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Lookout · Cali, Vale do Cauca
Monumento a Cristo Rey
The 26-meter statue on Cerro Los Cristales, at about 1,440 meters altitude, inaugurated in 1953, with viewpoints over Cali, the Cauca valley and the Farallones.
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About Monumento a Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey sits atop Cerro Los Cristales, west of Cali, at about 1,440 meters altitude, roughly 400 meters above the city. The statue, made of iron and concrete, is 26 meters tall, of which 5 are the pedestal, and was inaugurated in 1953 to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Thousand Days' War. The hill's name comes from the quartz crystals that once existed on its slopes.
The surroundings were turned into a park, with trails, green areas and six viewpoints, including a terrace building with 360-degree views. From there you can see the whole city spread across the Cauca River valley, the Central Cordillera on the far side and, to the west, the peaks of the Farallones de Cali.
The statue, with arms outstretched, can be seen from many points in the city. Visits are usually made with prior registration on the city hall website and at scheduled times, with a guided route; rules change, so check before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
An hour and a half to two hours, including the route and the viewpoints.
Best time
In the morning, when the sky is clearer and it's cooler. Visits are usually at set times with prior registration; check the rules before going.
How to get there
It's about a 20 to 30-minute drive from the center, via the road that climbs from Avenida Circunvalar in west Cali. Take a taxi or ride-hailing app to the park entrance.
Tip
Register in advance and bring identification. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen: the viewpoints are open. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled time.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Monumento a Cristo Rey
How tall is the Cristo Rey de Cali?
The statue is 26 meters tall, including a 5‑meter pedestal, and stands on Cerro Los Cristales at about 1,440 meters above sea level.
Do you need to register to visit Cristo Rey?
Visits usually require prior registration on the city hall's website and take place at scheduled times. Rules change; confirm before you go.
How do you get to Cristo Rey?
By taxi or ride‑hailing app, via the road that climbs from Avenida Circunvalar in the west of the city up to the park entrance.