Fun facts about Cali
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Cali is the shortened form of the official name of the city: Santiago de Cali.
Cali
Colombia
Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2,280,522 residents in 2023.
From the “Etymology” section
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The founder of Cali, Sebastián de Belalcázar, came to the American continent in the third voyage made by Columbus in 1498.
Cali
Colombia
Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2,280,522 residents in 2023.
From the “History” section
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Cali is completely bordered by mountains to the west, with the Farallones de Cali mountains being the closest to the city.
Cali
Colombia
Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2,280,522 residents in 2023.
From the “Geography” section
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Cali has recently become famous for being a prime destination for people seeking cheap cosmetic surgery, earning it the nickname 'The Capital of the Plastic Surgeries.'
Cali
Colombia
Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2,280,522 residents in 2023.
From the “Tourism” section
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The Masivo Integrado de Occidente (MIO) is a bus rapid transit system that began operations in March 2009.
Cali
Colombia
Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2,280,522 residents in 2023.
From the “Transport” section
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