Best to go late in the afternoon with a sweater. Lovely view of the city and nice ambiance. However the city needs to make some improvements as flags are deteriorated. The area needs a revamp. It is free.
Our visit to the monument of Cristo Rey was early in the morning. It was very quiet and no traffic at all. The view was magnifique. The temperature was nice. The climb was an exercise for us, who are not used with climbing. But as we arrived it was worth the effort. It's a pity we had no one to guide us and tell us more of the history of the monument. As we understand a little spanish we could read a part of the history written on big boards. A group was praying their rosary so we showed respect and tried not to disturb. But it is an amazing view the Christ with his arms widely spread as to welcome you and the world into His arms. He is looking after the city of Cali and as you stand there you can see the beautiful city in the valley.
This was really cool and you get a different perspective of the city from the top. If you only have time to go to Las 3 Cruces or Cristo Rey, I would choose the hike to the 3 cruces, but if hiking isn't your thing or you're really crunched on time, then drive up to the top and spend an hour or two with the view!!
When in Cali, going to Cristo Rey can't be missed. I took a tour with Marvel Tours Cali (marveltourscali.com). My bilingual guide, Oscar, was great in explaining the history and area surrounding Cristo Rey. He took the time to get perfect pictures of us in front of Cristo Rey, so that our memories of our visit would be remembered for years to come. The view from Cristo Rey is spectacular! All of Cali can be seen. The historical significance of Cristo Rey is very impressive and Oscar was able to convey that to us. The dirt sculptures on the way to Cristo Rey are very impressive also. Cristo Rey is a must-see and one of only 3 in the world. Well worth the trip.
The monument itself is enough reason to visit. I would say that is a must do while visiting Cali. The view atop is incredible, it extends past Cali to nearby cities in Valle del Cauca. I had to convince a taxi driver to take me there, wait for me and bring me back down. There's no public or touristic transport going up, so taxi is your best bet. The fare was ok, but agree on a price prior going.
Driving up is easy and the views from the statue are stunning. Worth the trip to see the Western mountains that Cali abuts.
went up with a friend from cali so went in her car otherwise it would have been hard and exhausting to climb up. nice view of cali city at night , there was a snackerie serving coffee and hot breads. the flags of the south american countries were colourful and it was interesting to read about the history of cristo rey being there!
This can be a day trip. On your way up to Cristo Rey, there's a resort called PachaMama. It's located on grounds where the indegionous used to inhabit. They have cabanas, the views are spectacular, spas and restaurant are located there. Once at Cristo Rey, you can freely take pictures and appreciate the view of Cali. I recommend going at sunset. It's equally as beautiful in the day as at night. On the way up/down there are cool brick ove pizza spots with views of Cali also. Cristo Rey is gated and has guards/watchmen monitoring the site. It's great to be able to go up there. I always wanted to but wasnt safe. Good changes in Colombia and im so happy about that!
If you want to experience the magnificence of our city, YOU definitely have to go to Cristo Rey. It has a wonderful view of the entire city, being this the place where you can appreciate how the flavor of our salsa touches the sky....
Nice place and get to see the Cali city from top of the Mountain and statue of Jesus is really good. Must see place in Cali.