About
About BestInCali
Our mission
BestInCali is your trusted AI-powered guide to discovering the best of Cali, Colombia. We help travelers, digital nomads, and locals find authentic experiences, safe accommodations, and hidden gems in one of South America's most vibrant cities.
What makes us different
AI-powered recommendations
Our advanced AI chat assistant provides personalized recommendations based on your preferences, learning from thousands of traveler experiences.
Local expertise
We combine local knowledge with data-driven insights to give you the most accurate, up-to-date information about Cali.
Safety first
Comprehensive safety guides and real-time recommendations help you navigate Cali confidently, day or night.
Community driven
Real reviews from travelers and digital nomads who have experienced Cali firsthand.
Meet Valentina Restrepo
Data scientist by day, salsa dancer by night. After analyzing big data for tech giants in Bogotá, Valentina returned home to Cali to map the city's heartbeat. She combines local intuition with AI-driven insights to uncover the hidden gems that algorithms usually miss.
Our story
BestInCali was created to solve a simple problem: finding reliable, authentic information about Cali, Colombia can be challenging. While Cali is known for its salsa, culture, and warmth, navigating the city as a visitor or new resident requires local knowledge.
We built an AI-powered platform that combines the best of human curation with intelligent technology to provide instant, personalized recommendations. Whether you're planning a salsa night in Granada, looking for a safe neighborhood to stay, or seeking the perfect co-working café, BestInCali is your trusted companion.
What we cover
Eat & drink
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and street food
Nightlife
Salsa clubs, bars, and evening entertainment
Stay
Hotels, hostels, and neighborhoods
Things to do
Activities, tours, and experiences
Digital nomad
Co-working, long-term stays, visas
Safety
Neighborhood guides and safety tips
Our values
Authenticity
We recommend places we genuinely believe in, not just those that pay the highest commissions.
Transparency
We clearly disclose our affiliate partnerships and how we earn revenue.
Community
We value user feedback and continuously improve based on traveler experiences.
Innovation
We leverage AI and technology to provide the best possible travel guidance.
Partnerships & affiliations
To keep BestInCali free for users, we participate in affiliate programs with trusted travel companies. When you book through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Our partners include Booking.com, Airbnb, Amazon, GetYourGuide, SafetyWing, and other reputable companies. See our Terms of Service for full disclosure.
Get in touch
Have questions, suggestions, or want to partner with us? We'd love to hear from you!