The lake is currently a popular place and is frequented by both national and international tourists, especially those from nearby cities and towns, like Cali and Buga.

There are three major routes to arrive to Darién from Cali, the closest city, by road/ The average annual temperature is 18.8 °C, although by afternoon and in the night can be colder.

The "Black and White Sensations" electronic music festival is notable because it resembles a similar event hosted in Amsterdam.

Thanks to the strong and constant winds, Calima Lake is the best place in Colombia for all types of water and extreme sports.

Different types of kitesurf and windsurf contests take place in this lake during the whole year, where people from different countries also participate.