Quote: (01-01-2013 12:49 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:
Which neighborhood do you recommend staying in Cali?
Best overall ie, ease of use, girls, bars, nightclubs, logistics, food etc.
I would recommend one of three neighborhoods:
1. San Fernando - this is probably the safest one of the three. It's a bit more upscale than the other 2. It's west of Calle 5 (major street) round the mid-20's carreras. It's right by the Parque del Perro (look it up in google maps). That is a great date spot with places to sit and the park is surrounded by restaurants and bars. So if you get dates, have them meet you at the park - go hang out and drink a bit at the park or whatever, then just walk back to your apartment.
2. San Antonio - this is a little more dangerous at night than San Fernando but safe during the day. It's west of Calle 5, around the single digit carreras. It has lots of good restaurants and a few coffee/pastry spots that make great date places. As you go west, it's uphill which leads to Parque San Antonio/Iglesia de San Antonio - a great park with a nice view. It makes for a great hangout spot - after dinner, before dinner, whatever.
3. The third option is something I haven't tried but I have thought about - staying somewhere in the North, which is close to a few hotspots. Chipichape Centro Comercial is a famous mall with hot girls. It makes for a great date spot - the food court has some amazing food (Lenos y Carbon). That is in the North of Cali by Avenida 6N (norte) and Calle 36N. The Menga neighborhood I wrote about is a few minutes north at Calle 70. Avenida 6N is also known as La Sexta - it's basically one long strip of bars and clubs starting from the single digit Calles up to the upper 20s.