The Perro Azul Restaurant's owner interview

I visited the restaurant El Perro Azul and I did an interview with the owner of the place, these were a few questions to not disturb and let her continue working.

Alex: How long does this place open?

Sandra: For almost ten years ago.

Alex: What kind of food cooked here?

Sandra: There is Colombian typical food, Bandeja Paisa, Sobrebarriga, Chuleta Valluna con Patacones and more.

Alex: What kind of people come to this place?

Sandra: Usually tourist people but also many people from the city to come to escape the stress of the city and enjoy our food and our environment.

Alex:  As neighbor of the neighborhood, what would you emphasize of San Antonio?

Sandra: The tranquility of the place, the good restaurants and of course the hill and its atractions, the storytelling, Las Obleas, landscape, etc..

Alex: That the concept takes tourist here?

Sandra: First, clients leaving with a big smile for good food, but also with a good impression for the warmth and good job of the staff, then they promise to return.

Interview with Emmanuel - A young native of San Antonio.

I'm friends with a young who has lived and grew up in the San Antonio neighborhood. I invited him to eat at the restaurant Sisa Atahualpa and made three questions about what he thought of living in San Antonio.

What do you like about living in San Antonio?

"I like the weather, is a place of many winds like no other sectors of the city. That is the most enjoyable for me."

What do not you like about living in San Antonio?

"I don’t like the amount of cars that conglomerate in the evenings, especially in the park."

Do you recommend visiting San Antonio, why?

"Yes, I would recommend the parks and galleries that are all the rage these days!"

Experiences - Daniela

When I visit San Antonio felt me back in the colonial time where the streets and houses were different. I really liked this experience, first went to church and sat on the balcony of the hill where I could see the whole city and you can enjoy singing, storytellers, artisans and very nice visitors.





finally went to the restaurant "Sisa Atahualpa - Crafts and Coffee ", I found a very nice and simple place, the restaurant leaves decorating for the traditional culture of San Antonio, as on the terrace there is a large balcony where you can enjoy a beautiful view while eating.

Experiences - Alex

Just when I got to the hill San Antonio, I couldn't leave to notice on the top of the hill, next to the chapel, there is a giant tree that was impossible to ignore. It is a tree of Caucho according to people nearby and frequented the place says. By its appearance I gather that is a very old tree and caught my attention.

Another thing I can highlight on my experience in San Antonio, was the graffities on the walls, it decorate and give the neighborhood an urban style. There is a graffiti in particular that I really liked and I did a photo there because it takes the most emblematic features of the city , showing the city's identity .


Finally, and not least important, I drew attention bohemian vibe that has spread through the neighborhood, filled with shops, hotels and restaurants with this style. I could say that identifies the neighborhood and tourists love it.

Gastronomy

In one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Cali has developed a gastronomical area varied flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with influence Greek and Moroccan, Italian, Caribbean, French, Latin, Spanish. These restaurants are:

Antigua Contemporánea

                                                   

                                                                                                      Imaginaria         

La Cocina

                                                                        Azul       

Trattoria Italia   

                                                      Sisa Atahualpa 

Sisa Atahualpa Crafts and Bar Restaurant

Sisa Atahualpa is a restaurant in San Antonio Cuisine Fast Food. It has a wonderful view where you can see as much of the city and from there you can feel the breeze blowing in their balconies as a blessing.
It has a typical shop crafts and souvenirs Colombia.
The atmosphere is nice with a lot of foreign people and residents of San Antonio neighborhood that are well known for hosting tourists.

San Antonio's Park

On top of this hill begins the history of Cali. The first village in what is now Santiago de Cali in 1744 settled in this area, the river and the adjacent chapel. Classic by the sight of the Cali night, the breeze in the afternoon, street vending artisans, "las obleas" and the laughter of children playing.

Scenario multiple events, the hill is place for music, theater, storytellers, magicians,  "las macetas" and all things that make San Antonio a cultural landmark in the city.

Atractions

The hill was desecrated by grotesque constructions (the famous bunkers in 1985 ) and other extraneous to its history (installation of an altar to the Virgin in 1991) , but is slowly returning to its original shape. The neighborhood extends to the sides of the hill and reaches the edges of the city center . "Calle Quinta" as a troubled river of cars must be crossed by a small bridge to provide access to all the inhabitants to the city center .

San Antonio is a haven for artists , intellectuals, artisans and elderly with their curiosity and ingenuity have richly decorated open workshops. Since 1992 the house opened and antiquarians with them came a time of gradual restoration of beautiful homes that enriched the heritage of the neighborhood. Overall San Antonio is a neighborhood with low ceilings , protected by municipal laws (legislation that is not met ) , where the predominant clay tile , smooth walls and windows and doors in a simple style with colonial air.

The Santa Procesión through the streets of the neighborhood every 15 days and that is perhaps the most traditional and colorful procession throughout the city is a sight to residents and tourists . The Feast of San Antonio , the pots , the festival of kites and Christmas decorations on the hill are also other living expressions that preserves this neighborhood.
The houses , people , streets, their activity and their parties have placed it as the most important area in terms of artistic , cultural and architectural view of the entire city .

History

In mid- eighteenth century , the Santiago de Cali city, had less than 5,000 habitants , extending to the San Antonio's hill. In the main church of San Pedro was a chapel dedicated to San Antonio de Padua, which was frequented by the faithful at Mass on Sundays and holidays. In 1742 , given the difficulties faced by the faithful to attend Mass in the main church , the pastor José  de Alegria saw the need to create a parish church in San Antonio's hill.

With the donation of 1000 patacones from Juan de Orejuela after his death , the project of construction of the church began on the hill , It was possible thanks to the land donated by Juan Francisco Garcés de Aguilar in 1746 the church began building and was erected in 1747.
In 1786 is known from historical references that the chapel had an effigy of San Antonio in the central niche , on the right an image of Nuestra Señora de Belén and to the left an image of San Joaquin and Santa Ana. The chapel was rebuilt for the first time this year and then in 1803. In 1944 to celebrate 200 years , a restoration was performed.

San Antonio

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INTRODUCTION

San Antonio's Hill is perhaps the most wanted item Caleño by tourists as the best vantage point from where you can see the full view of the city . It is a romantic place whose corners or under whose trees hide in the twilight young lovers who are already part of the picture of this place.