Attending AMW 2018
About Cali, Colombia
The 12th edition of AMW will be held in Cali, Colombia, which is the largest city in southwestern Colombia. Cali is known as the salsa capital of the world . Check out the Lonely Planet Guide of Cali for more information. The map below has a list of recommended Restaurants, Bars and Points of Interest.
How to get to Cali, Colombia
Cali's International Airport Alfonso Bonilla Aragón is located 20 km northeast of the city. The airport is best served by taxi. The trip time to Cali is approximately 30 minutes. A taxi to Cali will cost around $20 USD.
We are going to do our best to organize airport pick up and drop off. Please fill out this form with your arrival and departure info. We will email you IF we are able to setup an airport pickup. It will be easier to organize an airport drop off because that can be arranged at the hotel during the week.
Cali can be reached through a connection in Bogota or directly from the following international destinations: Miami, New York, Madrid, Panama, Lima, Guayaquil, San Salvador
Accommodation
We have blocked rooms at the Hotel Dann Carlton with special price of $238,000 COP per day including tax ($200,000 COP plus 19% tax). Currently, 1 USD ~= $2,850 COP, therefore daily is ~$83 USD.
To make a reservation: send an email to reservas@hotelesdanncali.com.co and cc amwcalicolombia2018@gmail.com with the exact dates that you would like to make a reservation. The hotel will get back to you with a confirmation of your reservation. You can pay on arrival.
We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE attendees to stay at the workshop hotel. You can also make your own bookings via booking.com, expedia.com, airbnb.com, etc.
Visa information
Foreign citizens of certain countries must apply for a VISA to enter Colombia. To check if you need a VISA, please follow this link: http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos
Please contact us at amwcalicolombia2018@gmail.com to request an invitation letter if you do need it for a Visa application.
Extra Social Activity on Friday May 25: Delirio: Salsa+Circus+Orquesta
Cali is known as the salsa capital of the world. Delirio: Salsa+Circus+Orquesta is a special event that occurs only on the last friday of the month in Cali. Imagine Cirque du Soleil meets Salsa combined with food, drinks and dancing. You can search on youtube for "Delirio Cali Colombia" and find many videos. Delirio will take place on Friday May 25. The show starts around 7pm and lasts till 2am. The tickets are approximately 70 USD and is separate from AMW registration.