To make The Iguana Hostel online reservation click here.