Gay Guide to Cali
Colombia legalized same-sex marriage in 2016, and Cali, the sun-baked capital of salsa in the country's southwest, channels that same heat into its queer nightlife, though local culture stays conservative and public affection is best kept for group outings. The scene is exciting and dance-driven.
The upscale Granada neighborhood is the unofficial gay district, its restored mansions housing trendy restaurants and clubs, while grittier Comuna 3 holds a run of gay bars.
Salsa-driven clubs cluster along Avenida 6N, spinning the rhythms that made the city famous.
Cali Pride in June and the world-renowned Salsa Festival each September are the year's high points.