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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.
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.
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.
