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Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

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FTC Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you. This funds our editorial work.

1. FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), BestInCali discloses that this website participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and complete a qualifying action (such as a purchase or booking).

This disclosure applies to all pages, blog posts, guides, and recommendations on BestInCali.com.

2. Our Affiliate Partners

We currently participate in affiliate programs with the following companies:

Booking.com

Accommodation

Hotels, hostels, and short-term rentals in Cali and Colombia.

Commission trigger: Per completed booking

Airbnb

Accommodation

Short-term apartment and home rentals.

Commission trigger: Per new host or guest signup

GetYourGuide

Tours & Activities

Tours, day trips, salsa classes, and experiences in Cali.

Commission trigger: Per confirmed booking

Amazon Associates

Products

Travel gear, books, electronics, and recommended products.

Commission trigger: Per qualifying purchase

SafetyWing

Travel Insurance

Nomad travel and health insurance for digital nomads.

Commission trigger: Per policy purchase

Airalo

eSIM / Connectivity

International eSIM data plans for Colombia and Latin America.

Commission trigger: Per eSIM purchase

Wise

Finance

International money transfers and multi-currency accounts.

Commission trigger: Per qualifying referral

3. How Affiliate Links Work

When you click an affiliate link on BestInCali:

  1. You are redirected to the partner's website (e.g. Booking.com)
  2. A tracking cookie is placed on your device to record the referral
  3. If you complete a qualifying action (booking, purchase, signup) within the cookie window, we earn a commission
  4. The price you pay is identical to what you would pay going directly — we never add markups

Affiliate links are typically identified by tracking parameters in the URL (e.g. ?aid= or ?ref=).

4. Our Editorial Independence

Our recommendations are not influenced by affiliate commissions.

  • We recommend places, services, and products based on genuine quality and user value
  • We include non-affiliate links when they are the best option for our readers
  • Commission rates do not determine placement or ranking in our guides
  • Negative reviews and warnings are published regardless of affiliate relationships
  • Our AI assistant (Valen) provides recommendations based on data quality, not monetisation

5. Why We Use Affiliate Programs

BestInCali is a free platform. Affiliate commissions are our primary revenue source and allow us to:

  • Keep the platform free for all users
  • Fund ongoing content creation and local research in Cali
  • Maintain and improve our AI assistant (Valen)
  • Pay our local team of writers, photographers, and researchers

We appreciate your support when you use our affiliate links — it directly funds the work that makes BestInCali possible.

6. Sponsored Content

Occasionally, BestInCali may publish sponsored content or paid placements. All sponsored content is clearly labelled with "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership" at the top of the article or listing. Sponsored content does not affect our editorial standards or independent reviews.

7. Contact Us

For questions about our affiliate partnerships or to report a concern:

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