The ‘Monumento a Sebastián de Belalcázar’ (Monument to Sebastián de Belalcázar), Cali´s founder, is an emblematic and tranquil place, quite easy to reach. The statue rests over a lookout point that offers a vivid climate and an exceptional view apt for enjoying at any moment of the day, either with family or friends. From here, you will get the best pictures of the scenic Cali view as well as the horizon with the mountain range in the back that you can ever imagine.
The bronze sculpture, inaugurated in 1937 for Cali’s 400th birthday, was made in Spain and later brought to the city for its assemble. if you look carefully, Sebastián is pointing to the west side of the city: the way to the ocean.
This space also has the purpose of contributing to the strengthening of the city’s historical memory. Here, on one hand, visitors (locals and foreigners) can learn about some specific aspects of Cali´s colonization. On the other hand, the atmosphere is captivating, sometimes accompanied with musicians offering their artistry unique charisma and street-food sellers offering ‘cholados’ (ice slushies with fruit and condensed milk and ‘chontaduros (earthy-flavoured palm tree fruit, consumed with salt and honey). Finally, the place has different sites for you to sit, rest, socialize and admire the splendor of the area.
How to get there?
The ‘Monumento a Sebastián de Belalcázar’ is located in the west of Cali, in the Carrera 3 con Calle 9.
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