Last updated on December 19, 2023.

There are many of places to stay around Calima Lake, including hotels, hostels, fincas, and camping. You can find some of them on this website. The biggest settlement around the lake is the town of Darién, where there are many hotels and restaurants.

 

Hotel Mirador del Lago

We stayed at Hotel Mirador del Lago in Darién. Our room was simple but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included in the room rate. Vacation rentals, fincas, and cabins are available all around the lake and can be found by asking around in Darién.

Hotel Mirador del Lago in Darién, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Hotel Mirador del Lago

 

Hotel Brisas del Calima

For lunch, we ate at Hotel Brisas del Calima across the street from our hotel. We had the lunch special, which was grilled chicken breast. It was very good and reasonably priced.

Lunch at Brisas del Calima in Darién, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Lunch at Brisas del Calima

 

Salamina Parrillada

Our dinner was at Salamina Parrillada on the plaza. We both had the baby beef, which was very good. We thought it was a bit expensive but were happy with the quality.

Salamina Parrillada in Darién, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Salamina Parrillada

 

Transportation

Trans Calima provides transportation to and from Cali (two hours) and Buga (just over an hour). The bus terminal is a couple blocks from the plaza in Darién. There are two routes, “por el lago” and “vía Jiguales”. Buses going “por el lago” can stop at the many camping zones, vacation rentals, and water sports areas around Calima Lake. “Vía Jiguales” is more direct to Darién.

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