Viewpoints Cali, Colombia
Cristo Rey
Since 1953, the Cristo Rey statue has opened its arms over Los Cristales hill in western Cali: a lookout for changing perspective and taking in the city from one of its best-known monuments.
Your visit at a glance
CaliSucursal’s suggested time excludes travel to and from the site.
- Suggested time
- 45–75 min for the monument and the viewpoints around it.
- Cost and entry
- Dagma, the city’s environmental agency, lists free entry to the ecopark. Check whether vehicles can enter. Each section has a separate entrance.
- Hours or availability
- Dagma’s notice of August 21, 2026 lists monument admission from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 7:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday and on public holidays. Confirm before going.
- Mobility and accessibility
- The approach is uphill. The city documents a ramp at the monument. Check whether the route from your drop-off point is open and suits your mobility needs.
A stop worth discovering
Discover Cristo Rey
The figure with outstretched arms stands on Los Cristales hill, in the corregimiento (rural district) of Los Andes. Inaugurated in 1953, the monument is part of Cali’s visual history. From this elevated setting, you can see how the city relates to its hills and the valley.
A visit brings you close to the monument and through the accessible areas of the ecopark. Its viewpoints offer different ways to observe the landscape. Bear in mind that the statue area and the project’s other walking sections have separate entrances. Check how each operates before planning a walk.
- The monument with outstretched arms
- Views over Cali and its hills
- The landscape of the Los Andes rural district
Travel notebook
Stories for the road
History
A monument from 1953
The sculpture was unveiled on October 25, 1953. Jesuit priest José María Arteaga championed the project, and Italian sculptor Tazzioli took charge of the work.
Read the source (opens in a new tab)What to look for
Start with the silhouette
From an unobstructed spot, notice how the statue’s arms draw a line across the hillside. Then look closer at the hands and folds of the robe.
Visiting tip
Pick a clear day
If you’re going for the view, check the cloud cover over the hill before setting out. At the lookout, find a building you recognize to get your bearings.
Before you go
Ecopark sections may have different entrances and closures. Before starting a walk, confirm with Dagma which route is open on your chosen date.
