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10 Instagram spots around Cali
Cali offers a mix of riverfront walks, public squares and heritage buildings. These photo ideas focus on details and views available from established public spaces.
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San Antonio Hill
The chapel of San Antonio stands on a hill in the historic neighbourhood. From the surrounding park, give the chapel space in the frame and use the slope to show its setting.
Search Google MapsPlazoleta Jairo Varela
The square honours musician Jairo Varela and features a large trumpet-shaped structure. From the plaza, focus on the curves of the horns as an abstract architectural detail.
Search Google MapsBulevar del Río
The Bulevar del Río is a pedestrian promenade beside the Cali River. Use the edge of the walkway to lead into a view along the water, keeping the route free for other people.
Search Google MapsParque Artesanal Loma de la Cruz
This outdoor cultural space is known for its craft traditions. Look for an architectural detail or a view along the park’s terraces. Ask before photographing an artisan or their work up close.
Search Google MapsIglesia La Ermita
La Ermita stands beside the riverfront boulevard and has a neo-Gothic exterior. From the public pavement, frame a portion of the façade and its pointed forms against the sky.
Search Google MapsEl Gato del Río
Hernando Tejada’s large cat sculpture stands on the bank of the Cali River. From the riverside path, look for an angle that includes the figure and some of its surroundings.
Search Google MapsPlaza de Cayzedo
This historic central square is planted with palms. Use the trunks to frame a view across the plaza and pay attention to any areas closed for maintenance.
Search Google MapsParque de los Poetas
The Parque de los Poetas contains a monument honouring Colombian poets. From the public square, combine a detail of the monument with the surrounding urban space.
Search Google MapsCasa Obeso de Mendiola
The heritage house near the Cali River has a street-facing façade on Avenida 4 Oeste. From the public pavement, focus on the rhythm of its windows and entrance.
Search Google MapsSan Francisco complex
The San Francisco complex includes a church and the Torre Mudéjar. From the plaza, compose the tower with a section of the adjacent façade to show the relationship between the buildings.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Cali tourism: Places to visit
- Cali planning department: San Antonio Chapel
- Cali city government: Jairo Varela square
- Cali city government: Bulevar del Río
- Cali city government: Parque Artesanal Loma de la Cruz
- Cali city government: Parque Artesanal layout
- Cali city government: City landmarks
- Cali city government: Plaza de Cayzedo
- Cali city government: Historic centre heritage plan
- Cali planning department: Casa Obeso de Mendiola
- Cali planning department: San Francisco complex