Santa Elena
Cali
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Popular places to visit
Santiago de Cali University
Explore the campus of Santiago de Cali University during your trip to Cali. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Cali Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Cali Zoo during your travels in Cali? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Cristo Rey
Find out about the history of Cali when you take a trip to Cristo Rey. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Bulevar del Río
Bulevar del Río is just one of the places to see in Cali, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Chipichape Shopping Center
During your trip to Cali, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chipichape Shopping Center. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Fundacion Valle del Lili
If Fundacion Valle del Lili is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Cali.
Things to do
San Cipriano (Jungle, Tubing and Waterfalls)
Cali: Pico de Loro Trekking Adventure - Farallones de Cali
Cali: Cali River Waterfall and Great River Pools Tour
Cali: Fruit Market Walking Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Santa Elena
Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali
The place is safe and convenient. Food, shopping, pleasure.
Reviewed on 28 Jan, 2026
Hotel Spirito by Spiwak
The room is perfectly located. Jair Pretel and Alba Dominguez are always helpful and extremely diligent. They always help make my stay special. My compliments to the owner in this staff. I’ve been here over 10 times and always pleased.
Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026
InterContinental Cali by IHG
The best
Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026
NH Cali Royal
The hotel was spectacular nothing to complain about every floor was private you could only go to your own floor and with only a hotel door card
Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2026
Hotel el Peñón By Bithotels
Great stay! The rooms are super spacious and clean, staff was very friendly, and it’s located in a great part of town. Within walking distance from other cafes and restaurants. Definitely would stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cali
Staff was attentive and very helpful. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 23 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Elena
Nuevo San Fernando
If you're spending some time in Nuevo San Fernando, Olympic Stadium Pascual Guerrero and YAWA Science Center are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
When in San Antonio, you can plan a visit to Calima Gold Museum of the Bank of the Republic and Comfandi and Comfenalco Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Merced
If you're spending some time in La Merced, Calima Gold Museum of the Bank of the Republic and Comfandi and Comfenalco Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
El Peñon
While El Peñon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rock Park and El Gato Del Rio.
Centenario
While visiting Centenario, you might make a stop by sights like Centenario Commercial Center and Plazoleta Jairo Varela.
Granada
Visitors to Granada enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Lugar a Dudas is worth a stop.
