Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
National Park Andean-Pacific park protecting cloud forest biodiversity near Cali
Near Cali, the Farallones reserve protects montane and cloud-forest terrain with waterfalls and endemic birdlife; hikers and birders come for steep trails, river gorges and panoramic valley views.
Tips for Visiting Farallones de Cali National Natural Park #
- Start very early (pre-dawn to early morning): cloud forest and montane fog build up later in the day, so mornings give the best chance of clear views and active wildlife along the trails.
- Check in with the park authority or visitor centre in Cali before you go and hire a local certified guide for steeper trails or longer treks-some areas are zoned and access or permits can be required.
- Avoid weekend coach-daytrips by choosing a weekday visit or a multi-day trek into less-visited sectors; popular lower-elevation day routes get noticeably busier around mid-morning and lunchtime.
Best Time to Visit Farallones de Cali National Natural Park #
Best visited in the drier periods (roughly Dec-Mar and Jul-Aug) when trails and viewpoints are most accessible.
Weather & Climate near Farallones de Cali National Natural Park #
Farallones de Cali National Natural Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2159 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.