Bulevar del Río
Pedestrian promenade and bike path over the Avenida Colombia tunnel in downtown Cali. It runs along the riverbank from La Ermita church and passes the Puente Ortiz.
- Hours
- Open public space.
- Price
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Avenida Colombia, between La Ermita church and Calle 5, downtown Cali
The Bulevar del Río was built between 2011 and 2013 on top of the Avenida Colombia tunnel, which is 980 meters long. Up top there's a promenade with a pedestrian lane and a bike lane, two lookouts, long wooden benches and 12 chimneys housing the tunnel's fans.
It starts at La Ermita, follows the Cali River and crosses the Puente Ortiz toward the CAM, the city's administrative center. Work on the bridge started in 1842 and it has been built three times; remains of the earlier ones are along the path.
This is where the Book Fair, craft fairs, concerts and the December lights take place.
What to see
- The Puente Ortiz.
- La Ermita church, at one end.
- The cat sculptures by different artists along the way.
- The lights in December.
Getting there
- On foot from La Ermita or the Puente Ortiz.
- Taxi to Avenida Colombia and Calle 13.
Tips
- Go during the day or at sunset and carry few valuables, as in any city center.
- It takes about half an hour to walk; combine it with La Ermita and El Gato del Río.
FAQ
How long is the Bulevar del Río?
Sources give anywhere from 780 meters to almost a kilometer of promenade, on top of the 980-meter tunnel.
Where does it start?
At La Ermita church, and it follows the Cali River to the Puente Ortiz and Calle 5.
On the map
Photos: July ジュリ, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 · Franciscokarriere, CC BY-SA 4.0 · camiloeleazar, Todos los derechos reservados · Wikimedia Commons
