Set to the west of the Cauca River in the Cauca River Valley and fringed by the Farallones de Cali mountains, the town of Santiago de Cali, also referred to as Cali, serves as the capital of the Valle del Cauca department. Cali features a thriving nightlife, great restaurants, diverse Afro-Colombian heritage and is famed as a salsa mecca boasting Caribbean-style music and rhythmic dancing. It is also known as the centre of sports in Colombia, hosting a number of prominent sports championships over the last few decades. Visitors can look forward to many wonderful activities including strolling along the banks of the river, enjoying the impressive architecture of the numerous national monuments and churches, as well as visiting the many museums in Cali. Don’t miss the opportunity to soak up the spectacularly scenic mountain views, take an energetic salsa class and sample an array of tasty Colombian cuisine.