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We've compiled the best of the best in Southwest Colombia - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Combining country rustic with colonial chic, the Anacaona is probably the best accommodation from which to explore the ruins and parks of San Agustín. Every room, though simple, has been thoughtfully decorated and serves as a perfect antidote to aching feet after hours of marveling at treasures from times past.
Built in 1591 as a women's college, this renovated colonial building off the Plaza Central has tile floors and old, though well-maintained, wooden furniture. Rooms, most of which overlook a patio, have big baths. The first-floor restaurant serves Colombian and European food.
This beautifully restored 18th-century Franciscan monastery wraps around a lovely courtyard with a babbling fountain. Here you'll find well-tended gardens and a view of the tower of the adjacent Iglesia de San Francisco. The rooms are filled with colonial-style furnishings, although some details are a little worn and size varies considerably. The hotel is now part of Colombia's small Dann Hotel chain, but it has kept its history in place.
The views from the hotel, which take in forested hillsides, verdant valleys, and the odd farmhouse, make this hotel a top choice in Salento. The small staff make an effort to look after their guests, and the rooms are well sized, with polished terra-cotta floors and simple modern furnishings.
Overlooking the Río Cali, this modern luxury hotel is popular among business travelers. Though the interior feels somewhat dated, everything is impeccable and comfortable. The staff is extremely helpful; concierge here will fill you in on Cali's hottest restaurants and nightclubs. La Terraza, one of the hotel's four restaurants, specializes in international fare.
On the town's main road, only a few blocks from the central plaza, this delightfully converted colonial house is a place to relax, either in the garden's verdant confines or in one of the six simply decorated rooms. The owner is kind and has extensive knowledge about the area that she's happy to share. La Posada del Café is an ideal place to enjoy the peace and charm of Salento.
