Caliwood, film museum
Caliwood is Cali's film museum, at Avenida Belalcázar #5A-55, in the Arboledas neighborhood, near Museo La Tertulia. A guided visit takes about an hour.
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Avenida Belalcázar (Carrera 2A Oeste) #5A-55, Arboledas, Cali
It was founded by Cali native Hugo Suárez Fiat on October 22, 2008, and bills itself as Colombia's first film museum. According to the city government, it holds more than 7,000 objects: magic lanterns, optical toys, hand-cranked and electric projectors, movie cameras, analog still cameras, posters and film stills.
The piece they show off most is a daguerreotype-style camera that, according to the museum, dates from 1840 to 1842. There are 8, Super 8, 9.5, 16, 35 and 70 mm projectors, and a room of Colombian movie posters. Visits are guided, in Spanish or English.
It's on the west side, on Avenida Belalcázar, a few blocks from Museo La Tertulia and the Bulevar del Río. We found no reports of damage to the museum from the August 2026 earthquake, but no official confirmation of its current hours either.
What to see
- The mid-19th-century daguerreotype-style camera.
- The wall of 8 and Super 8 mm home projectors.
- The Colombian movie posters.
- The magic lanterns and optical toys.
Getting there
- Taxi to Avenida Belalcázar and Calle 5A, Arboledas neighborhood.
- On foot from Museo La Tertulia, about five blocks south along Avenida Colombia and Avenida Belalcázar.
Tips
- Message them on Instagram before you go to confirm hours and book the guided visit.
- Ask for the tour in English if you're with non-Spanish speakers; they offer it.
- Pair it in the same afternoon with Museo La Tertulia or the Bulevar del Río.
FAQ
Where is Caliwood?
At Avenida Belalcázar (Carrera 2A Oeste) #5A-55, Arboledas neighborhood, in west Cali.
How long is the visit?
About an hour with a guide.
Is it still open after the 2026 earthquake?
There are no reports of damage to the museum, but we didn't find an official announcement of hours. Confirm on Instagram or by phone before you go.
Is there a guide in English?
Yes, according to visitor reviews there are tours in Spanish and English.
On the map
Photos: Sahaquiel9102, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sahaquiel9102, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sahaquiel9102, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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