Valle del Cauca offers ideal conditions for both living and investing. Its cultural diversity, culinary offerings, healthcare services, infrastructure, and overall quality of life make it an attractive destination for global talent.
Multicultural richness reflected in its people and festivals
Eight of its municipalities, each with more than 100,000 inhabitants, concentrate 81.2% of the population in urban centers where Afro-Colombian, Indigenous, and Mestizo communities coexist. This multicultural blend has given rise to festivals that celebrate and preserve our roots:
Dedicated to preserving Andean music while celebrating the country’s cultural diversity.
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A vibrant showcase of art, flavor, and tradition from Colombia’s Pacific region.
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Brings together the finest salsa dancers and ensembles from across the globe.
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The cultural blend has also enriched the gastronomic offerings of Valle del Cauca. Its authentic flavors, complemented by fresh ingredients, embody the fusion of Spanish and Afro-Colombian traditions. Dishes and beverages such as pandebono, marranitas, champús, and lulada are emblematic of this culinary identity, enjoyed throughout the region.
Valle del Cauca boasts a healthcare system recognized for its high standards of excellence. The region is home to 22 public and private medical centers accredited for superior quality, two of which have earned international distinctions. This reputation has positioned Cali as one of Colombia’s leading destinations for medical tourism and as the country’s second city receiving the highest number of international patients seeking medical care.
Cali has established itself as a cost-efficient destination for living, with the lowest annual variation in cost of living among Colombia’s five major cities and the lowest average housing rental costs in the Americas.
On the cultural front, the city offers 207 public and private cultural venues, including 87 cinemas, 23 theaters, 22 museums, and 60 libraries. This last figure positions Cali as the Colombian city with the highest number of libraries connected to the National Public Library Network.
The city also boasts a vibrant nightlife: two of its nightclubs are ranked among the world’s top 100 by the International Nightlife Association. Recognized as the Sports Capital of the Americas, Cali features 562 sports facilities across urban and rural areas, including 4 golf courses and more than 100 kilometers of cycling routes throughout its territory.
Recently, the city-region hosted COP16, the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity—the largest event ever organized in Colombia. With its seven rivers, wetlands, diverse ecosystems, and more than 500 bird species, Cali welcomed 21,000 national and international visitors, achieving a 97% hotel occupancy rate and generating revenues of USD $66 million.
