Cali

This large zoo is the best in the country. It has a good collection of species indigenous to Colombia...there's also a good aquarium that includes many Amazonian species. — Lonely Planet

A neo-Gothic church built between 1930 and 1948, the white-and-blue Hermitage Church has become such an enduring symbol of Cali that it is one of the most common images on postcards. — Fodor's

The Church of Grace, Cali's oldest house of worship, was completed in 1680. It stands on the site where the city's founders celebrated their first religious service in 1536. — Fodor's

Presents exhibitions of contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. It's a 15-minute walk from the city center along the Río Cali. — Lonely Planet

One block east from Iglesia de la Merced, this museum has a small but fine collection of gold and pottery of the Calima culture. — Lonely Planet

Housed in the former La Merced convent, Cali's oldest building, this interesting museum contains a collection of pre-Columbian pottery left behind by the major cultures from central and southern Colombia. — Lonely Planet