About 2.2 million people.

Cali is Colombia's warm, sunny city in the southwest and the world capital of salsa dancing. Music and rhythm fill the streets almost everywhere you go.
You can watch dazzling salsa shows, stroll along the river walk, and taste sweet local treats like cholado, a fruity shaved-ice cup.
Cali is called the salsa capital of the world, and people dance in clubs, plazas, and even at home. There is a big lively salsa festival every year.
Cali is famous for tasty street snacks like cholado and sweet coconut treats called cholado and champus. The warm weather makes fruity cold drinks extra fun.