Rivers and swimming spots
Jamundí’s rivers are the weekend plan for many families from Cali. Among the best-known swimming spots in the municipality are Charco Escondido, Río Claro, and Puente Vélez, and there are riverside venues with services such as Balneario Las Brisas (page in Spanish). Mountain rivers can rise suddenly when it rains upstream: if the water rises or turns murky, get out immediately.
If you prefer pools and facilities, the Comfandi Pance Country Club is at kilometer 17 of the Cali–Jamundí road. More options in our list of ecoparks and swimming spots in Valle del Cauca.
Cholado: the taste of Jamundí
Cholado was born in Jamundí: shaved ice, fruit syrup, chopped fruit, condensed milk, jam, and wafers. The place to try it is the Parque del Cholado, in the town center (between Calles 15 and 16 and Carreras 9 and 10), renovated by the Valle del Cauca government and reopened on March 21, 2025, with 40 vendor stalls. Its full story is in our guide to cholado (in Spanish).
How to get to Jamundí
Jamundí is south of Cali along the Panamericana highway. By car, the trip takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and where you start. Intercity buses leave frequently for Jamundí from the Cali bus terminal.
Other things to do in Jamundí
- Town center: the Nuestra Señora del Rosario parish church and the main square.
- Farms and country lodging: the rural area has places to spend the night near the rivers.
- Combine it with Cali: the classic plan is a morning at the river and an afternoon with cholado.
Frequently asked questions about Jamundí
Which rivers are in Jamundí?
The main ones are the Jordán, Jamundí, Claro, Guachinte, Timba, and Pital rivers, plus the Cauca River in the lowlands.
Where to eat cholado in Jamundí?
At the Parque del Cholado, in the town center, between Calles 15 and 16 and Carreras 9 and 10, with 40 vendor stalls since its 2025 renovation.
How long does it take to get from Cali to Jamundí?
Twenty to thirty minutes by car on the Panamericana highway, depending on traffic and your starting point in Cali.
