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| 04:30 | 19:15 | 3 hrs 35 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 09:00 | 19:00 | 3 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 06:00 | 19:00 | 3 hrs 30 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 12:30 | 15:30 | 4 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
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Santiago de Cali is one of the oldest cities in Colombia. It was founded in 1536 by the conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar. Before the conquest, Cali was inhabited by indean tribes such as the gorrones, timbas and morrones. During the firest days of the XIX century, cali will join the efforts to achieve independency from spain, and rised on July 3rd of 1810, making an alliance with neighbouring cities as was done by the natives in the Cauva Valley to oppose the spaniards decades earlier.Due to its location, which is ideal for the development of commerce, Cali began to transform into one of the biggest cities of the country at the beginning of the XXth century, in part due to the construction of new means of transportation - such as trainways and highways- which connect the city with the Buenaventura port, favoring the exportation industry. Present day Cali is a prosperous city, which is known as the colombian capital of the rumba and salsa due to the great number renowned schools that teach these dances.
Amenia is the capital of the Department of Quindío, and one of the main cities in the coffee Belt of Colombia. The city was founded on October 14th 1889 by Jesús María Ocampo, who was known as the “Tigrero” (Tiger Killer), as he was a Jaguar hunter. Ocampo bought an extensive terrain where he created a small inn for himself and other pioneers that came from neighboring regions. The city was first known as Villa Holguín in honor of the then president Carlos Holguín Mallarino, but the name was later changed to Armenia in memory to the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923). Many Armenian tourists visit the city for this particular reason.The “City of Miracles” as it is called, benefited itself from highways created early in the XXth century, which allowed the city to easily reach Zarzal and other cities along the Cauca River and allowed it to development as an important trade hub. Armenia was hit badly by a strong earthquake the 25th of January in 1999 but, after 18 years, the city has been rebuilt and is now one of the most visited colombean city by tourists of all parts of the world.
Armenia has perfect lodging options for a family getaway to connect with nature, with hotels in the countryside, where you can breath fresh air.
In Armenia, you will find a wide variety of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy local dishes from the Quindio region.
● Bolivar Plaza: Plaza that marks the founding place of the city. It was the first plaza built by the pioneers and served as a gathering point, market, and water provisioning area. It has a bronze statue in honor of Simón Bolívar.
● The Train Station: Old train station that was built between 1927 and 1930. This building served as an administrative center for the logistics of the National Railway of Colombia. Its majority has been greatly conserved, including the fine decoration of the original design. It now serves as a cultural center and as a library and hosts some administrative offices.
● Maria Inmaculada Cathedral: Tent shaped temple in the middle of the mountain. Has a modern design that incorporates triangles but keeps the traditional design of a cross-shaped plant.
● September - Entreviñetas International Festival: Internacional Festival with conferences and workshops for comic book lovers. Some of the best national and international authors gather for this event.
● Cubrayas Festival: Feast in honor of the foundation of Armenia, and the Cuyabras Feast which includes recitals, duets, parades, a beauty pageant, exhibition of crafts among many other cultural activities. There are also music concerts by renowned artists.
● July 5th – Constitution day: This holiday commemorates the 1995 Constitution of Armenia that was drafted after the country declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Once adopted, the constitution became a foundation for a democratically elected, multi-party government.
If you are in Armenia you can use these options:
● Bus: It is the traditional transport and the value of the ticket is approximately COP $ 1,700.
● Taxi: If you opt for a short trip, the minimum rate is COP $ 4,400.
Armenia by bus: Thanks to the proximity between Cali and Armenia, traveling by land is very easy. Travel time is approximately 3 hours.
Some souvenirs you can get on your visit to Armenia are:
● Handicrafts
● Obleas
● Colombian Coffee
The city was founded on October 14, 1889, by Jesús María Ocampo, also known as "Tigrero" (translates to "tiger killer") due to his love of hunting jaguars, known locally as tigers. Ocampo came from Anaime, Tolima, looking for shelter in the mountains of Quindío because he was running away from General Gallo. He paid one hundred pesos in gold coins to Antonio Herrera for the land on which to build a fonda, or trade center, not only for himself but also for other colonists who came from Salento, Antioquia, Manizales, and areas surrounding the Quindío River and La Vieja River. Ocampo then proceeded to sell land for settlement. To encourage settlement, Ocampo returned to Anaime to ask for the help of his friend Juan de la Cruz Cardona and to marry thirteen-year-old Arsenia Cardona.
● Expreso Palmira
● Coomotor
● Tax Belalcazar
In Armenia, travelers can come into contact with the coffee culture in local estates and learn more about the cultivation of this emblem of Colombia. There is much to do near the capital of the Department of Quindío: you can practice adventure sports, sail down rivers, and visit a botanical garden to see many beautiful butterflies.
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Colombia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.co . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.co and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Colombia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Colombia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed.
In redBus, the ticket from Cali to Armenia starts from $36.800. These prices vary according to the season, transportation company, and service.
The bus journey from Cali to Armenia takes approximately 4 hours.
The main agencies covering the Cali-Armenia route are: Expreso Bolivariano, Tax Belalcazar y Coomotor.