Chapter 01 · October 2026Colombia

Begin your life in
Cali with somewhere to land.

A shared home, a small group and a way into the everyday life of the city.

One month in Cali · Exact dates announcing soon

A shaded tropical courtyard in a Cali home.
CALI_HOME_COURTYARD
Chapter 01
§ 01 — Who it is for

Come to Cali with the intention to stay awhile.

For people moving to Cali, establishing a Colombian base or seriously exploring whether the city could become home.

  • You want a home, not a hotel.
  • You want connection beyond other newcomers.
  • You are curious about the city as it already exists.
§ 02 — What is included

The month, in four parts.

  • N°01

    Live

    A private room and shared spaces for independent daily life.

  • N°02

    Land

    Neighborhood orientation and trusted practical recommendations.

  • N°03

    Connect

    Shared moments inside the house and introductions beyond it.

  • N°04

    Understand

    Experiences exploring Cali's history, food, music and creative life.

The month leaves room for work, rest and building your own routines.

§ 03 — Experience preview

A month of Cali experiences.

All experiences →
  • Cali in contextHistory · WalkResident + public

    Cali in context

    with a Cali-based historian

    A walking introduction to the city's history, changes and contradictions.

    CALI_NEIGHBORHOOD_WALK

  • Market morningFood · MarketResident + public

    Market morning

    with a local cook

    Food, ingredients and everyday life inside a Cali market.

    CALI_MARKET_MORNING

  • Salsa beyond the lessonMusic · CultureResident + public

    Salsa beyond the lesson

    with a Cali musician

    Explore salsa as music, history, identity and social language.

    CALI_SALSA_SOCIAL

  • Creative CaliArt · StudioResident + limited public

    Creative Cali

    with a Cali artist

    A studio visit or conversation with a local artist or maker.

    CALI_CREATIVE_STUDIO

  • Neighborhood tableFood · GatheringResident + public

    Neighborhood table

    with a local host

    A shared meal hosted with a Cali cook or independent food partner.

    CALI_SHARED_TABLE

  • Your practical CaliPractical · OrientationResident-only

    Your practical Cali

    with a long-time resident

    Transport, healthcare, personal services, working and daily routines.

    CALI_PRACTICAL_SESSION

§ 04 — Cultural approach

Come curious. Arrive with context.

context before consumption

  • N°01

    Learn before assuming

    Understand more of the city before forming conclusions about it.

  • N°02

    Support what exists

    Spend with and participate in businesses and initiatives already rooted here.

  • N°03

    People are not the program

    Approach relationships with curiosity and respect, not as content or access.

§ 05 — Join the list

Join the Cali founding chapter.