looking for 5 things to do

[fathertime]

Heading back to Cali in Late January.  I want to do something other than taking my woman out to eat and movies.  I am looking for suggestions on things to do that are not too extreme (Hangliding).  What do you guys got?  P.S. I already got bowling covered.  
Thanks
Charly T.

[soltero]

... in response to looking for 5 things to do, posted by fathertime on Nov 28, 2005

Lago Calima
The Zoo
The Museums
The Casino
The Go Kart Track
Horseback Riding

[fathertime]

... in response to Re: looking for 5 things to do, posted by soltero on Nov 28, 2005

Soltero
Excellent options thank you.  I like the Horseback riding and Go Kart Track.  Do I need more information on these options or can I simply tell a regular cab driver and he will where these places are?  

Anybody else got other ideas?
Thanks
Fathertime

[soltero]

... in response to Re: Re: looking for 5 things to do, posted by fathertime on Nov 28, 2005

The go kart place is part of an amusement area with arcade games and a soccer field. It is about 5-10 minutes north of Chippe Chappi. The taxistas should know where it is with some 'splainin. (smile) I don't remember the name. The horse ranch is about 30 minutes outside of Cali by cab. Starts with a "P" (Palmira???). The cabbies know where it is also. 2 hour horseback ride partly through a river. When you get to the river, sometimes the rancheros rattle the horses to get the women thrown into the water. Talk about wet t-shirt contest...keep your girl close to drive those guys off.

[fathertime]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: looking for 5 things to do, posted by soltero on Nov 28, 2005

Thanks for all the information Soltero.
Anybody else with ideas or places?
Fathertime

[Malandro]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: looking for 5 things to ..., posted by fathertime on Nov 29, 2005

is nearby too.  you can go to the volcano.

I second the horseback riding option.  that's always a good one.

there is some new "town" they constructed in Cali that has a bunch of shops and restaurants.  that was pretty cool.  

you can cut sugar cane and make your own aguardiente.

you can go see a "live show" at various night time establishments.

[Hoda]

... in response to Popayán, posted by Malandro on Nov 29, 2005


My wife gave me that "they're going where, look" when I mentioned Popayán to her. She concured that there's plenty of interesting off the beaten path places to visit in Colombia....it's just that she would check w/friends & family in the area before going....

Anyone with recent updates on places other than the usual haunts?

[fathertime]

... in response to Popayán, posted by Malandro on Nov 29, 2005

Thanks Malandro,  What kind of live show?  I have not seen a play since high school but that could be good.  Do they have Phantom of the Opera or Cats in Cali?  
Do you have a theater that you would recommend?
Gracias
fathertime

[Malandro]

... in response to Re: Popayán, posted by fathertime on Nov 29, 2005

there was generous usage of props.