Featuring an all-year balmy weather, an impressive arts scene and an enticing night life, Cali is the salsa capital of the world. This city is home to a large number of museums, great hotels, fine dining restaurants and interesting archaeological sites that are worth a visit. Few of the must visit attractions and sights in Cali that no travelers should miss include:

Iglesia de la Merced:Iglesia de la Merced is the oldest church in Cali. This beautiful colonial cathedral is located in the city`s historic district.

Museo Arqueologico:This museum is visited by travelers to witness the pre-Colombian artifacts and pottery created by the area`s various indigenous groups.

Iglesia de San Antonio:Iglesia de San Antonio is a fascinating spot, located over the top of a hill near the city center, which offers breathtakingly beautiful views of Cali.

Parque Arqueolgico De Tierradentro:Parque Arqueolgico De Tierradentro is a sacred archaeological site that belongs to the pre-Columbian civilization. This site include ancient monuments, tombs, statuary and burial mounds.

Cali is a beautiful Colombian city that is thronged by travelers from all over the world for its wonderful ambience and an exciting salsa scene. Being a popular travel destination ensures that the city has no dearth of varying accommodation options to stay in.

Budget Hotels:From guest houses and inns to hostels and bread & breakfasts, there are options galore in Cali for the budget conscious travelers. Some of the best affordable lodging options in the city include Guest House Iguana, Calidad House, Cafe Tostaky, Casa Blanca Hostel, the Pelican Larry Hostel and Kaffee Erde.

Mid-Range Hotels:Mid-range hotels in Cali are characterized by nice and comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms that are meant for the budget travelers. Most notable mid-range hotels in the city include Casa San Antonio, Scintilla House Hostel and Casa Toscano.

Luxury Hotels:Cali has no dearth of lodging options for travelers who do not mind splurging on a comfortable and luxurious stay in the city. InterContinental Cali, Radisson Royal Hotel Cali, Hotel Caviar, Hotel Rosales Plaza, Hotel Pavillon Royal and Hotel Caviar are few of the most luxurious hotels in the city.

All US citizens, who are not citizens of Colombia, are required to be in possession of a valid US passport to enter Cali. However, they do not require a visa for stays of up to 60 days in Colombia.

All nationals are expected to have a passport, valid for at least 90 days from the date of departure, to enter into Colombia.

For stays of up to 90 days, visa is not required by the nationals of US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, South Africa and Ireland.

Cali is a great destination that can be visited any time of the year. Though rains in the city are quite unpredictable, yet travelers would do good to avoid the two rainy seasons between April and May, and October to November. Rest of the year is characterized by refreshing afternoons and sunny days. June, featuring many themed parades, is the perfect month to visit Cali.

Cali enjoys a semi-tropical climate with the annual average temperatures in the range of 14 to 35 degree Celsius. The city enjoys pleasant afternoons with fresh breeze originating in the west. Lying close to the equator ensures that there are not major temperature variations in the city all through the year. However, the dry season in Cali is referred to as the `summer` time whereas the rainy season is considered to be `winters`. The average annual temperature in Cali is maintained at a pleasant 24 degree Celsius, with the mercury hardly dipping below 19 degree Celsius or rising above 30 degree Celsius.

Currency:The Colombian peso is the unit of currency used in Cali. Credit and debit cards are extensively used throughout the city. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange bureaus and major hotels.

Language:Spanish is the pre-dominant language of Cali. The second most spoken language in the city is English.