San Antonio neighborhood
A traditional neighborhood of old houses on the San Antonio hill, next to downtown Cali and El Peñón. At the top are the San Antonio chapel and a park overlooking the city.
- Price
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- San Antonio neighborhood, Comuna 3, between downtown and El Peñón, Cali
San Antonio is one of Cali's oldest neighborhoods. You walk up Calle 3, and at the top of the hill is the San Antonio chapel with a park that looks out over the city. The city government describes it as a meeting place for artists, actors and craftspeople.
The streets have colorful one-story houses, murals, cafés and restaurants serving Valle del Cauca food. Museo La Tertulia was born here in 1956, in a rented house on Carrera 5.
Many walking tours of Cali end on this hill, and from here you can walk down to Loma de la Cruz or El Peñón.
What to see
- The San Antonio chapel and the park on the hill.
- The streets of old houses and the murals.
- The neighborhood's cafés and restaurants, like Zahavi and El Zaguán de San Antonio.
Getting there
- On foot from El Peñón or downtown, walking up Calle 3.
- Taxi to Carrera 10 and Calle 1 Oeste, next to the chapel.
Tips
- Head up the hill in the late afternoon to see the city.
- The streets are steep: wear comfortable shoes.
- Pair it with Loma de la Cruz, which is downhill toward Calle 5.
FAQ
Where is the San Antonio neighborhood?
Next to downtown Cali and El Peñón, in Comuna 3. You get there by walking up Calle 3.
What is there to see in San Antonio?
The chapel and the hilltop park with a view of the city, streets of old houses, murals, cafés and restaurants.
Can you explore it on foot?
Yes. It's a neighborhood made for walking; the streets are on a slope.
On the map
Photos: Joaquinfranke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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