The Pacific location

region
index In the Pacific region is
Valle del Cauca, which is
a department located in
1. location
(Valle del the southwest region of
Colombia. With Cali as
2. population capital. This region is
Cauca-Cali) 3. economy and
located in the Pacific
zone of the country.
Regarding its operation,
Hannah Lozano, tourism Cali is a city with a
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4. gastronomy agriculture, industry,
commerce, tourism, etc.

population
Cali, renowned as the *capital of
rumba, is celebrated for its vibrant
festivals and fairs, including the **World
Salsa Festival* and the *Cali Fair. It
stands out as the **world capital of
salsa* due to its dynamic musical
rhythms. As the economic and cultural
hub of Valle del Cauca, Cali plays a
significant role in Colombia's
development. The region's rich culture
is reflected in its salsa festivals and
various sporting events. The diversity
of its people, comprising Afro-
Colombian, indigenous, and mestizo
heritage, adds to the region's unique
character.
economy
and tourism
The economy of the Colombian
Pacific region, specifically in Valle
del Cauca and its capital Cali, has
shown signs of recovery and
growth.
Agriculture and Livestock: These
activities have experienced growth
above the national average,
highlighting crops such as sugar
cane for panela, corn and cassava.
Tourism: Ecotourism represents
more than 40% of tourism in the
region, taking advantage of its
extensive tropical forests and
mangroves.
 Adding to this culinary

gastronomy tapestry is the

**Salpicón*, a refreshing
Valle del Cauca's fruit drink made with
cuisine is celebrated for finely chopped
its *Sancocho de pineapple, lulo, papaya,
Gallina, a traditional guanábana, and piñuela,
chicken stew, and a mixed with water, sugar,
variety of street foods and plenty of crushed
like **empanadas. ice. It's a delightful
These dishes showcase beverage that
the region's cultural complements the local
richness and communal fare and offers a taste
dining traditions.
of Valle del Cauca's
tropical abundance.