During the peak season at the end of the year and the beginning of 2026, Cali’s Cristo Rey Ecopark has opened its doors for extended hours to meet the growing demand from Cali residents and tourists who want to live comprehensive experiences in this tourist gem.
According to the Cali City Mayor’s Office. Access does not require prior registration and does not require any cost, allowing access to a larger number of visitors who will be able to tour the emblematic monument and its surroundings.s, continuously from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm
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Director of the Popular Recreation Corporation (CRP), Oscar Guzman, the organization responsible for operating the park, said the new dynamism provides freedom for visitors to enjoy both the monument and the various natural and recreational attractions nearby.
Thanks to these settings, We guarantee citizens a more flexible and enriching experience, enhanced by the work of 26 people appointed in Sections 3 and 5, And an additional reinforcement of 10 collaborators during weekends, bringing the total number to 42 members in the peak season.
For those looking for a more organized visit, The park organizes three guided tours daily, starting at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Access to Section 5 – which surrounds the monument – is controlled through ticket offices housed in a modern, welcoming building, where visitors can choose between reusable paths, ideal for those who prioritize safety, and paths with multiple panoramic views towards Mirador Farallones, Mirador Pacifico and Mirador Valley.
The road culminates in the Terrazza building, which offers a 360-degree view and small hallsbefore arriving at the famous Christ the King Monument, a symbol of the city for more than seventy years.
As for the management, the Cristo Rey Integrated Park has established itself as a destination that combines religious tourism and nature on an area of 39 thousand square meters. Among the main attractions are six viewpoints, a 1.2 km trail, eco-friendly bathrooms, parking, an exclusive emergency road and facilities ensuring the inclusion of people with limited mobility.
The complex includes an event hall, a cafeteria and points of sale, in addition to an ecosystem for sustainable water management and fire prevention. As part of its commitment to biodiversity, the administration planted 416 trees as compensation, 227 others for landscaping purposes, and 4,000 ornamental plants. While promoting water recycling to care for gardens and green areas.
Access to Cristo Rey is regulated under strict rules: entry is prohibited for people drunk, with pets, speakers or cigarettes. Likewise, the need for online registration has been eliminated to make way for a more flexible and unrestricted experience.
This modernization process is the result of the recent joint management agreement between the Office of the Mayor of Cali, through the Administrative Department of Environmental Management (Dagma), and the CRP, whose main objective is to foster interest, expand the service offer and promote the Ecopark and its associated areas, such as the Cristo Rey Tourism Experience Center and the COP16 Biodiversity Park in Pance, as tourist, recreational and environmental references of the municipality.
In the case of COP16 Biodiversity Park, opening hours have also been extended, starting from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., every day except Monday, or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. This strategy responds to the city’s commitment to preserving the environment and encouraging active tourism during the Christmas season.
These operational innovations add to the rich cultural and artistic calendar that Cali will offer in December. The official lighting of the city will begin on December 7 With a central route in Bolivar del Río covering nine thematic areas inspired by regional biodiversity. The 2025 illumination will also extend to Bolívar del Oriente, the Obrero neighborhood and several towns, welcoming an estimated more than two million visitors who will enjoy the magic of Christmas at multiple symbolic points.