How to get to Lake Calima. All the information you need

Calima Lake , located in Calima El Darien , is recognized as the largest artificial lake in Colombia, with the fastest winds in Latin America and third in the world, which is why it is an ideal place to practice water sports. But beyond, of these special characteristics, Lake Calima , is a peaceful place surrounded by thick nature, among some large and imposing mountains.

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This beautiful place is surrounded by chalets with the best Swiss style, which makes it visited by thousands of tourists every year, as well as those of the country.

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Lake Calima , is the space to live unforgettable experiences, the perfect to dream, have fun, relax and enjoy every second. We tell you how to get to Lake Calima, what to do, where to eat and where to sleep.

How to get to Lake Calima?

The most direct option to reach Lake Calima is to depart from Cali or Buga , cities from where you can take a bus to El Darien . The cost of the route from Cali is 14,500 COP and lasts 3 hours. In contrast, from Buga it costs 7,000 COP and lasts for one hour.

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In both cases, you can get off at the lake or at El Darien and then take a bus that takes you to Lake Calima.

What to do in Lake Calima?

At Lake Calima you can enjoy jet skiing, quad biking or a speed boat , as well as windsurfing, kite surfing and skiing lessons . Now, if you want an encounter with nature you will be able to take ecological treks around the place, horseback riding to the Tribunas lookout point , visit the Maria Luisa waterfall and the entrance Muelle 5.

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If you want to do archaeological activities on Lake Calima , there you will find the Church of Perpetual Help and the Calima Archaeological Museum.

Where to sleep in Lake Calima?

Lake Calima has a variety of hotels, farms, inns, hostels, cabins, country houses and others where you can choose from simple plans to plans with everything included. But what should interest you, is that, in any of them, you will have an encounter with nature and enjoy all the beauty of Lake Calima.

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Where to eat at Lake Calima?

The lodging services at Lake Calima are complemented by an excellent restaurant service. However, if you do not want this option around you can find a variety of restaurants that offer all kinds of food, at all prices.

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