Cristo Rey
Monumento a Cristo Rey
A 26-meter-tall statue of Christ on a hilltop at 1,440 m, overlooking all of Cali and the Cauca River valley.
The Cristo Rey statue was built in 1953 on the summit of Los Cristales hill, west of the city. The figure is 26 m tall (about 31 m including the pedestal), with arms outstretched toward the city, and it is one of Cali's symbols. The hilltop viewing platform overlooks the city, the Cauca River valley, and the distant Cordillera Central. The road up is winding, so people usually take a taxi or join a city sightseeing tour, a journey of about 30 minutes. There are snack stalls and souvenir shops at the top. Clouds often roll in during the afternoon, so go in the morning if you can. Walking up and down the hill alone is not recommended.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (tickets required)
Nearby sights
- Cali Zoo
- Parque del Perro (San Fernando)
- La Tertulia Museum of Modern Art
- San Antonio Hill & Chapel
- El Gato del Río
- San Antonio Neighborhood
- Galería Alameda
- La Merced Church & Archaeological Museum