Cali is the third most-populated city in the country of Colombia. Rich in history and ripe with luscious geography, Cali is a quickly growing city with fast economic development.

History
Cali is rich with history, passion and modernism. Before the days of civilization, much of South America was inhabited by indigenous tribes; Cali was no different.

The lands were used for slave-holding and agriculture prior to Cali’s independence in 1811. Most of the land was utilized for agricultural purposes: plantations, cattle farms or mango fields. More recently, sugar cane and gold mines have been an integral part of Cali’s resources.

Location
According to the world atlas, “Colombia is positioned in the northern, southern and western hemispheres. It is located on the northwestern corner of South America and bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Central America and the country of Panama and by the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.

Cali is located west of Bogota and north of the Ecuador border. With Panama City to the north and both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean outlining the region, Cali is considered a botanist’s paradise.

Climate
The climate of Cali is tropical because of its proximity to the Equator. Although Colombian geography provides several different areas of elevation, the climate is typically hot and humid throughout the year. The locals refer to two seasons: wet and dry, wet being winter and dry being summer.

Because Cali is located in the Andean highlands, drier conditions tend to persist. The average high temperature throughout the year is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low is 67 degrees. In addition, precipitation is greatest in April, averaging just over 4.8 inches, while the slightest is in July, with roughly only one inch falling. Read the full story