Cali, Colombia: Costeña Without the Coast

The Basics We flew direct to Cali from Medellín via Avianca airlines. It was a simple, brief flight that cost around 168,000 COP per person round trip. It is also possible to take a 9-hour bus ride from Medellín (or connecting from various cities). Upon arrival, we found there were two options for getting into …

Salento: More than ‘Coffee Country of Colombia’

The Basics From Medellín, there are a few options for getting to Salento. The most simple is to rent a car, though I haven't done that yet in Colombia. You may also take the bus, which runs out of the North Terminal. Many friends have taken this bus and it can be 6 hours or …