Acuaparque de la Caña Water Park

The Acuaparque de la Caña is the largest, most popular and most traditional recreational water park in Santiago de Cali and southwestern Colombia. Run by the Corporación para la Recreación Popular (CRP), this sprawling park of more than 150,000 square meters has for decades been the favorite meeting spot for millions of families from Valle del Cauca and visitors looking for sun, fun and water-based adrenaline at affordable prices.

Main Water Attractions

The Acuaparque offers infrastructure designed for all ages:

• The Big Wave Pool: With capacity for hundreds of swimmers at once, it generates mechanical waves up to 1.80 meters high every hour, giving visitors the feel of a real ocean beach in the heart of Cali.
• Extreme Slide Tower: Featuring three thrilling slide lines: the giant cone-shaped whirlpool slide, the free-fall kamikaze for the bravest, and the medium-speed winding tube slides.
• Kids’ Pool and Tarzalandia: A safe, shallow area decorated with water figures, mushroom fountains, small slides and interactive games for babies and children under 8.
• Semi-Olympic Pools: Designed for those who want to swim laps, exercise or enjoy a calmer dip away from the waves.

Mechanical Rides and Sports Areas

Beyond the water, the park has a small mechanical rides area for kids, synthetic and natural grass soccer fields, multi-use basketball and volleyball courts, a skating rink, and large shaded green areas ideal for relaxing in the Cali afternoon.

Practical Information: Hours, Prices and Services

Opening Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday and public holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (water attractions close around 4:30 p.m. for maintenance and cleaning).

Services at the Park:

• Food court with traditional lunches (sancocho, breaded pork chop, roasted chicken, burgers and ice cream).
• Locker and coat-check rental.
• Certified professional lifeguards at every pool.
• First-aid station and permanent nursing service.
• Guarded parking for cars and motorcycles.

How to get to Acuaparque de la Caña?

The park is located at Carrera 8 # 39-01, in the El Troncal neighborhood. It’s easy to reach from anywhere in Cali:

• By MIO Mass Transit: Take trunk routes T40, T42 or P24B and get off at the Villacolombia or Chapinero stations, then walk a short distance along Carrera 8.
• By Taxi or Private Vehicle: Take the Autopista Suroriental or Carrera 8 heading east. The parking lot has direct access from Carrera 8.

For more pool and park options in the region, see our full guide to the Best Ecoparks and Swimming Spots in Valle del Cauca or our Official Cali Tourism Guide.

Acuaparque de la Cana is a water recreation center with pools and slides. It has some simple mechanical rides and a lake for pedal boats, plus other attractions and activities.