Cali or Santiago de Cali is the third-largest city in Colombia and one of the oldest cities in South America. Dental work in Cali is a perfect balance of high quality, easy access, and low cost.
Cali is also called “A Branch of Heaven.” It attracts visitors from all over the world.[1]Colombia Co What should I visit in Cali? Basic guide to the salsa capital “…The city, known as “A Branch of Heaven”, offers salsa classes, ecotourism and nightlife. One of Colombia’s principal urban, industrial and cultural centers, the vibrant city of Cali attracts visitors throughout the year from across the world…” View in Article
Cali city is the capital of western Colombia. It is also one of Colombia’s principal urban, industrial, and cultural centers. Cali is the only city in Colombia with access to the Pacific coast and has a population of 2.7 million. [3]BBC Colombia’s buzzing comeback city “…As the only city in Colombia with access to the Pacific Coast (via Buenaventura, a port town 115km to the north-west), Cali has a unique history and flavour.Only one in 20 visits Santiago de Cali, or Cali for short, a hot, vibrant, buzzing city of 2.7 million in the valley of the Cauca River in the country’s south…” View in Article
Even after considering travel and other costs, the dental price in Colombia is less than half of the U.S’s price.[5]Colombia Living Colombia: High Quality Major Dental For Less Than Half Of The Price ! “…Colombia has some of the best dentists in the world – highly trained and experienced, with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and technology and use the finest materials and protocols – the exact same ones your dentist in the US, Canada or Europe uses.The only difference is the cost even after considering travel and other costs is less than 1/2 of the cost in the US…” View in Article
Treatment | US | Canada | Cali |
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Titanium Implant | $2,500 | $2,150 | $695-795 |
All on 4 Implants | $24,000 | $17,000 | $6,300-6,900 |
Porcelain Crown | $1,200 | $1,100 | $400-750 |
Complete Dentures | $1,300 | $1,400 | $490 |
Veneers | $800 | $395 | $450 |
Root Canal | $2,000 | $835 | $125-220 |
The above table shows that the price of dental treatment in Cali, Colombia saves nearly 70% of your money. This is in comparison to the prices in the USA and Canada.
There are multiple reasons why you should choose dental tourism in Cali, Colombia. These are:
The cost of living in Colombia is the lowest in South America.[7]CNBC Of all the best places to retire in the world … none are in the US “…What’s more, Colombia boasts beautiful areas where the cost of living is the lowest you’ll find anywhere in South America…” View in Article
This means little overhead costs, which results in up to 70% savings in dental treatments.
Colombia has some of the best dental professionals in the world. The Colombian dentists are highly trained and experienced, with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and technology. They use the finest materials and protocols, the same as the dentist in the US, Canada, or Europe uses.[5]Colombia Living Colombia: High Quality Major Dental For Less Than Half Of The Price ! “…Colombia has some of the best dentists in the world – highly trained and experienced, with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and technology and use the finest materials and protocols – the exact same ones your dentist in the US, Canada or Europe uses…” View in Article
Colombia is close to the U.S. So, the flying time is relatively short compared to those between the U.S. and Europe or Asia.
It takes just a 3 1/2 hr flight from the USA to reach Cali. The city is also easily accessible to Canada, Europe, and other countries.
Estetica Dental Avanzada is an advanced dental Aesthetics and Implant Center in Cali. It provides world-class services to both local and international patients. Though the clinic specializes in Implant dentistry, it also offers a wide range of specialist services.
Key treatments: Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Mesotherapy, and General dentistry.
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Dr Juan F Uribe
Murat from Virginia, United States, visited Dr. Uribe for his dental work. He received two implants on his bone graft and had four crowns as well. Finally, he is quite satisfied with his experience in Cali.
Cali is a vibrant city with a unique heritage of Colombian, African, and Spanish traditions. The city’s culture, history, and nightlife make it one of Colombia’s top tourist spots. Cali is considered the “Salsa dance capital of the world” with its characteristic street parties and dance.[13]The Culture trip 6 Reasons Cali, Colombia is the Salsa Capital of the World “…Cali, Colombia is the self-proclaimed salsa capital of the world; locals have adopted salsa as their own form of dance and created a unique music that local bars thrive off..” View in Article
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport, also known as Palmaseca International Airport, is located in Palmira, 8.7 miles (14 km) from Cali. It is the international airport of Cali and the second largest airport in Colombia in terms of infrastructure. From this airport, you can fly to 14 Colombian cities and several global cities with non-stop flights.
City | Duration | No. of Stops |
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Miami (MIA) | 3 hrs 45 min | Non-Stop |
New York (JFK) | 8 hrs 2 min | 1 Stop |
Los Angeles (LAX) | 9 hrs 35 min | 1 Stop |
Toronto (YTZ) | 11 hrs 52 min | 2 Stops |
Tourist Destination | Distance |
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Medellin | 261 miles (421 km) |
Bogota | 287 miles (463 km) |
Zipaquira | 312 miles (503 km) |
Cartagena | 650 miles (1,050 km) |
Barranquilla | 778 miles (1,253 km) |
Colombia, unfortunately, has a bad security reputation. However, the country has made strides in becoming a safer destination for international travelers. As a result, violent crimes have significantly diminished.[11]USA Today Tourism in Cali, Colombia “…Violence, terrorism and kidnappings associated with rebel armies and drug warlords have diminished significantly in Colombia since peak levels in the 1980s and 1990s…” View in Article
Cali is a major tourist destination. It faces similar dangers to the U.S. if you are not aware of your surroundings. By practicing standard safety measures, you can avoid risky situations.
Safe Areas in Cali | Locations |
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Western barrios | El Peñon, Santa Teresita, Santa Rita, Arboledas and Bellavista |
Northern barrios | Santa Monica, Granada, Centenario and Juanambu |
South neighborhoods | Ciudad Jardin and Pance |
Unsafe areas in Cali | Locations |
Eastern part | Complete eastern side |
Hillside neighborhood | Siloé |
The dialing code for Colombia is (57), while the area code for Cali is (2).
Services | Number |
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National emergency number (Ambulance, Police) | 123 |
Fire | 119 |
Medical emergencies | 125 |
Traffic Police | 127 |
Tourist Police | (571) 3-374-413 |
Security Department | 153 |
Tappsi / Cabify – Transport app to order a cab in Colombia
Colombia Travel Guide – A city guide for many travel destinations in Colombia. It works offline.
RedBus – Easiest way to book the bus ticket
Domicilios.com- delivery – An app to order online straight from the best restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies.
Duo Lingo and Google Translator – Helps you to converse with the locals.
Colombian Coffee Triangle
It is also known as the Coffee Zone or Coffee Belt. This region is famous for producing the majority of Colombian coffee. It is considered the best in the world. It is 209 km from Cali.
Cristo Rey Statue
It is the country’s largest statue of Christ. It gives panoramic views of Cali. Also, it is the tenth tallest Christ statue in the world.
Cat Park
The park provides an excellent space to relax in Cali. It contains 16 cat sculptures – one large cat and 15 smaller ones. All of them are painted by different Colombian artists.
Cali is warm all year round. So, you can visit any time. Major holidays in December and January make airfare and hotels more expensive. June – August is a relatively slow season for tourism in Cali. So, hotel accommodations may cost slightly less.
Cali is known as the city of eternal summer. The weather is hot and humid during the daytime. At night it’s cool and more refreshing. The average temperature during the year is 75 °F (23.9 °C). The daily average temperature ranges from 63.3 °F to 86.4 °F (17.4 to 30.2 °C).
Weather | Months |
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Spring | March-May |
Summer | June – August |
Rainy | September – November |
Winter | December – February |
Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Australians, and New Zealanders do not need a visa if their stay is less than 90 days. However, an active passport is mandatory.
The main language throughout Colombia is Spanish, but our dental clinic staff speaks Spanish, English, and French.
Read more about related dental work posts here: Dental Work in Colombia, Dental Work in Barranquilla, Dental Work in Bogota, Dental Work in Cartagena