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1. General Information of Cali
Area: 564 km2 (217.7 sq mi)
Elevation: 1,018 m (3,339 ft)
Population: 2,400,000 approx.
Climate: Average temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F)
Santiago de Cali – La Sucursal del Cielo, is the capital city of the department of Valle del Cauca. It accounts for over half of the department’s population and is the third most populated city in Colombia. Its location in the valley between the Western and Central Andes gives Cali easy access to the Pacific coast. It is 115 km from Buenaventura, the main port in the country. Apart from being one of the oldest cities in America (it was founded in 1536), it is an important economic and industrial center of southwestern Colombia. Along with Bogota and Medellin, Cali forms the Golden Triangle, which is the most developed region in Colombia and recipient of the largest inversions. Kind people, sports, gastronomy, biodiversity and, of course, Salsa dancing are other highlighted aspects of the world’s Salsa capital.
2. MICE Information of Cali
Cali is one of the cities in Colombia that has experienced a larger increase in MICE tourism, according to the president of Cotelco. The tourism infrastructure in Cali is well-developed. The city has about 350 lodgings with over 9.300 rooms. In addition, it has the best-ranked multi-format venue in the Latin American Pacific – the Valle del Pacífico Events Center, with a capacity of 12,000 people (Cali Chamber of Commerce, 2017). Valle del Cauca department has over 100 venues for holding meetings and events, most based in Cali, and the 6 main MICE venues in the city can hold events for over 20,000 people in total.
Cali has hosted important sports events such as the Pan-American Games since it has 4 sports complexes and 16 high-performance sports centers. It is also a preferred location for the divulgation of academic knowledge through national medical and scientific congresses and conventions.
3. MICE venues in Cali
3.1 Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico
LOCATION
Calle 15 #26-120 Autopista Cali-Yumbo. Valle del Pacífico is to the north of Cali, only 12 minutes (8 km/5 mi) by car from Spiwak Hotel and Cali’s hotel zone and 20 minutes (14 km/9 mi) from the city center. Cali’s international airport is 15 minutes (16 km/10 mi) away.
Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico is a high-ranked multi-format facility strategically located in the outskirts of Cali. With 12 years of experience, it has held over 1,100 events for 3.1 million visitors. The venue has 76,000 m2 (90,895 sq yd) in total, of which 40,940 m2 (48,964 sq yd) are buildings and 25,000 m2 (29,899 sq yd) are green areas. This allows a maximum capacity for 12,000 people for a wide selection of events including congresses, summits, conventions, fairs, product launching, meetings, assemblies, executive boards, corporate parties, weddings, sports events and concerts.
The event center provides the following services: food and drinks, telecommunications, exhibitor service office, audiovisual aids, medical service, food court, and event planning and management.
MELENDEZ HALL
Area: 3,264 m2 / 3,904 sq yd
Height: 11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Capacity for 3,350 people (auditorium), 1,950 (classroom), 2,110 (banquet: 10 people/table), 2,490 (round table), 216 (U shape), 252 (O shape), 3,500 (cocktail) or 258 stands (3x2 m2).
This hall can be divided into 4 spaces.
Area: 603.5 m2 / 721.7 sq yd
Height: 11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Capacity for 550 people (auditorium), 324 (classroom), 330 (banquet: 10 people/table), 410 (round table), 86 (U shape), 100 (O shape), 550 (cocktail) or 42 stands (3x2 m2).
Area: 1,980 m2 / 2,368 sq yd
Height: 11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Capacity for 2,010 people (auditorium), 1,170 (classroom), 1,260 (banquet: 10 people/table), 1,490 (round table), 128 (U shape), 164 (O shape), 2,000 (cocktail) or 142 stands (3x2 m2).
Area: 338.4 m2 / 404.7 sq yd
Height: 11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Capacity for 350 people (auditorium), 201 (classroom), 200 (banquet: 10 people/table), 260 (round table), 42 (U shape), 60 (O shape), 350 (cocktail) or 28 stands (3x2 m2).
Area: 342 m2 / 409 sq yd
Height: 11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Capacity for 370 people (auditorium), 213 (classroom), 220 (banquet: 10 people/table), 270 (round table), 42 (U shape), 60 (O shape), 370 (cocktail) or 26 stands (3x2 m2).
ROSITA JALUF DE CASTRO HALL
Area: 1,944 m2 / 2,325 sq yd
Height: 9.4 m / 30.8 ft
Capacity for people 1,960 (auditorium), 1,143 (classroom), 1,270 (banquet: 10 people/table), 1,460 (round table), 182 (U shape), 204 (O shape), 1,960 (cocktail) or 149 stands (3x2 m2).
This hall can be divided into 5 spaces.
Area: 293.7 m2 / 351.2 sq yd
Height: 9.4 m / 30.8 ft
Capacity for 270 people (auditorium), 156 (classroom), 170 (banquet: 10 people/table), 200 (round table), 54 (U shape), 64 (O shape), 250 (cocktail) or 24 stands (3x2 m2).
Area: 924 m2 / 1,105 sq yd
Height: 9.4 m / 30.8 ft
Capacity for 1,020 people (auditorium), 591 (classroom), 660 (banquet: 10 people/table), 750 (round table), 86 (U shape), 108 (O shape), 1,020 (cocktail) or 90 stands (3x2 m2).
Area: 299 m2 / 357.6 sq yd
Height: 9.4 m / 30.8 ft
Capacity for 240 people (auditorium), 141 (classroom), 150 (banquet: 10 people/table), 180 (round table), 50 (U shape), 60 (O shape), 250 (cocktail) or 23 stands (3x2 m2).
Area: 132.2 m2 / 158.1 sq yd
Height: 9.4 m / 30.8 ft
Capacity for 110 people (auditorium), 66 (classroom), 60 (banquet: 10 people/table), 80 (round table), 26 (U shape), 36 (O shape), or 130 (cocktail).
Area: 132.2 m2 / 158.1 sq yd
Height: 9.4 m / 30.8 ft
Capacity for 120 people (auditorium), 75 (classroom), 70 (banquet: 10 people/table), 90 (round table), 24 (U shape), 32 (O shape), or 140 (cocktail).
COMMITTEE ROOMS
Area: 360 m2 / 430.5 sq yd
Height: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 240 people (auditorium), 204 (classroom), 180 (banquet: 10 people/table).
This space is composed of 4 halls.
COMISIONES
Area: 90 m2 / 107.6 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 42 (classroom), 30 (banquet: 10 people/table), 70 (round table), 18 (U shape), 24 (O shape), or 90 (cocktail).
CORPOSIDA
Area: 90 m2 / 107.6 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 42 (classroom), 30 (banquet: 10 people/table), 70 (round table), 18 (U shape), 24 (O shape), or 90 (cocktail).
SANTIAGO DE CALI
Area: 90 m2 / 107.6 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 42 (classroom), 30 (banquet: 10 people/table), 70 (round table), 18 (U shape), 24 (O shape), or 90 (cocktail).
YUMBO
Area: 90 m2 / 107.6 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 42 (classroom), 30 (banquet: 10 people/table), 70 (round table), 18 (U shape), 24 (O shape), or 90 (cocktail).
PRESS ROOMS
Area: 476 m2 / 569.2 sq yd
Height: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 430 people (auditorium), 252 (classroom), 270 (banquet: 10 people/table), 370 (round table), 56 (U shape), 92 (O shape), or 500 (cocktail).
This space is composed of 5 rooms.
PALMIRA
Area: 49 m2 / 58.6 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 24 (classroom), 20 (banquet: 10 people/table), 40 (round table), 14 (U shape), 20 (O shape), or 50 (cocktail).
ARGOS
Area: 70 m2 / 83.7 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 33 (classroom), 30 (banquet: 10 people/table), 50 (round table), 16 (U shape), 24 (O shape), or 70 (cocktail).
PISA
Area: 70 m2 / 83.7 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 33 (classroom), 30 (banquet: 10 people/table), 50 (round table), 16 (U shape), 24 (O shape), or 70 (cocktail).
COTELVALLE
Area: 49 m2 / 58.6 sq ydHeight: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 24 (classroom), 20 (banquet: 10 people/table), 40 (round table), 14 (U shape), 20 (O shape), or 55 (cocktail).
PRESS ROOMS
Area: 238 m2 / 284.6 sq yd
Height: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 180 people (auditorium), 99 (classroom), 110 (banquet: 10 people/table), 130 (round table), 56 (U shape), 60 (O shape), or 180 (cocktail).
MANUELITA PAVILION
Area: 530 m2 / 633.8 sq yd
Height: 7.9 m / 25.9 ft
Capacity for 445 people (auditorium), 240 (classroom), 280 (banquet: 10 people/table), 330 (round table), 450 (cocktail) or 42 stands (3x2 m2).
VIP ROOM 1
Area: 59 m2 / 70.5 sq yd
Height: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 60 people (auditorium), 28 (classroom), 40 (banquet: 10 people/table), 40 (round table), or 65 (cocktail).
FENALCO PAVILION
Area: 530 m2 / 633.8 sq yd
Height: 7 m / 22.9 ft
Capacity for 445 people (auditorium), 240 (classroom), 280 (banquet: 10 people/table), 330 (round table), 450 (cocktail) or 42 stands (3x2 m2).
VIP ROOM 2
Area: 56 m2 / 66.9 sq yd
Height: 3 m / 9.8 ft
Capacity for 45 people (auditorium), 24 (classroom), 40 (banquet: 10 people/table), 40 (round table), or 60 (cocktail).
Other Spaces
MAIN REGISTRATION HALL
Area: 380 m2 / 454.4 sq yd
Height: 7 m / 22.9 ft
Capacity for 345 people (auditorium), 180 (classroom), 180 (banquet: 10 people/table), 250 (round table), 360 (cocktail) or 13 stands (3x2 m2).
AUTOPISTA CALI-YUMBO HALL
Area: 423 m2 / 505.9 sq yd
Height: 7 m / 22.9 ft
Capacity for 390 people (auditorium), 195 (classroom), 250 (banquet: 10 people/table), 290 (round table), 400 (cocktail) or 21 stands (3x2 m2).
PLAZOLETA CENTRAL CCC
Area: 2,685 m2 / 3,211 sq yd
Capacity for 2,760 people (auditorium), 1,461 (classroom), 1,810 (banquet: 10 people/table), 2,050 (round table), or 2,900 (cocktail).
PLAZOLETA M. ARMITAGE
Area: 2,111 m2 / 2,525 sq yd
Capacity for 2,150 people (auditorium), 1,122 (classroom), 1,400 (banquet: 10 people/table), 1,590 (round table), or 2,200 (cocktail).
RONDA MUSEOGRAFICA
Area: 2,000 m2 / 2,392 sq yd
PLAZOLETA DE EXPANSION
Area: 841 m2 / 1,006 sq yd
PATIO CAFÉ
Area: 330 m2 / 394.6 sq yd
PLAZOLETA SAMAN
Area: 196 m2 / 234.4 sq yd
FOOD COURT
5 restaurants
Capacity for 300 people (max. 400)
PARKING LOT
900 parking spots (400 indoors, 500 open-air)
20 bus parking spots
3.2 Hotel Convention Center – Dann Carlton
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LOCATION
Carrera 2 #1-60, El Peñon neighborhood, Cali. Dann Carlton Cali is only 1 km (0.6 mi) from the city center. That means you can get there in 13 minutes on foot. Also, San Antonio Hill is just 10 minutes away by walking and CAM Park is 3 minutes away by car.
Dann Carlton Cali is one of the highest category, tradition and quality hotels in Cali, belonging to one of the largest and most prestigious hotel chains nationwide. This luxury lodge is located in a strategic sector of the city, near tourist spots, restaurants and malls.
It has the Las Palmas terrace on the 4th floor with a café and bar next to the pool and an additional restaurant – Tony Roma’s, where you can taste international cuisine. Also, Entre Rios lobby bar offers you a welcome cocktail and the wet zone has a pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, massage room and gym. Other services are 24-h parking, hair salon and drugstore.
Dann Carlton has a Business Center offering high-speed internet, computers equipped with Windows Office, laser printer and photocopying, fax and scanner service. In addition, the hotel offers the largest and most complete Convention Center with 8 events and meetings halls. Dann Carlton can welcome, serve and host simultaneously up to 1,500 people, offering the highest communication technologies available and a professional team at your service to ensure successful events.
RITZ HALL
Area: 850 m2 / 1,016 sq yd
Height: 6.20 m / 20.3 ft
Capacity for 1,000 people (auditorium), 500 (classroom), 500 (banquet), 100 (U shape) or 650 (party).
This hall has an independent lobby (228 m2/272.6 sq yd), suitable for exhibitions and buffet/bar stations. Additionally, bathrooms and dressing room area, kitchen, lighting control booth, audiovisual aids, ai conditioning and direct access to the parking lot.
COLOMBIA HALL
Area: 309 m2 / 369.5 sq yd
Height: 9 m / 29.5 ft
Capacity for 300 people (auditorium), 110 (classroom), 150 (banquet), 50 (U shape) or 200 (party).
It has a mezzanine (168 m2), bathroom area, service area and panoramic view.
CARLTON HALL
Area: 240 m2 / 287 sq yd
Height: 2.60 m / 8.5 ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 55 (classroom), 60 (banquet), 38 (U shape) or 100 (party).
VERSALLES HALL
Area: 86 m2 / 102.8 sq yd
Height: 3.10 m / 10.1 ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 55 (classroom), 60 (banquet), 38 (U shape) or 150 (party).
LAS CEIBAS HALL
Area: 80 m2 / 95.6 sq yd
Height: 3.90 m / 12.7 ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 55 (classroom), 60 (banquet), 35 (U shape) or 150 (party).
CENTENARIO HALL
Area: 78 m2 / 93.2 sq yd
Height: 3.10 m / 10.1 ft
Capacity for 80 people (auditorium), 45 (classroom), 50 (banquet), 30 (U shape) or 150 (party).
EL PEÑON HALL
Area: 61 m2 / 72.9 sq yd
Height: 3.90 m / 12.7 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 30 (classroom), 30 (banquet), 20 (U shape) or 150 (party).
MEZZANINE – VIP MEETING ROOMS
Area: 168 m2 / 200.9 sq yd
Height: 2.70 m / 8.8 ft
ROOMS
Dann Carlton Hotel has 95 remodeled rooms, equipped with bathroom, closet, air conditioning, WiFi zone and high-speed internet, soundproof windows, telephone with direct national and international dialing, Smart TV with DirecTV HD, minibar, safe box and safe access with digital card.
SINGLE DELUXE
Queen size bed or 2 single beds. Capacity for 1-2 people.
DOUBLE DELUXE
Queen size bed or 2 single beds. Capacity for 2 people (3 maximum).
SUITE MAJESTIC
Main room with terrace, room for relatives and/or companions with direct internal access and boardroom. Capacity for 4 people.
3.3 Hotel Convention Center – Dann Cali
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LOCATION
Av. Colombia #1-40, El Peñon neighborhood, Cali. It is in front of the Dann Carlton Hotel, 13 minutes on foot from Cali’s center and 10 minutes walking from San Antonio Hill.
Dann Cali Hotel is the executive and business hotel line of Dann Carlton, with exclusive comfort standards and competitive rates. It is connected to the Dann Carlton Tower by a bridge, which means hosts can access to all the facilities of the luxury tower in front, including the Business and Convention Center.
ROOMS
Dann Cali Hotel has 90 remodeled rooms, equipped with bathroom, closet, air conditioning, WiFi zone and high-speed internet, soundproof windows, telephone with direct national and international dialing, Smart TV with DirecTV HD, minibar, safe box and safe access with digital card.
SINGLE
Queen size bed and sofa-bed. Capacity for 1 person (and 1 extra person).
DOUBLE
King/Queen size bed or 2 single beds and sofa-bed. Lobby and dining room. Capacity for 2 people (4 maximum).
3.4 Hotel Convention Center – InterContinental Cali
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LOCATION
Av. Colombia #2-72, Cali. InterContinental Cali is just 2 minutes walking from Dann Carlton and Dann Cali hotels, 1 km/0.5 mi or 11 minutes on foot from the city center and 12 minutes from the San Antonio Hill.
The InterContinental Cali hotel is a great luxury hotel situated in the best zone of the city with views of the Cali River. It is near malls, restaurants, bars and the renowned colonial neighborhood San Antonio. Built in 1971, it offers 295 rooms, a spa, a swimming pool and a gym. You can have an exclusive dining experience in the 5 restaurants available in the hotel: La Brasserie, La Terraza, Fogon de Piedra, La Pizzeria Estelar and Acento bar and restaurant. Additional services include doctor on call, dry cleaning pickup, foreign currency exchange, storage space, babysitting, translation/interpretation, housekeeping, parking, and private transport.
The hotel also has experience in planning all kinds of events and offers flexible spaces for your event needs. There are 22 halls, including the Grand Salon with a maximum capacity of 800 people and the Business Center with 10 meeting rooms. These are equipped with modern communication systems, air conditioning, natural light, simultaneous translation booths, and state-of-the-art audiovisual aids.
GRAND SALON
Area: 540 m2 / 645.8 sq yd
Height: 3.7 m / 12.1 ft
Capacity for 800 people (auditorium), 500 (banquet), 300 (classroom), 336 (cabaret), 70 (U shape) or 800 (cocktail).
The Grand Salon can be divided into 4 sections.
GRAND SALON A
Area: 118 m2 / 141.1 sq ydHeight: 3.7 m / 12.1 ft
Capacity for 120 people (auditorium), 60 (banquet), 50 (classroom), 60 (cabaret), 35 (U shape) or 120 (cocktail).
GRAND SALON B
Area: 111 m2 / 132.7 sq ydHeight: 3.7 m / 12.1 ft
Capacity for 120 people (auditorium), 60 (banquet), 60 (classroom), 60 (cabaret), 35 (U shape) or 130 (cocktail).
GRAND SALON C
Area: 168 m2 / 200.9 sq ydHeight: 3.7 m / 12.1 ft
Capacity for 180 people (auditorium), 100 (banquet), 70 (classroom), 72 (cabaret), 50 (U shape) or 200 (cocktail).
GRAND SALON D
Area: 166 m2 / 198.5 sq ydHeight: 3.7 m / 12.1 ft
Capacity for 150 people (auditorium), 90 (banquet), 80 (classroom), 102 (cabaret), 50 (U shape) or 150 (cocktail).
CAUCA HALL
Area: 48 m2 / 57.4 sq yd
Height: 3.2 m / 10.4 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 30 (banquet), 35 (classroom), 24 (cabaret), 22 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
CALIMA HALL
Area: 48 m2 / 57.4 sq yd
Height: 3.2 m / 10.4 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 30 (banquet), 35 (classroom), 24 (cabaret), 22 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
CAUCA – CALIMA HALL
Area: 96 m2 / 114.8 sq yd
Height: 3.2 m / 10.4 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 60 (banquet), 50 (classroom), 42 (cabaret), 38 (U shape) or 70 (cocktail).
FARALLONES HALL
Area: 520 m2 / 621.9 sq yd
Height: 2.8 m / 9.1 ft
Capacity for 400 people (auditorium), 240 (banquet), 200 (classroom), 168 (cabaret), 70 (U shape) or 400 (cocktail).
CALI HALL
Area: 95 m2 / 113.6 sq yd
Height: 2.8 m / 9.1 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 60 (banquet), 40 (classroom), 48 (cabaret), 25 (U shape) or 50 (cocktail).
VALLE HALL
Area: 47 m2 / 56.2 sq yd
Height: 2.8 m / 9.1 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 20 (banquet), 20 (classroom), 12 (cabaret), 20 (U shape) or 20 (cocktail).
PALMERAS I HALL
Area: 65 m2 / 77.7 sq yd
Height: 2.6 m / 8.5 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 40 (banquet), 30 (classroom), 24 (cabaret), 25 (U shape) or 30 (cocktail).
PALMERAS II HALL
Area: 48 m2 / 57.4 sq yd
Height: 2.6 m / 8.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 30 (banquet), 24 (classroom), 24 (cabaret), 18 (U shape) or 20 (cocktail).
PALMERAS I & II HALL
Area: 113 m2 / 135.1 sq yd
Height: 2.6 m / 8.5 ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 60 (banquet), 50 (classroom), 42 (cabaret), 45 (U shape) or 70 (cocktail).
RIO LILI I HALL
Area: 50 m2 / 59.7 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 14 (banquet), 18 (classroom), 10 (cabaret), 18 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
RIO LILI II HALL
Area: 50 m2 / 59.7 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 14 (banquet), 18 (classroom), 10 (cabaret), 18 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
RIO LILI I & II HALL
Area: 100 m2 / 119.5 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 80 people (auditorium), 60 (banquet), 40 (classroom), 36 (cabaret), 36 (U shape) or 50 (cocktail).
ANCHICAYA HALL
Area: 37 m2 / 44.2 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (banquet), 12 (classroom), 15 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
AGUACATAL HALL
Area: 37 m2 / 44.2 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 12 (banquet), 12 (classroom), 15 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
PANCE HALL
Area: 37 m2 / 44.2 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (banquet), 12 (classroom), 15 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
SABALETAS HALL
Area: 37 m2 / 44.2 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (banquet), 12 (classroom), 15 (U shape) or 25 (cocktail).
GUADALAJARA HALL
Area: 32 m2 / 38.2 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 12 people (U shape).
MELENDEZ HALL
Area: 32 m2 / 38.2 sq yd
Height: 2 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 12 people (U shape).
PICHINDE HALL
Area: 32 m2 / 38.2 sq yd
Height: 2m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 12 people (U shape).
TERRACE
Area: 830 m2 / 992.6 sq yd
Height: 3 m / 6.5 ft
Capacity for 700 people (auditorium), 400 (banquet) or 450 (classroom).
GARDEN - POOL
Area: 1,250 m2 / 1,495 sq yd
Capacity for 400 people (auditorium).
ROOMS
InterContinental Cali has 295 rooms. All of them have a private bathroom with amenities, closet, TV, telephone, and a desk.
STANDARD DOUBLE
122 rooms. Double bed.
STANDARD TWIN
93 rooms. Two double beds.
JUNIOR SUITE
46 rooms. Bedroom with queen size bed, bathroom with hot tub, living room and work area.
SUPERIOR
27 rooms. King size bed and terrace.
MASTER SUITE
3 rooms. Bedroom with king-size bed, lounge and bathroom (with hot tub), living room with guest bathroom and work area, dining room and kitchen.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
1 room. 3 spacious areas: office and hall with guest bathroom, living room and bedroom with king-size bed, lounge and bathroom (with hot tub).
3.5 Hotel Convention Center – Spiwak Hotel Complex and Convention Center
LOCATION
Avenida 6D #36N-18 / Avenida 6D #36N-41. The Spiwak Hotels are 25 minutes (24 km/15 mi) from the Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Airport, 15 minutes (14 km/8.6 mi) from Valle del Pacifico Events Center, 10 minutes (6 km/3.7 mi) from the financial and industrial zone Yumbo and 10 minutes from Granada and El Peñon – the leisure, nightlife and gastronomy zone in Cali.
Spiwak Hotel Complex and Convention Center is a dual-brand company, owning 2 hotels with 493 rooms and suites, which makes it the third-largest hotel complex in Colombia. Both are conveniently located on top of the two most renowned shopping centers in the city, Chipichape Shopping Center and Pacific Mall. Therefore, over 700 shops including high-end boutiques, restaurants, bars, beauty salons, banks, cinemas, supermarkets and pharmacies are just a few steps away.
3.5.1 Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali
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The Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali is a luxury hotel with customized service offering 226 modern and spacious rooms along with 13 event halls, a gourmet restaurant, spa, gym, swimming pool and business center. The event halls have access to WiFi, audiovisual aids, air conditioning, a security system, food and parking.
LAS ESTRELLAS – 11TH FLOOR
Area: 670 m2 / 801 yd
Height: 5.9 m / 19.3 ft
Capacity for 500 people (auditorium), 200 (classroom), 350 (banquet) or 200 (cabaret).
HACIENDA PARAISO
Area: 277 m2 / 331 yd
Height: 7.6 m / 24.9 ft
Capacity for 300 people (auditorium), 150 (classroom), 180 (banquet), 60 (U shape), 60 (imperial) or 120 (cabaret).
HACIENDA LA CONCEPCION
Area: 152 m2 / 182 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 150 people (auditorium), 72 (classroom), 90 (banquet), 50 (U shape), 40 (imperial) or 60 (cabaret).
HACIENDA LA JULIA
Area: 67 m2 / 80 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 40 (classroom), 40 (banquet), 24 (U shape), 30 (imperial) or 30 (cabaret).
HACIENDA CAÑASGORDAS
Area: 89 m2 / 106 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 80 people (auditorium), 48 (classroom), 50 (banquet), 32 (U shape), 34 (imperial) or 36 (cabaret).
HACIENDA LOS CIRUELOS
Area: 73 m2 / 87 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 40 (classroom), 40 (banquet), 24 (U shape), 34 (imperial) or 30 (cabaret).
HACIENDA PIEDECHINCHE
Area: 95 m2 / 113 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 80 people (auditorium), 51 (classroom), 50 (banquet), 32 (U shape), 34 (imperial) or 36 (cabaret).
HACIENDA ALEJANDRIA
Area: 72 m2 / 86 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 40 (classroom), 40 (banquet), 24 (U shape), 34 (imperial) or 30 (cabaret).
HACIENDA MULALÓ
Area: 72 m2 / 86 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 40 (classroom), 40 (banquet), 24 (U shape), 30 (imperial) or 30 (cabaret).
HACIENDA PICHICHÍ
Area: 80 m2 / 95 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 60 people (auditorium), 40 (classroom), 40 (banquet), 24 (U shape), 30 (imperial) or 30 (cabaret).
VIP 9TH FLOOR
Area: 99 m2 / 118 yd
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 30 (banquet), 15 (U shape), 15 (imperial) or 18 (cabaret).
VIP 10TH FLOOR
Area: 74 m2 / 88 yd
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 24 (classroom), 30 (banquet), 20 (U shape), 15 (imperial) or 18 (cabaret).
LA SARZUELA TERRACE
Area: 165 m2 / 197 yd
Height: 3.5 m / 11.4 ft
Capacity for 40 people (auditorium), 100 (banquet), 20 (U shape), 30 (imperial) or 60 (cabaret).
ROOMS
Hotel Spiwak Chipichape has 226 rooms for single, double or triple occupancy in 4 types. All rooms are equipped with King- or Queen-size beds, 300-thread 100% cotton sheets, high-speed WiFi, LCD TV, soundproof windows and doors, air conditioning, telephone, desk, safe box, minibar, ironing kit, deluxe bathroom amenities and kitchenette with microwave oven, drinking water tap, electric coffee maker.
LUXURY KING / TWIN SUITE
48 m2 / 57 sq yd. King size bed or 2 Queen size beds. TV room with kitchenette, sofa bed and dining table, bathroom with toilet and shower, dressing room, soundproofed bedroom with bed(s) and work desk. These can be booked with a balcony (city or mountain view), a hot tub or even a jacuzzi on a large private terrace.
MASTER SUITE
60 m2 / 72 sq yd 2-room suite. TV room with kitchenette, sofa bed and dining table for 8 people, bathroom with toilet and shower, dressing room, soundproofed bedroom with king-size bed and work desk. These can be booked with a balcony (city views) or a hot tub.
SUPER MASTER SUITE
83 m2 / 92 sq yd 3-room suite. Social bathroom with toilet and shower, living room with work desk, TV, bar, kitchenette, sofa, 2 armchairs and coffee table, soundproofed bedroom with king-size bed, dressing room and private bathroom with toilet and hot tub. All Super Master Suites have a balcony with city views.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
125 m2 / 149 sq yd 5-room suite. Social bathroom with toilet and shower, TV room with dining table for 8 people, living room with kitchenette, 2 sofas, 2 armchairs and coffee table, soundproofed bedroom with king-size bed and balcony, dressing room and private bathroom with toilet, shower and hot tub.
3.5.2 Hotel Spirito by Spiwak
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The Hotel Spirito by Spiwak, located just across the street from the first one, offers 267 premium rooms, colorful and youthful spirit with limited services, along with a large event hall and a rooftop pool.
GRAND SALON SPIRITO
Area: 716 m2 / 856 yd
Height: 6.9 m / 22.6 ft
Capacity for 600 people (auditorium), 280 (classroom), 450 (banquet) or 260 (cabaret).
ROOMS
Hotel Spirito by Spiwak has 267 rooms for single or double occupancy in 4 types. All rooms are equipped with King- or Full-size beds, 300-thread 100% cotton sheets, high-speed WiFi, LCD TV, soundproof windows and doors, air conditioning, telephone, desk, safe box, minibar and deluxe bathroom amenities.
STANDARD
34 m2 / 40.6 sq yd. King size bed or 2 full-size beds. Bathroom with toilet and shower, dressing room, sofa, armchair and coffee table, bed(s) and work desk. Standard rooms can be booked with a balcony (city or mountain view) or private terrace.
STANDARD PLUS
46 m2 / 55 sq yd. King size bed or 2 full-size beds. Standard Plus rooms offer an additional room, a bar and a small kitchenette.
SUPERIOR
58 m2 / 69 sq yd with panoramic views. King size bed. Superior rooms offer an additional room, a bar and a small kitchenette.
SUITE
2 rooms, one with 88 m2/105 sq yd and other with 102 m2/122 sq yd. King size bed. These have large terraces with private relaxing hydromassage jacuzzi, apart from an additional room, a bar and a small kitchenette.
3.6 Universidad Libre
https://www.unilibrecali.edu.co/
LOCATION
Carrera 109 #22-00, Cali. Universidad Libre is in the southern zone of Cali near various other universities and 20 minutes from the city center.
Universidad Libre was founded in the early 20th century as a liberal institution and today continues to provide Colombians with a higher education inspired in a humanist vision, academic freedom and scientific thought. This private institution is based in Bogota but has branches in 6 other cities.
The 12th building of the university has an Event Center whose main space has a capacity for 920 people. It includes acoustic sound, which makes it suitable for concerts, theater plays and conferences. Apart from the main auditorium, there are an exhibition hall and 20 mini-auditoriums. The building is facing the main access, which has a parking lot and a food court.
PARANINFO
Area: The stage is 110 m2 (131.5 sq yd)
Capacity for 920 people (918 theater-type chairs).
It has 2 VIP rooms and 2 dressing rooms. Besides, ticket booths, 4 rooms for simultaneous translation and the access hall, which can hold exhibitions and cocktails.
THEATER-TYPE AUDITORIUMS
4 auditoriums with capacity for 87 people each.
All auditoriums have audiovisual aids, a board, a surface to place a laptop, and a stand.
OTHER ROOMS
16 rooms with capacity for 35 to 100 people (auditorium).
All rooms have audiovisual aids, a board and a laptop. These are suitable for seminars, courses, work meetings, among other events.
EXHIBITION HALL
Area:176.6 m2 (211.2 sq yd)
This space is acoustically conditioned and air-conditioned. It can hold events such as art exhibitions, cocktails or buffets, as it has its own kitchen.
4. Airport and Connections to Cali
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO)
The airport is located in the municipality of Palmira, 21 km (13 mi) – a 25-minute drive from Cali’s center.
NATIONAL FLIGHTS
- Barranquilla, Atlantico – GCA Airlines
- Bogota D.C – Avianca, LATAM
- Bucaramanga, Santander – EasyFly
- Cartagena, Bolivar – GCA Airlines, Viva Air, Avianca, LATAM, Wingo
- Florencia, Caqueta – Satena
- Guapi, Cauca – Satena
- Ibague, Tolima – EasyFly
- Medellin, Antioquia – Viva Air, Avianca, EasyFly, Satena
- Neiva, Huila – EasyFly
- Pasto, Nariño – Avianca, EasyFly, TAC
- Puerto Asis, Putumayo – EasyFly
- Quibdo, Choco – EasyFly
- San Andres, San Andres Archipelago – Viva Air, LATAM, Wingo
- Tumaco, Nariño – Avianca, Satena, EasyFly
- Villagarzon, Putumayo – Satena
- Villavicencio, Meta – EasyFly
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
- Guayaquil – Avianca
- Esmeraldas – TAME
- Caracas – Avior Airlines
- Lima – LATAM Peru
- Santiago de Chile - JetSmart
- Panama – Copa Airlines Colombia, Wingo
- Miami – American Airlines, Avianca
- Fort Lauderdale – Spirit Airlines
- Nueva York (via Medellin) – Avianca
- Madrid – Avianca
5. Incentive Travel in Cali – Activities and experiences
5.1 Tour in Cali’s Historic Center
The historic centers of many Colombian cities are similar and surround a central square. In this case, the Caicedo square is a central point in Cali with a long history. The zone around is of commercial and governmental importance. Some of its highlights are San Pedro Apostol Cathedral – considered a national monument, La Ermita church – a goth building inspired by the Ulm Cathedral in Germany, the Calima Gold Museum preserving the Pre-Columbian indigenous group called Calima, and the Enrique Buenaventura Municipal Theater.
5.2 San Antonio hill
The San Antonio hill lies in a traditional colonial neighborhood with typical architecture, which is one of the main nightlife and tourist spots in Cali. The San Antonio church is at the top of the hill, from where you have a panoramic view of the city, ideal for pictures. Many street vendors set in the park to sell handicrafts and typical food. There is also a little square where people gather around amusing storytellers. The foothills are full of gourmet restaurants and bars for every taste.
5.3 Cristo Rey
On Los Cristales hill, to the west of Cali, an image of Christ with open arms made of iron and concrete watches over the city. Also known as the guardian of the city, it is a is 26-meters high statue that serves as a destination of pilgrimages. It is located at 1474 meters above sea level and is a perfect viewpoint of Cali. The road that leads to Cerro Cristales is a paved road allowing visitors to get whether by vehicles or on foot.
5.4 Cali Zoo
Cali is home to the fourth-best zoo in Latin America, founded in 1969. It is located on the river banks of the Cali River in the western part of the city. Zoologico de Cali has an aquarium, an aviary, a butterfly farm, zones for reptiles, primates, amphibians, animals from the Amazon, the Andes and other regions. This place not only offers a unique experience of connection with the natural and cultural wealth of Colombia but promotes education, research and conservation of the Colombian biodiversity.
5.5 Natural reserves
Discovering the biodiversity of Cali and Valle del Cauca is a must during your visit. The city is home to over 500 species of birds. Conveniently, there are several natural reserves in the city or its surroundings. For example, Lago de las Garzas is a public eco-park in southern Cali that is great for a relaxed leisure day surrounded by nature. Walking around the lake, you can find several bird species such as herons, cuckoos, ducks, ibis, potoos, cormorants, and hummingbirds. The reserves Los Farallones, Bataclan Natural Park, La Salud Park, El Topacio, Orquideorama, Km 18, Lago Calima, Laguna de Sonso, among others, are also ideal for birdwatching and ecotourism in general.
5.6 Salsa Shows
If you come to Cali and do not dance salsa or at least watch a salsa show, you weren’t really in Cali. Delirio, Ensálsate, Royal show, and Mulato Cabaret are some of the best shows you can witness. They mix dance, orchestra, and even circus acts. The shows take place every first or second Friday of the month and every day during the great Cali Fair (December 25 to 30).
5.7 San Cipriano
San Cipriano is the right destination for a day trip away from Cali with natural wonders and cultural immersion. It is 3 hours from the city, but the last stretch of the trip is done in the “brujitas”, a traditional means of transport which consists of a wooden plank pulled along the railway by a motorbike. After 30 minutes of riding Brujitas, you reach a little village settled in the middle of a lush forest. In the natural reserve, you can bath in the river and try tubing down the river. Some hikes lead to beautiful waterfalls too.
5.8 Golf
Playing golf in the warm Caleño atmosphere is an amazing experience for both enthusiasts and professionals. There are different golf courses to choose from:
THE CALI COUNTRY CLUB
The cali country club has an 18-hole course of 6,902 yards designed by Canadian Golf Landscaping. It is Par 71 and has hosted major national and international tournaments including the Latin American PGA Tour, The Donovan Cup, and the Colombian Open.
LOS FARALLONES COUNTRY CLUB
Los farallones Country Club, in turn, has one of the oldest golf schools in the country and offers an 18-hole golf course, 7,413 yards long. It is the only one in Colombia with a par 6 hole, which makes it a par 73 course. Here, a practice field and 2 putting greens are also at your disposal.
LOS ANDES GOLF CLUB
Is located 1-hour drive south of Cali and offers as well as an 18-hole golf course, par 72, and 7,030 yards long. The field’s design includes a lot of lakes and demands golfers to make long, precise strokes.
IN SHALOM CLUB
You can play a round of golf in the 9-hole, par 72 course. Being a short field, with 3,142 yards, it demands precision. A good spot to rest is the restaurant on the 6th hole, from where you have views of the hole and the Pance river.
6. Why Cali?
8 reasons why you should choose Cali as your next MICE destination.
1 Cali is an ideal city for all kinds of specialized events
It has venues suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions distributed in events centers, hotels, companies’ auditoriums and universities.
2 Cali is one of the cities in Colombia that ranks on the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranking.
This is the most important classification of the MICE tourism segment.
3 Cali is part of the Golden Triangle
a region delimited by the 3 main cities and consumption centers in the country (Bogota, Medellin and Cali). This is where more than half of the population is based and where almost three-quarters of the GDP is generated.
4 Cali has a good transport infrastructure
There are over 76 direct international flights and 300 national flights per week. Plus, 7,600 km of roads, including 690 km of double lane roads connect the entire department.
5 Cali offers competitive prices in lodging
and has the presence of national and international gastronomy in plenty of gourmet restaurants.
6 Cali offers a great cultural agenda
Renowned events such as the Cali Fair and the World Salsa Festival, among others that celebrate multiculturality, take place in this amazing city. There are about 50 cultural events in the city.
7 Valle del Cauca is a geographically privileged region
2 mountain ranges, multiple ecosystems, the Pacific Ocean, 3 national natural parks, 11% of the country’s flora and 25-50% of the country’s fauna, including 51% of the country’s bird species… all of this makes it the second-most biodiverse department in Colombia.
8 You can also discover the Coffee Cultural Landscape in Valle del Cauca
12 municipalities of the department are high-quality coffee producers and belong to the landscape that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.