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One of the social heritages of Cali, fundamental element of the wealth and comparative advantage with other social formations, is the cultural mestizaje, that generates unpublished expressions of great significance.

The ethnocultural population demand spaces and means of expression, these exist Facilities with programs of cultural activities for the whole year, and one of the greatest promoters of these spaces is the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Cali, where they provide the information of the programs.

Throughout history, Santiago de Cali has been characterized as a pioneer of theater in Colombia, due to the hard work and creativity developed by great masters such as Enrique Buenaventura and Fanny Mickey, who with their life and work managed to place Cali in the Cultural field of the country and the world of tables.

With this tradition that has continuity in more than 20 groups of theater formed in the Popular Institute of Culture, the School of Scenic Arts of the University of the Valley and the Departmental Institute of Fine Arts, the Secretary of Culture and Tourism celebrates the month of the Performing Arts and World Theater Day, supporting Buenaventura which is Colombia’s main on the Pacific Ocean. The city is a strategic point in the world where commercial exchanges and, at the moment, of the construction and the health are produced. The sugar industry plays a preponderant role in its economy.

Economy in Cali

The city of Cali is one of the main centers of trade in Colombia, given its privileged geographical position and its proximity to the port of Buenaventura, which is Colombia’s main port on the Pacific Ocean. The city is a strategic point in the world where commercial exchanges and, at the moment, of the construction and the health are produced. The sugar industry plays a preponderant role in its economy.

Gastronomy in Cali

Cali has been classified as the second gastronomic destination of Colombia. There have established numerous businesses of typical, world cuisine. There are neighborhoods that concentrate this trend, such as Granada, El Peñón, Ciudad Jardín, San Antonio and Parque del Chontaduro, the latter the most popular.

Between El Peñón and the classic Granada neighborhood, they surpass the sixty restaurants, with menus arranged on the street in fine and well designed billboards. These establishments are distinguished by the sobriety of advertising, good music, terraces full of customers, and around streets and pavements well paved, visitors walking in both directions, fashion boutiques and stores that complement the good atmosphere . The San Antonio neighborhood retains a more traditional feel, with its stone streets, a lively culture and a beautiful view of the whole city.

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