ABOUT OF VALLE DEL CAUCA

Plan your visit

Language
Spanish
Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
Climate
15ºC – 32ºC
Time zone
GMT-5 / Eastern Standard Time

RELEVANT DATA

Plan your visit to the Valle del Cauca

Thinking about planning your next
trip to Valle del Cauca?

We’ve put together all the information you need to plan your trip effortlessly, from visas and transportation to accommodation and local tips.

Visas and entry requirements

  • Visa: Not required for stays of up to 90 days in most cases. Check if your country requires a visa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Check-Mig: Mandatory registration to enter and exit Colombia.
    Complete the form in Check-Mig.
  • Language: Spanish
  • Currency: Peso (SCOP)
  • Time zone: GMT-5 / Eastern Standard Time

How to get there?

By air

  • Airport: Alfonso Bonilla Aragón, one of the main airports in Colombia.
  • Connections: More than 20 direct international cities and 100 with a stopover.
  • Coverage: Air connectivity with almost the entire country.

Overland

  • Road network: Considered one of the best in Colombia and South America.
  • Routes: North-south axis (Pan-American Highway), with access to Buenaventura and Pacific coast.
  • Connections: Connects the valley with Bogotá, Armenia, Ibagué, Neiva, Pereira, Medellín and Popayán.

Visas and entry requirements

  • Visa: Not required for stays of up to 90 days in most cases. Check if your country requires a visa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Check-Mig: Mandatory registration to enter and exit Colombia.
    Complete the form in Check-Mig.
  • Language: Spanish
  • Currency: Peso (SCOP)
  • Time zone: GMT-5 / Eastern Standard Time

How to get there?

By air

  • Airport: Alfonso Bonilla Aragón, one of the main airports in Colombia.
  • Connections: More than 20 direct international cities and 100 with a stopover.
  • Coverage: Air connectivity with almost the entire country.

Overland

  • Road network: Considered one of the best in Colombia and South America.
  • Routes: North-south axis (Pan-American Highway), with access to Buenaventura and Pacific coast.
  • Connections: Connects the valley with Bogotá, Armenia, Ibagué, Neiva, Pereira, Medellín and Popayán.
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EXPLORE VALLE DEL CAUCA

Live experiences with
el Valle del Cauca

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Frequently Asked Questions

Valle del Cauca, located in the southwest of Colombia, is a region full of cultural and natural diversity, known for its impressive landscapes that combine mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches, and for its gastronomic richness that includes typical dishes such as sancocho de gallina and marranitas, besides being recognized for its capital, Cali, the “World Capital of Salsa”, where music, dance and joy are the protagonists all year round.

Getting to Valle del Cauca is easy, since it has the Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport, located 30 minutes from Cali, which offers national and international connections from key cities, and is easily accessible by road through the Pan-American Highway, which connects with Bogota, Medellin and other major cities, while public transportation provides constant routes from different parts of the country.

Valle del Cauca offers a wide variety of places to explore, from the Farallones National Natural Park, where you can enjoy hiking and direct contact with nature, to towns like Roldanillo, famous for its landscapes and activities such as paragliding, or historical sites like the Museo Rayo, while in Cali you can enjoy urban experiences like dancing salsa, visiting the zoo and tasting the local cuisine, and on the Pacific coast, Buenaventura is an ideal option to enjoy beaches and unforgettable sunsets.

Booking a trip to Valle del Cauca is easy thanks to the wide availability of digital platforms that offer options for all budgets, from pages like visitvalle.travel, which has customized tour packages, to international services such as Booking and Despegar, which facilitate the booking of flights, accommodation and tours that suit the interests and needs of each visitor.

To enter Valle del Cauca from abroad it is important to verify the immigration requirements that apply according to your nationality, since citizens of countries such as the United States, Canada and several European countries can enter Colombia without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days, as long as they have a valid passport that has at least six months of validity at the time of their arrival.

Valle del Cauca is considered an accessible destination, as it has a well-developed tourism infrastructure, with transportation and lodging options that include economic and luxury alternatives, in addition to being a region that has implemented improvements in its accessibility for people with reduced mobility, offering ramps, adapted transportation and specialized services in cities such as Cali, which seek to guarantee a comfortable experience for all visitors.

Valle del Cauca can be visited all year round thanks to its warm and tropical climate, although for those who prefer to enjoy outdoor activities, the months of December to March are ideal because of the dry season, while if you are looking to enjoy festivals and cultural events, such as the Bandola Festival in Seville or the Cali Fair, the months between June and December offer a vibrant experience that highlights the best of the region.