Siloé Tour in Cali: Cable Car and Neighborhood Viewpoints

Ride the cable car into Cali's hillside neighborhood, then walk its viewpoints with a local guide

A guided tour of Siloé, Cali's hillside neighborhood, starting with cable car transport from the station and moving through street viewpoints and cultural landmarks with a local guide. The tour includes entry to La Estrella Lookout, a visit to Tierra Blanca Station to learn about Salsa Caleña, and a snack prepared by local mothers. It runs one to two hours and welcomes children from age seven.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Siloé neighborhood and viewpoints

• Take cable car from neighborhood heights
• Walk through Siloé streets and viewpoints
• Visit significant historical viewpoint
• Experience neighborhood cultural activities
• Visit Tierra Blanca Station music theme
• Learn about Salsa Caleña

The experience

You arrive at the Mio Cable Teleferico station and board the cable car up into Siloé, the neighborhood locals call the Manger of Cali for its position overlooking the city. A local guide meets you at the top and leads you through the streets on foot, stopping at viewpoints shaped by the neighborhood's history. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and you move at a pace that lets you take in both the sights and the stories behind them.

At Tierra Blanca Station, the tour shifts to music and culture: you learn about Salsa Caleña, the dance style rooted in Cali, and the role this neighborhood played in shaping it. The walk includes entry to La Estrella Lookout, one of the most significant viewpoints in Siloé. Before you leave, you sit down to a snack (a Valluno dish prepared by mothers from the neighborhood and Commune 20), a moment that anchors the tour's focus on the community itself rather than just the views.

The whole experience runs between one and two hours, so it fits into a free afternoon or a morning before other plans. The cable car is included, as is a medical assistance card. Children can join from age seven, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns, and you should have at least a moderate level of fitness for the walking and elevation.

What’s included

• Cable car transport up to the Siloé station.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to La Estrella Lookout.
• visit to Tierra Blanca Station and its Salsa Caleña exhibition.
• a Valluno snack prepared by local mothers.
• medical assistance card.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 15:00 and 15:30

AgesAdult (29 to 60 years) · Youth (14 to 28 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by siloestour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see Cali from above while meeting the neighborhood itself. The guide and the snack are built around the people and culture of Siloé, not just the viewpoints. Children from age seven can join, though the walking and elevation mean you should be comfortable with both.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 28 years); Child (7 to 13 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Siloé and why is it called the Manger of Cali?

Siloé is a hillside neighborhood overlooking Cali, positioned high above the city in a way that earned it the name "Manger" for its geography and vantage point. The neighborhood has deep cultural roots and a strong community identity that shapes the tour experience.

What happens at Tierra Blanca Station?

Tierra Blanca Station is a thematic stop where you learn about Salsa Caleña, the dance style that Cali is known for, and the neighborhood's role in its history and culture.

Is the cable car ride included, or do I pay separately?

Cable car transport is included in the tour price, so you do not pay an extra fare to ride up into the neighborhood.