February 2, 2010
We have now reached more than 200 bikers visiting us here in Cali since we opened. Being a motorcycle world traveler, Mike tries to help out all the overlanders with their specialized needs – like finding spare parts, making shipping arrangements across the Darien Gap, paper work and permits, insurance, bike maintenance and storage at Casa Blanca’s huge covered and secure parking lot.
CLICK THE THUMB picture to see the slide show – ” The Bikers Wall of Fame at Casa Blanca Hostel”.
December 15, 2009
In this holiday season you could surprise your friends with some great looking “Casa Blanca Hostel” merchandise. Please visit your own online shop at CafePress.com.
A limited selection of T-shirts are also for sale in the hostel for only 15.000 pesos.
December 6, 2009
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Airport Shuttle
We have our own truck for airport pick-up and drop-off. The truck is licensed for up to 5 passengers and have plenty of space for luggage. Price one way is 50.000 pesos. Official taxi rate is 56.000.
The airport is 35 minutes drive from Cali.
Please forward flight no., arrival date & time and weather its a international or national flight and we’ll be at the arrival gate with a Casa Blanca Hostel sign to pick you up!
November 22, 2009
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LA FERIA DE CALI – Carnival in December
If you plan to come to Cali for “La Feria de Cali” carnival between Christmas and New Year (Dec 25-30), we urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible no matter where you plan to stay.
“La Feria” is a big event for the city and most accommodations will be packed. We had guests begging to sleep on our floor last year due to the amount of visitors to the city.
When that’s said we welcome you in all of December where there are many other events, both before and after La Feria.
Here are a few links about “La Feria”, so you know what you’re getting into:
November 4, 2009
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Canopy / Zip line 1,5 kilometer long
If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush Mi Universo’s canopy/zip line can deliver!
18 Kilometers out of town towards Buenaventura there a small mountain pass town called “Kilometro 18″. From the village its a short 2 km walk into the jungle and here you’ll find the finca (farm) Mi Universo. Its mainly a Colombian weekend retreat with small cabins, camp ground, swimming pool and a small restaurant. But what really make the place special is one of Colombia’s longest Canopy’s/zip lines. Its 1,5 kilometer long and guaranty a fun ride to the other side of the valley and back.
We do tours in our truck for 50.000 pesos per person (minimum 3) in the weekends. Which include the transport and one ride. And the ride can also be included on a half/full day ATV tour. Please contact us and book in advance!
October 17, 2009
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Paragliding in Cali
The Cauca Valley offer great opportunities for paragliding. Several take off sites are scattered around in the mountains near Cali. Ascends with speeds up to 10 meter per second and fantastic scenery makes flying here an accelerating joy ride.
We work with several experienced instructors who will guide you from the hostel through the flight and ensure your safe return in the afternoon.
Flights are available all days of the week, but please contact us in advance so we can secure a slot with an instructor!
September 10, 2009
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Quad/ATV off road tours
Mike at Casa Blanca Hostel guide some super fun and scenic Quad/ATV tours in the mountains near Cali. Riders of all levels are welcome as routes are planned depending on experience. Tours also vary in length with the shortest lasting 45 min and the longest 2 days with an overnight stay at Lago Calima.
The most popular tour is a two hour tour to Las Tres Cruses high above Cali on a mountain top overlooking the valley and the city center. Price is only 100.000 pesos for this adventure and it includes ATV rental, fuel, insurance, helmet, riding gear and “on bike” guide. Only two riders per group, plus the guide.
Tours are available all days between 8:00-18:00. Tours can be booked at the hostel, but please contact us in advance to make reservation for specific departure times.
Read more about tours and rental on Motolombia.com
August 13, 2009
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Whale watching season
Just 2 hours drive from Cali you can reach Buenaventura on the Pacific coast. From here its possible to go on a fantastic whale watching boat trip. More…
You can also book an all included ocean kayaking tour at the hostel with pick-up, kayak rental, guide and transport to go see and hear these enormous creatures and their calves
from a different perspective.
Contact us in advance for available kayaking tour dates. The seasons runs through to November.
On the Island Gorgona just of the pacific coast, now turned national park, you can visit a dive resort in an old Alcatraz like prison building and do dives to see big ocean turtles and hammerhead sharks.
July 20, 2009
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Hi Everybody
One year ago, on August 1st 2008, we opened the doors for our very first guests at Casa Blanca Hostel. And what a fantastic year it has been!
We would like to thank the many many guests that have visited us here in Cali and made our first year as host and hostess a very special and rewarding one.
Several of you have come back more than once or stayed with us for a long time and we take that as a confirming sign that we’re doing things right.
Celebrating our one year anniversary, we launch this new website with more information, pictures and interactivity and hope to welcome many new and former guests in the coming years.
See you!
Mike, Diana & staff
