Monthly Tourism Activity Index by Country – Cali, Colombia (2017–2019)

Monthly Tourism Activity Index by Country – Cali, Colombia (2017–2019)

Why the World Came to Cali (2017–2019)

Between 2017 and 2019, Cali wasn’t just a local destination—it became a global meeting point. Travelers from over 50 countries and hundreds of cities landed in our vibrant capital of salsa, nature, and culture.

Thanks to travel data visualized in our Tableau maps, we discovered clear patterns that explain who came, from where, and when.

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Map showing visitor origin cities for Cali tourism activity from 2017 to 2019

Where Did Visitors Come From?

Top Cities & Countries:

United States (New York, Miami, Los Angeles)

Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich)

Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver)

Argentina, Mexico, and Spain also stood out.

From Asia: South Korea, Japan, and India joined the wave.

Visitors also came from Australia, South Africa, and the UK.

Jan-Feb-March

Map showing January to March visitor activity for Cali tourism

Continents Represented:

North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Oceania all had a presence—showing Cali’s growing global appeal.

Apr-May-Jun

Map showing April to June visitor activity for Cali tourism

Why Certain Months? It’s All About the Seasons

Our month-by-month travel maps revealed peaks in visitor traffic depending on global weather conditions and vacation periods:

Winter in Europe & North America (Dec–Feb): Travelers escape the cold and snow to enjoy Cali’s sunshine, music festivals, and green landscapes.

Jul-Aug-Sep

Map showing July to September visitor activity for Cali tourism

Summer School Breaks (June–August): Families and young travelers come from the Northern Hemisphere during their longest holidays.

Off-Season Months (March–May, Sept–Nov): We noticed lower traffic in these months, likely due to return-to-work/school schedules and unfavorable weather for travel in the visitors’ countries.

Why Cali city Colombia?

Cali offers something many cities don’t:

Warm weather year-round

Affordability compared to major capitals

Salsa, street food, birdwatching, and friendly people

Proximity to the Pacific beaches, mountains, and national parks

This 3-year trend shows Cali’s role as a seasonal escape, a cultural curiosity, and a vibrant destination for the adventurous traveler.

At Pacific’SNewbies, we’re here to guide them—and you—on discovering every flavor of this city.

Oct-Nov-Dec

Map showing October to December visitor activity for Cali tourism
source dataset from cali Colombia goverment

Sources

  • Tourism activity dataset from Cali, Colombia government sources, 2017-2019.
  • PacificSNewbies Tableau map analysis of visitor origins and seasonal patterns.