La Esmeralda Travel Guide
Cali
Visit La Esmeralda
Things to do
Walk from Cali to Lake Calima activities and more
Cali: Guided Ascent to Cerro de las 3 Cruces
Salsa Friday in Calle del Sabor + Bar Crawl in Cali
Top hotels in La Esmeralda
Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali
"Always a great stay!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hotel Spirito by Spiwak
"Make sure your breakfast is included before you sit down to eat!"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cali
"My sister, my nephew, my niece, and I had an excellent experience during our stay at this hotel. Although we each had separate rooms, the staff thoughtfully arranged them close to one another, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The service was outstanding from the moment we arrived. Every member ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
InterContinental Cali by IHG
"Amazing hotel highly recommended. People like Yesica in the restaurant make it unique with their professionalism and love for service, big smile every day. Thank you"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
NH Cali Royal
"Great"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hotel el Peñón By Bithotels
"Big room, nice staff. Breakfast options are really good, the huevos pericos con tortilla was my favorite along with the yogurt and fresh fruit."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in La Esmeralda
Ciudad Jardín
Unique features of Ciudad Jardín include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Palmas Mall or Las Velas Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
Granada
Visitors to Granada enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Lugar a Dudas is worth a stop.
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.
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 Sebastian de Belalcazar Statue and Viewpoint and Calima Gold Museum of the Bank of the Republic.
Pance
While Pance may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chorrera del Indio and Los Arrayanes Recreational Center.
