Matching Pairs VALLE DEL CAUCAOnline version Five important places in Cali to visit. by Magaly Castañeda Montenegro 1 2 3 4 5 It is located in El Cerrito, north of Cali. This is a beautifully preserved 19th century country house that tells the love story immortalized by Jorge Isaacs in his novel “María.” A few minutes from Lake Calima, travellers can learn about the origins of the first settlers of this area. It exhibits 1,800 pieces belonging to Amerindian cultures (Ilama, Yotoco, Sonso and Malagana) that inhabited the Valle del Cauca before the Spanish conquest. It is one of the most important traditional celebrations in the country and on the continent. Events such as bullfights, beauty pageants, fashion shows, concerts by some of the most famous musicians in the world, and, of course, salsa festivals are held during the Fair. Visiting this observation point is helpful in understanding the geography of Cali. Here on the hill bearing the name of the city’s founder, the right hand of the conqueror’s statue points towards the sea. This temple was built between 1930 and 1948, and the 18th century marble altar was brought over from Italy. The musical clock and windows are from Amsterdam, while the iron gates were manufactured in Cali in 1973.
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